Chattahoochee National Forest
If you're into the great outdoors, you've come to the right place.
Hunting
Welcome Hunters! Dahlonega hunting land options include the Lumpkin County Chestatee WMA with 25,000 Acres and the Blue Ridge WMA including Lumpkin, Dawson, and Fannin with 38,900 Acres.
Species include deer and bear, turkey, small game, raccoon, opossum, fox, bobcat, and feral hogs.
For planning your Dahlonega area hunting or hunting outing while visiting Dahlonega please visit www.georgiawildlife.com/hunting. Here you will find hunting information covering a variety of subjects, such as where and when to hunt a specific type of game, hunting license information, hunter education requirements, and important regulations.
A valid Georgia Hunting License is required.
Georgia hunting licenses are available online and at the following Dahlonega locations:
Walmart Super Center
(706) 867-6912
270 Walmart Way, Dahlonega, GA 30533
www.walmart.com
Golf
The North Georgia Mountains provide a beautiful landscape that is ideal for a challenging golf course.
Stargazing
There's nothing quite so spell-binding as looking up into a starry sky filled with constellations, distant planets, and a golden moon.
Kayaking, Canoeing & Tubing
The Etowah and the Chestatee Rivers near Dahlonega provide enjoyable and challenging canoeing and kayaking with predominately Class I and II rapids.
Fishing
Dahlonega is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and one-third of the county is in the Chattahoochee National Forest, making Dahlonega a great place for trout fishing.
Horseback Riding
Several opportunities are available for horseback riding in the Dahlonega area. Local resorts offer trail rides and riding trails exist in the Chattahoochee National Forest to give riders a range of trail…