Griffin Ridge Wildlife Management Area (WMA)

Map: N-Georgia.com, built from U.S. Census Bureau boundaries; location from Georgia DNR

Griffin Ridge WMA is a 5,600-acre property in Long County, hunted for deer, turkey, small game and alligator. Vehicles are limited to the designated parking areas, and camping is allowed only at the Fountain Hole Camping Area.

• SizeAbout 5,600 acres
• GPS31.69122, -81.78780
• Georgia DNR officeRegion 6 office, 912-262-3173

• 2026-27 Seasons
• Maps
• Rules & Directions
• Facilities
• Common Questions

2026-27 Hunting Seasons at Griffin Ridge WMA

These dates come from Georgia DNR’s 2026-27 WMA regulations. “State seasons” means the statewide dates apply; see our Georgia hunting seasons guide. Sign-in is required for bear, deer and turkey hunts unless noted, and quota hunts require an application at GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com.

Griffin Ridge WMA Maps

For current boundaries, roads, gates and food plots, use Georgia DNR’s Griffin Ridge WMA page and its interactive property map, which also works in the Outdoors GA app. Our printable PDF maps below are older copies of DNR maps from roughly 2011 to 2013; boundaries, roads and tract names may have changed since.

• Griffin Ridge WMA (older PDF)

Area Rules & Directions

• No ATVs or horses. Camping only at Fountain Hole Camping Area.
• ATVs and horses are not allowed.

Directions. From Ludowici: Take U.S. 301 south 2 miles. The area is on the right (north) of highway. First road south of DOT weigh station.

Everyone 16 and older entering a WMA needs a Georgia license that allows hunting or fishing, or a Lands Pass ($30 a year for residents). Wear fluorescent orange or blaze pink during firearms and primitive weapons deer and bear hunts, and report deer, bear and turkey through Georgia Game Check within 24 hours.

Facilities & Things to Do