Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area, Valdosta

About Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area

Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area near Valdosta encompasses over 8,400 acres of state and federally licensed land featuring upland pine and hardwood forests alongside extensive cypress and gum wetlands. Visitors explore the property through hiking and nature trails, canoe access points, and a boardwalk with lookout tower at the Grand Bay Wetland Education Center. The area supports hunting for deer, turkey, small game, and waterfowl, along with youth hunt programs. Lake fishing, wildlife viewing, and geocaching round out the recreational options. Picnic shelters provide gathering spaces throughout the grounds. The education center offers classes and programs focused on wetland habitat and wildlife. Access is available from two main entrances: the check station on Knight's Academy Road and the federal land entrance off U.S. Highway 221. The boardwalk and lookout tower operate on published daily hours.