Within Georgia's Dixon Memorial Wildlife Management Area, Hunter Camp provides dispersed primitive camping on open terrain managed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Campers select their own sandy clearings among longleaf pines and palmettos rather than using designated sites. The area features flat, sandy ground suitable for tent camping and abundant trees for hammock setup.
Access requires driving dirt forest roads, with the check station located off Highway 177 east from US 1. As a hunt camp, visitors must verify hunting seasons before arrival to avoid conflicts. The site lacks developed amenities like restrooms or water hookups, operating as true backcountry camping with occasional fire rings left by previous users. Cell service remains available despite the remote setting. Laura S Walker State Park Campground sits nearby for campers wanting developed facilities.
Description
This is a Wildlife Management area - and this campground is a hunt camp. Free, no reservations, primitive. Be prepared to pack in and pack out your trash.
Do not need a reservation and it's a free campsite, but you must have either a hunting license of some type (fishing is okay too) or a land pass available at the gate.
Please check for active hunting season before attempting to camp. Open almost all year round, but there are a few times it is not.
Fee Info
Day pass needed to access the campsite if you don't have a hunting or fishing license. Must have one of those three to legally camp there (no fee to camp otherwise)
Reservation Info
None - free
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsDixon Memorial WMA is located in Georgia near Hoboken
Coordinates
31.14137231 N
82.24138036 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Dixon Memorial WMA - Hunter Camp needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 3 min from Brunswick, GA
- 1 hr 8 min from Jacksonville, FL
- 1 hr 13 min from Valdosta, GA
- 1 hr 21 min from Hinesville, GA








