Prentice Cooper State Forest & WMA

Chattanooga (Marion County), Tennessee · Public — State Forest / TWRA WMA

VERIFY No current status published — verify with the agency before you ride.

Location
Chattanooga (Marion County), Tennessee
Type
Public — State Forest / TWRA WMA
Acres
24,686
Difficulty
Easier
Fee
No OHV permit fee reported; day-use only, sunrise to sunset
Phone
(931) 484-9571
Website
https://www.tn.gov/twra/wildlife-management-areas/cumberland-plateau-r3/prentice-cooper-wma.html

Forest on the Tennessee River Gorge 10 miles west of Chattanooga; OHVs restricted to designated roads, which close to motorized use Dec 20–Mar 15 each year and the whole WMA is closed at night and during scheduled big-game hunts. Trails are mostly easy-to-moderate gravel/woods roads; two designated campgrounds (Hunter Check Station and Davis Pond). Pin is the TWRA-published Haley Road access.

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TrailForge — national off-road park index. Always verify conditions with the managing agency before you ride.