Most reviewed Wildlife refuges in Atlanta, United States to visit (Updated May, 2024)

Most reviewed Wildlife refuges in Atlanta

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of Atlanta through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 21 places from Wildlife refuge category.

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Ruffner Mountain

Nature preserve

1,038-acre preserve with hiking trails, old mining sites, a modern nature center & rustic pavilion.

4.70 (1.1K reviews) (~215.47 km from centre)

Audubon Acres

Nature preserve

Tranquil park along a creek featuring wooded trails, seasonal wildflowers & tube & canoe rentals.

4.50 (403 reviews) (~156.8 km from centre)

Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

This refuge offers a habitat for birds & other wildlife, plus trails, fishing & game hunting.

4.70 (294 reviews) (~95.81 km from centre)

Alabama Wildlife Center

Non-profit organization

👍👍 Great place to visit. They are a non-profit program located in Oak Mountain State Park that take in injured birds/raptors to rehabilitate and release. If you are looking to donate items and/or money - consider donating to AWC.

4.70 (273 reviews) (~223.96 km from centre)

Nickajack Cave Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 Great place to visit - saw two giant Eagles and Blue Heron. You can hear the fish jumping every 10 seconds. Great job protecting the Wildlife, birds, fish, etc. Well maintained and incredibly scenic. Definitely worth the trip and even better on a nice day

4.60 (243 reviews) (~178.07 km from centre)

Water's Creek Falls

Wildlife refuge

4.80 (211 reviews) (~111.57 km from centre)

Jocassee Gorges Wilderness Area

Wildlife refuge

Sprawling natural area offering waterfalls, streams & trails for hunting, fishing, birding & hiking.

4.80 (194 reviews) (~194.92 km from centre)

Beaver Dam Nature Trail

Wildlife refuge

4.50 (157 reviews) (~244.75 km from centre)

Ocmulgee Wildlife Management Area

Wildlife refuge

👍 Me and my brother fished the river. Remembering times from when we were young and all the stories. We pushing 70 now.

4.50 (153 reviews) (~171.1 km from centre)

Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

This 264-acre hardwood-forest nature preserve has a large cave protecting endangered bat species.

4.60 (134 reviews) (~186.65 km from centre)

Conestee Nature Preserve Office

Nature preserve

👍👍 Watch for SNAKES! I suggest pack a first aid kit, a basket, + snacks & water just in case. Took the 4 boys out to "breathe fresh air" & had a blast along all the trails. NOTE: DO NOT SWIM OR GET IN THE WATER. THE SEDIMENT IS CONTAMINATED. There is a warning on the website. We found mushrooms, spar...

4.70 (113 reviews) (~219.09 km from centre)

Little Cedar Mountain Trail Small Wild Area

Wildlife refuge

4.50 (104 reviews) (~179.62 km from centre)

Bartram Forest Wildlife Management Area

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 Great land to hike, bike, or walk. You can spend as little or as long out there as you want - The trails are plentiful.

4.50 (84 reviews) (~136.56 km from centre)

Candies Creek Wildlife Management Area

Wildlife refuge

4.20 (83 reviews) (~177.53 km from centre)

Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

4.70 (78 reviews) (~193.85 km from centre)

Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

Longleaf pine forest (some old-growth) covering 9,000 foothill acres, with a few rugged roads.

4.50 (55 reviews) (~126.07 km from centre)

Joe Kurz Wildlife Management Area

Wildlife refuge

4.50 (47 reviews) (~71.9 km from centre)

Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

Wildlife conservation area with forest & natural pond habitat for endangered watercress darter fish.

3.60 (44 reviews) (~241.89 km from centre)

Allatoona Wildlife Management Area

Wildlife refuge

😐 I wasn't really impressed with anything. Nothing particularly wrong just not outstanding either. I think I would like to see more specific designations. Spot 1,2,3, ect... It had a trail, and a sign. It wasn't particularly easy to find due to Google Maps stopping you before you get to the intrance....

4.00 (41 reviews) (~57.97 km from centre)

Maclellan Island

Wildlife refuge

An expansive wildlife refuge & bird nesting site with camping & 1.5 miles of hiking trails.

4.60 (37 reviews) (~167.79 km from centre)

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Most reviewed Wildlife refuges in Atlanta, United States