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Yates Lake West Tract Parking

The Yates Lake West Tract Parking Area provides access to 5,810 acres of pine-hardwood forest and creek valleys on the western shore of Yates Lake, featuring a gravel parking lot and public boat ramp for paddling and fishing access to the Tallapoosa River.

The area offers 7. 4 miles of hiking trails including the 4. 7-mile John B. Scott Forever Wild Trail loop and the 2. 7-mile Cherokee Bluffs Dam Railroad Trail, with parking available on Goldmine Road near Martin Dam.

Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts must obtain a valid hunting license, WMA license, and free permit map to use the property.


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