Hamilton Ridge WMA

Property Location

Garnett, SC 29922

Latitude: 32.618  Longitude:-81.359
Acreage: 13281
County: Hampton
Game Zone: 3


Property Type: WMA Specific

Hours of Operation

The Hamilton Ridge WMA campground has been reopened. Work continues on the Hamilton Ridge WMA check station. Please check WMA kiosk for check-in instructions.

Palachucola Shooting Range Information

This area is open during daylight hours year-round but will close on certain days for special hunts.



2019 Hog Hunt with Dogs -- Hand Gun Only
August 29-31, 2019

2019 DEER ARCHERY SEASON DATES
September 16th - October 10th

2019 DEER Draw Hunt Dates
The area will be CLOSED during these Hunts
October 10-12
October 24-26
November 7-9
November 14-16
December 5-7

This is a Category II waterfowl area.

Property Description

Hamilton Ridge WMA is located in the Lower Coastal Plain in Hampton County, South Carolina. It is comprised of 13,281 acres and has 8.5 miles of river frontage along the Savannah River. Approximately half the acreage is in bottomland hardwoods, creek drains, oxbow lakes and other wetlands. The other half of the WMA is upland habitat and is primarily pine stands of various ages with the predominant species being loblolly, with some sand and longleaf pine present. Scattered wildlife openings are found across the property. The tract is adjacent to 12,600 acres of SCDNR-owned Wildlife Management Areas (Webb and Palachucola).