Rich Mountain Wilderness
Rich Mountain Wilderness is a 10,791-acre wilderness area in Gilmer County, Georgia. It rises from about 1,763 to 4,045 ft. The nearest town is Cherry Log, 2.5 miles away in a straight line.
Rich Mountain Wilderness map
Rich Mountain Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Cherry Log, GA is the nearest town, 2.5 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Rich Mountain Wilderness is about 4,045 ft, and its lowest about 1,763 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Rich Mountain, about 4,045 ft.
Who manages Rich Mountain Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 10,791 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Blue Ridge Ranger District, 706-745-6928 |
Getting to Rich Mountain Wilderness
- Cherry Log, GA is the nearest town, 2.5 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Rich Mountain Wilderness
- Rich Mountain summit
- Tickanetley Bald summit
- Stover Mountain summit
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30. Summit elevations measured on the USGS 3DEP elevation model, which can read a few feet under a surveyed summit height.
Public lands next to Rich Mountain Wilderness
- National forestRich Mountain Wilderness lies inside Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Georgia
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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