Wildcat Woods Nature Area
Explore nature at Wildcat Woods Nature Area.
100 Wildcat Way
Fayetteville, GA 30215
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: Dawn to Dusk
*During winter and summer breaks, the park will be open from dawn to dusk
The Wildcat Woods Nature Area trail begins at the back left parking lot of Whitewater High School. Here, you will enjoy your walk through Oak Hickory Pine Forest and the beautiful lake that lies in the Flint River Watershed. This area serves students at Whitewater High School by allowing them to experience environmental education and other outdoor recreation opportunities. This nature area is ideal for studying water quality.
History
Wildcat Woods is a 23-acre site located on the property of Whitewater High School. In 2019, through the Southern Conservation Trust, the Fayette County Board of Education put the property under easement. The Southern Conservation Trust has worked to bring outdoor environmental education access to Whitewater High School and create a nature-focused outdoor recreation space that will serve students and the community in the future.
Discover the wonders of nature at Wildcat Woods Nature Area.
While enjoying your walk at Wildcat Woods Nature Area, be on the lookout for geese, mallards, Northern pintails, great blue herons, great white egrets, white-tailed deer, coral-pink merulius, and maybe even Wolf's Milk.
Park Rules & Map
- The park is open from dawn to dusk except during school hours.
- Please stay on the designated trail to minimize disturbance of wildlife and native plants.
- Only catch-and-release fishing is allowed.
- Motorized vehicles are not permitted on the lake or trails.
- Dogs/Pets must be on leashes at all times
- Please dispose of all trash in appropriate receptacles.
We are a proud Leave No Trace partner.
The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace provide an easily understood framework of minimum impact practices for anyone visiting the outdoors. Although Leave No Trace has its roots in backcountry settings, the Principles have been adapted so that they can be applied anywhere — from remote wilderness areas, to local parks and even in your own backyard. They also apply to almost every recreational activity. Each Principle covers a specific topic and provides detailed information for minimizing impacts.
Join the Community
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Wild Animal Rescue Help
The Southern Conservation Trust and the Fayette Environmental Education Center do not accept wildlife for rehabilitation. If you have injured or orphaned wildlife, please use Animal Help Now to find a Wildlife Rehabilitator in your area.
