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Lone Mountain State Forest
In Morgan County, 3,572 acres of public ground managed by the Tennessee Division of Forestry as a state forest.
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Getting to Lone Mountain State Forest
Parking, trailheads and gates near Lone Mountain State Forest
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- Loan Mountain Horse TrailParking · 1.8 mi from the centreDirections
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- Boat rampBoat ramp · 2.5 mi from the centreDirections
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- Parking areaParking · 3.7 mi from the centreDirections
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Parking, trailhead and gate locations come from OpenStreetMap contributors. Roads into public land can be gated or seasonal; check with the managing agency before you go.
Hunting on Lone Mountain State Forest
Mostly upland hardwood forest on the Cumberland Plateau about 4 miles south of Wartburg in Morgan County. TWRA lists it as open with statewide seasons; ATVs are prohibited except for authorized trail maintenance.
The TWRA listing for Lone Mountain State Forest covers deer, turkey and small game. Its primary county, Morgan, is in deer Unit 4.
Before going, open the agency page for this area, which lists dates, permits and the map.
Nearby
Places to hunt and shoot around Lone Mountain State Forest
What is open on Lone Mountain State Forest in 2026-27
Species open on this ground, their statewide windows, and the local deer and county rules.
Deer
For 2026-27 the statewide seasons cover Aug 28, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027. Expect the area listing to trim some of those days.
Turkey
For 2026-27 the statewide seasons cover Sep 26, 2026 to May 16, 2027. Expect the area listing to trim some of those days.
Small game
For 2026-27 the statewide seasons cover Aug 22, 2026 to Jun 13, 2027. Applies to squirrel, rabbit and any other small game this area opens. Expect the area listing to trim some of those days.
Unit 4 bag limits
Archery hunters may take 4 antlerless deer, the muzzleloader and straight-wall week allows 2, gun season 2, and Young Sportsman 2 across its four days. The August hunt allows none, and changing counties inside the unit does not add more. Statewide, hunters may take 2 antlered deer a season and 1 a day.
Blaze orange
The law calls for 500 square inches of blaze orange or fluorescent pink, worn on the upper body and head, for big game. Turkey and archery-only hunts are the exceptions.
Statewide dates and limits from the 2026-27 TWRA hunting guide, checked October 28, 2026. Each WMA has its own dates and rules in the guide; the area listing wins where it differs.
Open seasons for Lone Mountain State Forest
For bear, Morgan County counts as zone BHZ4. The elk hunt reaches Morgan County. Deer baiting on private land in Morgan County needs the bait license.
- Deer
- Turkey
- Ducks
- Waterfowl
- Canada goose
- White-fronted goose
- Brant
- Light geese
- Dove
- Woodcock
- Snipe
- Rails (virginia, sora)
- Gallinule and moorhen
- Crow
- Squirrel
- Rabbit
- Quail
- Grouse
- RaccoonYear-round
- Opossum
- CoyoteYear-round
- Bobcat
- Bear
- Elk
- Feral hogYear-round
TWRA 2026-27 guide, checked October 28, 2026.
Lone Mountain State Forest on the map
Orange marks Lone Mountain State Forest, set at the rough center taken from the TWRA hunting map. Public hunting areas within about 70 miles are marked in gold. Closest towns: Wartburg (4 mi), Kingston (13 mi), Clinton (25 mi).
Crooked Fork Unit, Catoosa WMA
Lies in Morgan County, around 2 miles away by straight line. Covers 1,600 acres.
Pine Orchard Unit, Catoosa WMA
Lies in Morgan County, around 6 miles away by straight line. Covers 1,114 acres.
Catoosa WMA
Lies in Cumberland County and Morgan County, around 14 miles away by straight line. Covers 79,740 acres.
Mount Roosevelt WMA
Lies in Roane County and Cumberland County, around 14 miles away by straight line. Covers 11,000 acres.
McGlothin-Largen WMA
Lies in Roane County, around 14 miles away by straight line. Covers 112 acres.
Keyes-Harrison WMA
Lies in Cumberland County, around 15 miles away by straight line. Covers 1,740 acres.
Businesses that serve Lone Mountain State Forest hunters
Each one is in Morgan County or a county next to it.
Distances are straight-line estimates. Hours change by season, so call ahead. Full services directory.
How many deer come out of the Lone Mountain State Forest area
Read these as county numbers, since the area’s own harvest is not reported separately. By reported deer harvest, Morgan County places #58 among 95 counties.
| County | Deer 2023-24 | Deer 2024-25 | Deer 2025-26 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan County | 986 | 1,076 | 1,291 | #58 of 95 |
Total reported deer harvest by county, WMA harvest included, from TWRA Hunter’s Toolbox reports. Seasons run July 1 to June 30.
Questions about Lone Mountain State Forest
How large is Lone Mountain State Forest?
The agency lists it at roughly 3,572 acres.
What county is Lone Mountain State Forest in?
It lies in Morgan County, which TWRA counts as Plateau Tennessee. See the official listing for maps and entry points.
What animals can you hunt on Lone Mountain State Forest?
Deer, turkey and small game are listed. Follow the area's own dates, which may be narrower than statewide.
How many deer can I take on Lone Mountain State Forest?
Unit 4, because the area is mainly in Morgan County. Gun season allows 2 antlerless deer, muzzleloader and straight-wall week 2, archery 4 and the four Young Sportsman days 2 combined. No antlerless deer may be taken in the August hunt, and hunting a second county in the unit does not add to the total.
What paperwork do I need for Lone Mountain State Forest?
Permits here come from the Tennessee Division of Forestry. A Tennessee hunting license is still needed.
Which public areas are closest to Lone Mountain State Forest?
Try Crooked Fork Unit, Catoosa WMA (about 2 miles), Pine Orchard Unit, Catoosa WMA (about 6 miles) and Catoosa WMA (about 14 miles).
Are there quota hunts on Lone Mountain State Forest?
No quota hunts are listed for this area in the current guide. Check the area listing each year, since that can change.
Where do I check in a deer or turkey?
Deer and turkey are checked in by midnight of the day of harvest, before they leave the state, by app (TWRA On The Go), online or at a check station.
Is Lone Mountain State Forest in the CWD zone?
Not for 2026-27: Morgan County is outside the CWD Management Zone and not CWD-positive.
Where can I drop off a deer near Lone Mountain State Forest?
Close options include Aull's Poplar Creek Ranch, Coldwater Farms and Adam's Taxidermy & Processing. Many open only during deer season, so call first.
Get ready for Lone Mountain State Forest
Before you hunt, compare the 2026-27 TWRA guide with the Lone Mountain State Forest listing. Both change from season to season.