The Yates Lake West Tract Parking Area provides access to the Forever Wild property via a gravel parking lot on Goldmine Road below Martin Dam, serving as a trailhead for hiking and a boat launch for paddling access to the Tallapoosa River and Yates Lake.

The area features two hiking trails totaling 7. 4 miles, including the John B. Scott Forever Wild Trail (4. 7-mile loop) and the Cherokee Bluffs Dam Railroad Trail (2.

7 miles to Channahatchee Creek), making it suitable for both day-use recreation and water access. Hunters must obtain a valid hunting license and free WMA permit map; the property is managed as a nature preserve and environmental education area.