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Georgia Coast and Islands Travel Region
State Parks and Historic Sites
State Parks
Crooked River St Park
- 6222 Charlie Smith Sr.
Hwy, St. Marys, GA 31558 Office Phone
(912) 882-5256 at
8 am - 10 pm except Thursday at 8 am - 5 pm
Park
Hours
- 7
am - 10 pm Amenities
- 500
acres62 tent, RV and trailer
campsitespioneer campground 11 cottages
near river - #10 is pet friendlypicnic
sites5
picnic shelters 1 group shelterminiature golfsaltwater fishingboatingboat
dock and rampnature
centerbicycle
rental4-mile hiking trail.Nature
trail winds through maritime forest and salt marshesWildlife
- gopher tortoise, fiddler crabs, herons, snakes and turtlesThe Cumberland Island ferry and a kayaking
outfitter are nearby.
Located
7 miles north of St. Mary's on GA Spur 40 or 8 miles east of I-95 Exit 3.
Park Facilities Map and Driving Directions Map
Fort McAllister
State Park -
3894 Fort McAllister Rd., Richmond Hill, GA 31324 -Office Phone
(912) 727-2339 at
8 am - 5 pm Park Hours
- 7 am - 10 pm
Amenities -
1725 acresLocated
south of Savannah on the back of the Ogeechee RiverNestled
in lovely giant live oaks and salt marsh areas65 tent, RV and trailer
campsitespioneer campgroundprimitive
campsites2 picnic sheltersbest
preserved earthwork fort fortification of the Confederacyfort toursCivil War
museumplaygroundsseasonal canoe and kayak rentalsboat rampboat dockprivate boats
allowedwater-skiingsaltwater fishingfishing pier4.3 miles of
hiking trails.Home of the end of General
Sherman’s infamous March to the Sea.
Located
10 miles east of I-95 pm GA Spur 144. Take I-95 to #90.
Park Facilities Map and Driving Directions Map
Laura S. Walker State
Park
5653 Laura Walker Rd., Waycross, GA - 31501 Office
Phone
(912) 287-4900 at
8 am - 5 pm -
Park Hours
- 7 am - 10 pm Amenities -
626 acresLocated
near the northern edge of the Okefenokee Swamp44 tent, RV and trailer
campsites2 pioneer campgroundsgroup camping
that sleeps 142 people9 picnic
shelters5 group shelters
that seat 75 to 165 people18-hole golf course and pro shopwildlife
observation platformWildlife
animals and plants include:
gopher tortoise, alligators, carnivorous pitcher plants, many oak varieties,
yellow shafted flickers, saw palmettos, warblers, owls and great blue herons120-acre lakefishingboat rampboat dockprivate boats
are allowed 10 HP motor limitwater-skiingseasonal canoe and fishing boat rentalsswimming pool 3 miles of hiking trails.
Located
9 miles southeast of Waycross on GA Route 177.
Park Facilities Map and Driving Directions Map
Sapelo Island Reserve State
Park - Sapelo Island Visitors
Center Route 1, Box 1500, Darien, GA 31305
Office
Phone: Reynolds Mansion and Group Camping (912) 485-2299
Group Tours (912) 485-2300 - Individual Tour Reservation (912) 437-3224
Park Hours -
See below for hours. Amenities
-
6110 acreson
16,006 acre barrier island composed of salt marsh, and complex beach and
dunes systemsgroup pioneer campingReynolds
Mansion Lodge - 16-29 people - reservations requiredwireless
Internet availablevisitor centerguided tours
- reservations requiredguided
tours highlight Hog Hammock African American community, University of
Georgia Marine Institute, Reynolds Mansion and the 1890 Lighthouse
marsh
and beach walks Guided Tours
Wed 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (lighthouse and island), Sat 9 am - 1 pm and Sun 1:30
- 5 pm. Closed Mon. Group accommodations for conferences and retreats for
16-29 people.
Pioneer campground:
Groups of 15-25 people may camp near the beach on Sapelo's Cabretta Island.
Comfort station with hot showers available. Location -
The Sapelo ferry and visitor
center are located in Meridian, 8 miles northeast of Darien, off GA Hwy 99.
Skidaway Island
State Park
- 52 Diamond Causeway,
Savannah, GA 31411
Office
Phone (912) 598-2300 & Visitor Ctr. (912) 598-2301 at
8 am - 5 pm Park Hours
- 7 am - 10 pm Amenities
- 588 acres87 tent, RV
and trailer campsites3 pioneer campgrounds 1
group shelter that sleeps 150 people5 picnic shelters2 playgrounds
swimming poolColonial
Coast 3-mile Big Ferry birding trailvisitor
center1
mile Sandpiper Nature accessible trailobservation
towersLocated
near historic Savannah, this barrier island has both salt and fresh water
due to estuaries and marshes that flow through the area. The park borders
Skidaway Narrows, a part of the intra-coastal waterway. Two nature trails
wind through marshes, live oaks, cabbage-palmettos and longleaf pines,
allowing visitors to watch for
wildlife
animals
including deer, raccoon, shore birds and rare migrating birds such as the
Painted Bunting. A giant ground sloth fossil replica, birding station,
nature exhibits and reptile room are in the park's visitor center. Located
15 miles southeast of Savannah on Diamond Causeway. Take I-16 to Savannah,
Exit at I-516 (Exit #164A), which turns into DeRenne Ave. Turn right on
Waters Ave., which turns into Diamond Causeway. Park is on left.
Park Facilities Map and Driving Directions Map
Stephen C. Foster
State Park -
17515 Hwy 177, Fargo, GA 31631
Office Phone (912) 637-5274
Office Hours
- Fall/Winter at 8 am - 5
pm - Spring/Summer at 7 am - 6 pm Park Hours
- Fall/Winter at 7 am - 7
pm - Spring/Summer at 6:30 am - 8:30 pm Amenities
- 80 acres66
tent, RV and trailer campsitescable
TV hookupspioneer
campground9
cottages - #5 is dog friendly3
picnic sheltersinterpretive
centermuseumlakeboat
rampboat
dockprivate
boats allowed with 10 HP motor limitfishing
and canoe boat rentals25
miles of day-use waterwaysguided
boat toursWildlife
Animals
- Visitors can look for alligators, turtles, raccoon, black bear, deer,
birds and numerous other creatures while on the park’s elevated boardwalk
trail or on a guided boat trip.birdingPark
in National Wildlife RefugeSuwanee
River Visitor Center 1.5
mile Trembling Earth Nature hiking TrailNote:
Gates are locked at closing.
Located
18 miles northeast of Fargo via GA Hwy 177.
Park Facilities Map and Driving Directions Map
Historic Sites
Fort King George State
Historic Site
- 1600 Wayne Street, Darien, GA 31305 - Office Phone (912) 437-4770
Hours -
Tues-Sat at 9 am - 5 pm and Sun at 2-5:30 pm
From 1721 until 1736,
Fort King George was the southern outpost of the British Empire in North
America. A cypress blockhouse, barracks and palisaded earthe;rn fort were
constructed in 1721 by scoutmen led by Colonel John "Tuscarora Jack" Barnwell.
Using old records and drawings, this 18th century frontier fortification on the
Altamaha River has been reconstructed for public tours. A museum and film cover
the Guale Indians, the Santo Domingo de Talaje mission, Fort King George, the
Scots of Darien and 19th century sawmilling when Darien became a major seaport.
In addition to the fort replica, remains of three sawmills and tabby ruins are
still visible. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired. Admission:
$ 5.
Group rates available with advance notice. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and
New Years Day. Bus parking available. Located
in Darien, 3 miles east of I-95 Exit #49
Fort Morris
Historic Site -
2559 Fort Morris Rd, Midway, GA 31320
Office Phone (912) 884-5999
Hours -
Tues-Sat at 9 am - 5 pm and Sun at 2-5:30 pm
This Revolutionary War fort was captured by the British in 1779 and used again
by Americans during the War of 1812.
When the Continental Congress convened in 1776, the delegates recognized the
importance of a fort to protect their growing seaport from the British. Soon
afterwards, a low bluff on the Medway River at Sunbury was fortified and
garrisoned by 200 patriots. When the British demanded the fort's
surrender, on November 25, 1778, the defiant Col. John McIntosh replied
"Come and Get It!" Visit Fort Morris to see what happened. Today,
visitors can stand within the earthwork remains and view scenic Saint
Catherine's Sound. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired Activities:
Educational Programs,
historical research, Colonial Coast Birding Trail,
Bird watching, 1 mile nature trail, visitors center, and picnic sites. Admission:
$2.50 - $5. Group rates available
with advance notice. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Bus
parking available. Located
7 miles east of I-95 Exit #76 via Islands Highway and Fort Morris Road.
Hofwyl-Broadfield
Plantation
Historic Site - 5556 U.S.
Hwy 17 North, Brunswick, GA 31525 -
Office Phone (912) 264-7333
Hours - Tues-Sat at
9 am - 5 pm and Sun from 2-5:30 pm
This beautiful plantation represents the history and culture of Georgia's rice
coast. In the early 1800s, William Brailsford of Charleston carved a rice
plantation from marshes along the Altamaha River. The family continued to
grow rice until 1913. Today, a museum features silver from the family collection
and a model of the plantation during its heyday. Tour the 1850s antebellum home
and museum. A guided tour shows us the home
with family heirlooms, 18th and 19th century furniture and Cantonese china.
Amenities include Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired. Admission:
$2.50 - $5. Group rates available
with advance notice. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Located
between Brunswick and Darien on U.S. Hwy 17, 1 mile east of I-95 at Exit #42
Wormsloe State
Historic Site
- 7601 Skidaway Rd, Savannah, GA 31406
Office Phone (912) 353-3023 Hours - Tues-Sat at
9 am - 5 pm and Sun from 2-5:30 pm
A breathtaking avenue lined with live oaks leads to the tabby ruins of Wormsloe,
the colonial estate constructed by Noble Jones, one of Georgia's first settlers.
Jones served as constable, Indian agent, surveyor, and member of the Royal
Council. Visitors can view artifacts excavated from Wormsloe and a film about
the founding of the 13th colony. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms,
Accessibility for mobility-impaired Admission:
$2.50 - $4. Group rates available
with advance notice. Bus parking available. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Located
10 miles southeast of Savannah's historic district on Skidaway Road.
62 tent, RV and trailer
campsites
