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     Skidaway Island State Park

Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park (912) 598-2300

2008 Get Outdoors Georgia proclamation was presented by Governor Perdue at Skidaway.
Located 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 intracoastal waterway, and provides scenic camping and picnicking areas. Two nature trails wind through marshes, live oaks, cabbage-palmettos and longleaf pines, allowing visitors to watch for deer, raccoon, shore birds and rare migrating birds such as the Painted Bunting. Observation towers provide another chance for visitors to search for wildlife on this beautiful island. A giant ground sloth replica, birding station, nature exhibits and reptile room are featured in the park's nature center.

Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM

Daily programs are not posted on this website, so contact the park to learn about guided hikes, nature crafts and other happenings. Better yet, join our email list. skidawayislandstatepark@yahoo.com
  • Skidaway Island School Program Brochure (pdf document)
  • Group Program Guide (pdf download)


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    FACILITIES:
  • 588 Acres
  • 87 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($25)
  • 5 Picnic Shelters ($50)
  • Group Shelter (seats 150, $250)
  • 3 Pioneer Campgrounds ($35)
  • Nature Center
  • Swimming Pool (seasonal, fee, closed Monday and Tuesday)
  • 2 Playgrounds

    ACTIVITIES:
  • Hiking - 1-mile Sandpiper Nature Trail (accessible) and 3-mile Big Ferry Trail
  • Birding - Colonial Coast Birding Trail
  • Swimming -- pool only, no beach access
  • Biking
  • Ranger-led Activities

    NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
  • Brunswick and the Golden Isles
  • Fort McAllister State Historic Park (camping/cottages)
  • Fort Morris State Historic Site
  • Wormsloe State Historic Site
  • Skidaway Marine Institute
  • Historic Savannah, Georgia

    OTHER:
  • Brown's Guides


    •   Address/Directions
    Skidaway Island State Park
    52 Diamond Cswy
    Savannah , GA 31411

    Located 15 miles southeast of Savannah on Diamond Causeway. From I-16, exit at I-516 (exit #164A), which turns into DeRenne Avenue. Turn right on Waters Avenue and go straight ahead to Diamond Causeway. Park will be on your left after drawbridge.

    		 
     
    Make reservations using the options above or call 1-800-864-7275 (Monday-Friday, 8AM-8PM; Saturday-Sunday, 9AM-5PM EST).
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