Junior Ranger Gopher Badge
A new GO Georgia badge has been added to the successful Junior Ranger Program. Kids ages 7 - 14 choose from a list of activities to earn their Gopher badge. The younger ones, ages 7 - 10 must complete 5 activities while those in the older group, ages 11 - 14 must work toward completing 8 activities.
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Skidaway Island State Park
Set off for an island adventure at this treasured Georgia state park. 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, and provides scenic camping and picnicking areas. Two nature trails offer 4 miles of hiking and 3 playgrounds provide hours of fun for the kids. A giant ground sloth replica and reptile room are featured in the park's nature center.
Activities at Skidaway Island State Park
Hiking
Nature Viewing
Biking
Camping
Picnicking
Playgrounds
Nature Viewing
Biking
Camping
Picnicking
Playgrounds
Hiking
Hikers can choose between the 1-mile Sandpiper Nature Trail and the 3-mile Big Ferry Trail. These 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.
Nature Viewing
Get out and hike along the Colonial Coast Birding Trail. Observation towers provide another chance for visitors to search for wildlife on this unique island park. A giant ground sloth replica, birding station, nature exhibits and reptile room are featured in the park's nature center.
Biking
Bring your bike and take a ride through this scenic park. Bikes are not allowed on the Sandpiper Nature Trail.
Camping
Plenty of sites to get outdoors and camp:
- 87 Tent, Trailer, and RV Campsites
- 3 Pioneer Campgrounds
Picnicking
This park offers various picnic shelters for your enjoyment:
- 5 Picnic Shelters
- Group Shelter (seats 150)
Playgrounds
This park boasts 3 fun-filled playgrounds for the whole family.
Contact Skidaway Island State Park
Main Contact
Park (912) 598-2300
Reservations (800) 864-7275
Reservations (800) 864-7275
Hours of Operation
Park Hours
7 AM - 10 PM
Office Hours
8 AM - 5 PM
Events at Skidaway Island State Park
Invasive Plant DaySkidaway Island State Park – Savannah, GA
Saturday, Sep 25, 2010 / 9 AM to 12 PM
Come volunteer to be a "Tallow Terror" and learn how to "hack and squirt" for the removal of the highly invasive Chinese Tallow Trees. 912-598-2300.
Facilities at Skidaway Island State Park
For rates visit www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/SkidawayIsland
- 588 Acres
- 87 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites
- 5 Picnic Shelters
- Group Shelter (seats 150)
- 3 Pioneer Campgrounds
- Nature Center
- 3 Playgrounds
Programs at Skidaway Island State Park
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