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Skidaway Island State Park

Located near historic Savannah, Georgia, Skidaway Island State Park boasts miles of spectacular nature trails that wind through lush maritime forest and pristine salt marshes where visitors can see tangible reminders of its cultural and natural history and experience the wildlife and impactful scenery of this significant barrier island.

Admission Fee
Lodging
Visitor or Nature Center
Restrooms
Drinking Fountain or Potable Water
Trails
Boardwalk
Camping
RV Hookups
Picnic Area
A couple birdwatches at an overlook at Skidaway
Birdwatching at Skidaway Island State Park © Photo Courtesy of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites
Handicapped Access: Yes: Visitor Center, Restrooms, Lodging, Campground, Picnic Shelter, Group Shelter. An All-Terrain Georgia Action Trackchair is available for use.
Important Information: Due to damage to the bridges, the Avian Trail is currently closed. The observation tower is also currently closed.

About This Site

Hours

Open year-round from 7am to 10pm.

Location

Georgia Department of Natural Resources, State Parks & Historic Sites
52 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, GA 31411
(912) 598-2300

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Skidaway Island State Park

Amenities

Amenity Available
Admission Fee ✓
Lodging ✓
Visitor or Nature Center ✓
Restrooms ✓
Drinking Fountain or Potable Water ✓
Trails ✓
Boardwalk ✓
Camping ✓
RV Hookups ✓
Picnic Area ✓
Kayaking or Canoeing ✕

Located near historic Savannah, this park borders Skidaway narrows, a part of Georgia’s Intracoastal Waterway. Trails wind through maritime forest and past salt marsh, leading to a boardwalk. Visitors can watch for deer, fiddler crabs, raccoons, egrets and other wildlife.

Featured Birds

Bald Eagle Bald Eagle
Barred Owl Barred Owl
Brown-headed Nuthatch Brown-headed Nuthatch
Brown Thrasher Brown Thrasher
Little Blue Heron Little Blue Heron
Painted Bunting Painted Bunting
Prairie Warbler Prairie Warbler
Red-headed Woodpecker Red-headed Woodpecker
Roseate Spoonbill Roseate Spoonbill
Wood Duck Wood Duck
Wood Stork Wood Stork

Iconic birds of Skidaway Island State Park include: Red-headed Woodpecker, Eastern Wood-Pewee, Clapper Rail, Summer Tanager, Painted Bunting, both White-breasted and Brown-headed Nuthatches, Yellow-throated Warbler, Northern Parula, and Bald Eagle.

Photo Gallery

Skidaway Island State Park Photo Courtesy of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites
Picnic area under the oaks at Skidaway Island State Park © Photo Courtesy of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites
Skidaway Island State Park Photo Courtesy of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites
Birding Overlook at Skidaway Island State Park © Photo Courtesy of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites
Skidaway Island State Park Photo Courtesy of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites
Green Heron in the marsh at Skidaway Island State Park © Photo Courtesy of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites
Skidaway Island State Park Photo Courtesy of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites
Salt marsh at Skidaway Island State Park © Photo Courtesy of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites
Skidaway Island State Park Photo Courtesy of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites
Multi-use trail at Skidaway Island State Park © Photo Courtesy of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites
Skidaway Island State Park Photo Courtesy of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites
Visitor Center at Skidaway Island State Park © Photo Courtesy of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites

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From Appalachian mountain forests to coastal salt marshes, Georgia offers extraordinary places to watch birds, encounter wildlife, hike nature trails, and experience some of the Southeast’s most beautiful landscapes. The Georgia Birding Trail connects destinations across six distinct ecoregions, including mountain ridges, Piedmont forests, longleaf pine country, wetlands, rivers, swamps, and the Atlantic coast.

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