Skidaway Island State Park

Skidaway Island State Park Skidaway Island State Park The park borders Skidaway Narrows, a part of the intracoastal waterway, and provides scenic camping and picnicking.

Savannah’s Natural Destination for Camping and Hiking

Located near historic Savannah, this barrier island has both salt and fresh water due to estuaries and marshes that flow through the area. Nature trails wind through marshes, live oaks, cabbage-palmettos, and longleaf pines, allowing visitors to watch for deer, raccoon, shore birds, and colorful migrating birds such as the Painted Bunting. An

observation tower provides another chance for visitors to search for wildlife on this beautiful island. A birding station, nature exhibits, and reptile room are featured in the park’s nature center. Children will especially enjoy seeing the towering, 20-foot Giant Ground Sloth replica. Most facilities are ADA accessible. Our interpretive center is open daily 8-5. For camping reservations, call 1-800-864-7275. For the park office, call 912-598-2300. THINGS TO DO & SEE:
• First Time Camper Program
• Host a 5K Race at this park!
• Hiking – 1-mile Sandpiper Nature Trail and 3-mile Big Ferry Trail
• Birding – Colonial Coast Birding Trail
• Bicycle Rentals
• Ranger Programs
• 2 Playgrounds
• GeoCaching
• Birthday Parties
• Weddings (park approval required)

ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES:
• 3 Camper Cabins ($140) -- Sleeps 4-5, linens and dishes not provided
• 87 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($35-$59) -- some sewer hookups
• 3 Pioneer Campgrounds ($40 - groups of 10 + only)
• 5 Picnic Shelters ($50)
• Group Shelter (seats 150, $300)
• Interpretive Center

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Come to Skidaway this week to meet and learn all about an ambassador rat snake! Create your own finger snake or bird fee...
09/07/2026

Come to Skidaway this week to meet and learn all about an ambassador rat snake! Create your own finger snake or bird feeder. Join us for a FUNgi hike or clay mushroom craft.

Program fee and registration required for Finger Snakes ($4), Make a Pinecone Birdfeeder ($3), and Mushroom Clay Crafts ($4). Walk-ins welcome while supplies last. Call (912) 598-2300 for pre-registration. Daily park pass ($10) or annual park pass required.

We’re hiring at Skidaway! 🔨🌿Looking for a part-time job that keeps you out from behind a desk? Join our maintenance team...
09/04/2026

We’re hiring at Skidaway! 🔨🌿

Looking for a part-time job that keeps you out from behind a desk? Join our maintenance team and help keep Skidaway looking its best.

Stop by the Visitor Center to fill out an application, or email your resume to [email protected]

What's happening at the park this week? Join us for arts & crafts, animal encounters, and more!Program fee and registrat...
08/30/2026

What's happening at the park this week?

Join us for arts & crafts, animal encounters, and more!

Program fee and registration required for Finger Snakes ($4) and Nature Notebooks ($3). Walk-ins welcome while supplies last. Draw Closer to Nature is a free program, but pre-registration is encouraged.

Call (912) 598-2300 for pre-registration. Daily park pass ($10) or annual park pass required.

UPDATE: The hike is ON!Many of you have called to inquire if we are still offering this hike...YES, indeed! The storms o...
08/29/2026

UPDATE: The hike is ON!

Many of you have called to inquire if we are still offering this hike...YES, indeed! The storms over Skidaway Island are moving inland. Conditions are still very wet, of course, so wear your rain boots. See you at the trailhead!

🍄 Fungi Hike - August 30

Expect to see and learn about a variety of fungi. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and insect repellant. Bring a good camera and drinking water. Meet at the Big Ferry Trailhead for a 1-2 mile hike, begins promptly at 9:00 a.m.

🥾 Junior Rangers (ages 6-12) enjoy exploring the marsh and maritime forest, learning outdoor skills, and participating i...
08/25/2026

🥾 Junior Rangers (ages 6-12) enjoy exploring the marsh and maritime forest, learning outdoor skills, and participating in games and arts & crafts activities. 🐦 Every day of camp is an adventure! 🤠 Space is extremely limited, reserve a spot for your young explorer today.

✅Skills & Challenges
✅Archery & Games
✅Nature Hikes
✅Arts & Crafts
✅Adventure

🗓️ Dates and fees:
October 8-9 • $120 per camper
November 23-25 • $180 per camper
⌚ Camp hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

There is always something fun to do at the park! Join us for arts and crafts, animal encounters, and more.Parking fee ($...
08/22/2026

There is always something fun to do at the park! Join us for arts and crafts, animal encounters, and more.

Parking fee ($10) or annual park pass required. Program fee and re-registration required for Buggy Suncatchers ($3) and Fly like a Dragon ($3). Walk-ins welcome while supplies last. Call (912) 598-2300 for pre-registration.

More details: https://gastateparks.org/EventList?site=SkidawayIsland

Fall Junior Ranger Camp 🍂 Registration opens August 17th! 🥾 Kids who enjoy the outdoors will love exploring the marsh an...
08/12/2026

Fall Junior Ranger Camp 🍂 Registration opens August 17th!

🥾 Kids who enjoy the outdoors will love exploring the marsh and maritime forest, learning outdoor skills, and participating in games and arts & crafts activities. Every day of Junior Ranger camp is an adventure! Space is extremely limited, so make your plans now. Ages 6-12.

⌚ Camp hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

🗓️ Dates and fees:
October 8-9
$120 per camper

November 23-25
$180 per camper

Check out all the fun programs we have planned for you this weekend!See and hold* a terrapin hatchling! Join us for the ...
08/11/2026

Check out all the fun programs we have planned for you this weekend!

See and hold* a terrapin hatchling! Join us for the Diamondback Terrapin Hatchling Show & Tell featuring volunteers and hatchlings from the Skidaway Audubon Diamondback Terrapin Rescue Project! *Ages 6 and up will be allowed to hold a hatchling.

Meet one of our ambassador rat snakes, make a leafy insect craft, and search for dragonflies with a ranger!

Parking fee ($10) or annual park pass required. More details: https://gastateparks.org/EventList?site=SkidawayIsland

Come be our friend AND lend a hand! 💚 Join us for Your State Parks Day!
08/09/2026

Come be our friend AND lend a hand! 💚 Join us for Your State Parks Day!

🌿 Come volunteer with the Friends of Skidaway Island State Park

Join us for Your State Parks Day on Saturday, September 26 from 9am - 12pm, as we spend the morning sprucing up Skidaway Island State Park. We’ll be tackling trail work, landscaping, and a few other projects around the park.

Bring your work gloves and come ready to get a little dirty—we’ll provide free lunch while supplies last! 🌳🥪

Scan the QR code or follow the link in the comments 👇 to sign up.

🌳 Come work with us 🛠️We’re looking for a General Trades Tech II to join our team at Skidaway Island State Park.If you e...
08/09/2026

🌳 Come work with us 🛠️

We’re looking for a General Trades Tech II to join our team at Skidaway Island State Park.

If you enjoy working with your hands, being outdoors, fixing things, tackling new projects, and being part of a fun, hardworking team, this might be the job for you.

We work hard, laugh a lot, and take a whole lot of pride in this park. 💚

Come join the Skidaway crew! Details on how to apply are below. 👇

Address

52 Diamond Cswy
Savannah, GA
31411

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