Skidaway Island State Park

Skidaway Island State Park
Skidaway Island State Park, June 2011
Skidaway Island State Park is located in Georgia
Skidaway Island State Park
Location within Georgia
Skidaway Island State Park is located in the United States
Skidaway Island State Park
Location within the United States
Nearest citySavannah, Georgia
Coordinates31°57′18″N 81°03′11″W / 31.955°N 81.053°W / 31.955; -81.053
Area588 acres (2.38 km2)
EstablishedJune 1975
Governing bodyGeorgia State Park

Skidaway Island State Park is a 588-acre (2.38 km2) state park on Skidaway Island, Georgia. Located in Chatham County, Georgia approximately 8 miles southeast of Savannah, the park borders Skidaway narrows, which is part of Georgia’s intracoastal waterway. Trails wind through maritime forest and past salt marsh, leading to a boardwalk and observation tower. Visitors can watch for deer, fiddler crabs, raccoon, egrets and other wildlife. Inside the park’s interpretive center, birders will find binoculars, reference books and a window where they can look for migrating species such as Painted Buntings.

The park opened in June 1975 after years of discussion.[1]

Facilities

  • 87 tent/trailer/RV sites
  • 5 picnic shelters
  • Group shelter
  • 3 camper cabins
  • 3 pioneer campgrounds
  • Interpretive center
  • 2 playgrounds
  • 6 miles of hiking trails

References

  1. ↑ Harrell, Bob (June 8, 1975). "Skidaway park opens June 14". Atlanta Journal and Constitution.
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