Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park
(912) 598-2300
FACILITIES AVAILABLE for February 5-7:
RV/Tent Campsites, Pioneer Campsites, Group Shelter, Picnic Shelters
(as of February 3, 2010 - updates are posted on Tuesday)
NOTICE: Campsites 1-39 in Camping Area 1 and Comfort Station #1 will be closed for upgrades until February 12, 2010. Cable television will be out until then as well.
Located near historic Savannah, this park borders Skidaway narrows, a part of Georgia’s intracoastal waterway. The park provides camping and picnicking surrounded by Spanish moss-draped live oaks. Trails wind through maritime forest and over salt marsh allowing visitors to watch for deer, fiddler crabs, raccoon, egrets and migrating birds such as colorful painted buntings. An observation tower provides another chance to watch for wildlife on this barrier island. A giant ground sloth replica, birding station, reptile room, and natural and cultural exhibits are featured in the interpretive center.
Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM
www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/SkidawayIsland
FACILITIES:
- 588 Acres
- 87 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($23-$25)
- 5 Picnic Shelters ($55)
- Group Shelter (seats 150, $250)
- 3 Pioneer Campgrounds ($35 - groups of 10 + only)
- Interpretive Center
- 3 Playgrounds
- Note: The swimming pool is closed, but the beaches of Tybee Island are approximately 25 miles away.
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Events
Valentines Day
Saturday, Feb 13, 2010
 Fall in love with nature all over again. Gather the family for crafts for kids and adults, a sweethearts nature trail hike, and presentation of the crazy things animals do to get mates. $5 parking. 912-598-2300. |
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GO-pher a Carnival
Saturday, Mar 20, 2010 1 PM to 6 PM
| Kids come celebrate the beginning of spring with the whole family and see live animals, ride the hayrides, win prizes with games galore, crazy crafts, food, music, and much more! $5 parking. 912-598-2300. |
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Easter Blast
Saturday, Apr 3, 2010 1 PM to 5 PM
| Bring the whole family for HOPPY hayrides, an EGG hunt, search for a feather in the haystack and lots of other fun games and crafts. $5 parking. 912-598-2300. |
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Earth Fest
Sunday, Apr 18, 2010 9 AM to 1 PM
| Celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up the Skidaway Narrows river by boat, kayak or walking the shore! $5 parking. 912-598-2300. |
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Memorial Day Weekend
Saturday & Sunday May 29, 2010 until May 30, 2010
| Spend the day with the family and play a volleyball game, compete in our horseshoe tournament, ride hayrides, enjoy a fun campfire and other games. $5 parking. 912-598-2300. |
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Independence Day Celebration
Saturday & Sunday Jul 3, 2010 until Jul 4, 2010
| Celebrate good times with a patriotic decorating contest (pets, yourself, your bikes, etc), hayrides, crafts, a greased pole climb and other challanges, and join in a campfire! $5 parking. 912-598-2300. |
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Junior Ranger Camp at Skidaway
Weekdays Jul 12, 2010 until Jul 16, 2010
| Ages 7-10
Come and join the staff from Skidaway Island State Park and Wormsloe State Historic Site for a week full of crafts, hikes, games, an overnight stay and more as we learn and have fun. Registration is limited; call early to register. 912-598-2300. |
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Labor Day Weekend
Saturday & Sunday Sep 4, 2010 until Sep 5, 2010
| Take the day off and watch a reptile show and awaken your senses with a night hike. Join in a volleyball game, family games, hayrides, a campfire and hoppin' frog hike. $5 parking. 912-598-2300. |
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Fall-O-Ween Festival
Friday, Oct 29, 2010 until Saturday, Oct 30, 2010
| On Friday and Saturday night, come out for a haunted chilling trail. On Saturday come out for an afternoon of spooktacular kids crafts, a pumpkin decorating contest, hayrides, food, family fun games and trick-or-treating. Register before October 24th for trick-or-treating. $5 parking. 912-598-2300. |
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4th Annual Luminary Fun Night with Santa
Saturday, Dec 18, 2010 6 PM to 8 PM
| Bring your kids and pets for pictures with Santa, then walk our enchanted luminary trail, do holiday arts and crafts and enjoy caroling on hayrides. There will be holiday treats and hot chocolate. $5 parking. 912-598-2300. |
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