Georgia

Chatham County

Skidaway Island State Park

Barrier island near historic Savannah

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, a part of the intracoastal waterway, and provides scenic camping and picnicking areas. 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. A giant ground sloth replica, birding station, nature exhibits and reptile room are featured in the park's nature center. 1-mile Sandpiper Nature Trail (accessible) and 3-mile Big Ferry Trail features an observation tower looking out over Skidaway Narrows

Length: 3.0 miles

Difficulty: 2