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Crooked River State Park
  
Reservations 800-864-7275
Park 912-882-5256

FACILITIES AVAILABLE for May 24-27:
Group Shelter / Picnic Shelters / Pioneer Campsite
(as of May 21, 2013)
   Guided Fishing Trip Packages . . .

   Crooked River State Park Business Plan

Located on southern tip of Georgia’s Colonial Coast, this park is the perfect spot for enjoying the intracoastal waterway and maritime forest.  Campsites are surrounded by palmettos and Spanish moss-draped oaks, while cottages are set near the tidal river.  A boat ramp is popular with anglers who often take to the water before sunrise.  Just down the road is the ferry to famous Cumberland Island National Seashore known for secluded beaches and wild horses. 
 
The park’s nature trail winds through forest and salt marsh, and hikers may see gopher tortoises, fiddler crabs, herons and other birds.  A nature center features fish, snakes, turtles and other animals native to coastal Georgia. Visitors may venture to the nearby ruins of a tabby mill, built around 1825 and later used as a starch factory during the Civil War.


Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-10PM (8AM-5PM on Thursdays)
$5 parking. Annual passes available.
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ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES:
  • 500 Acres
  • 11 Cottages ($125-$150) -- #10 and #11 are dog friendly ($45 per dog, max 2)
  • 62 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($25-$28)
  • Pioneer Campground ($35)
  • 5 Picnic Shelters ($40)
  • Group Shelter (seats 80, $130)
  • Boat Ramp and Dock
  • Nature Center


THINGS TO DO & SEE:






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Events
Animal Olympics
Saturday, May 25, 2013 9 AM to 10:30 AM
Get Outdoors GeorgiaTons of FunEnjoy a hike on the Bay Boardwalk Trail and see how you would measure up to some of the animals found in Georgia. Meet at the Nature Center. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
Wildlife of Our World
Saturday, May 25, 2013 1 PM to 2 PM
Alligators, snakes, and lizards, oh my. Learn about the animals you could find on the park. Please pay at the Park Office.  $1 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
Sensory Awareness Night Hike
Saturday, May 25, 2013 7 PM to 8 PM
Get Outdoors GeorgiaAttend this evening hike to learn more about your 5 senses. Please pay at the Park Office.  $1 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
Dock Discovery
Sunday, May 26, 2013 9 AM to 10 AM
Get Outdoors GeorgiaJoin a park ranger for a morning on the floating docks and learn what creatures call the dock their home. Meet at the Nature Center. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
Radical Reptiles
Sunday, May 26, 2013 1 PM to 2 PM
Learn about the reptiles you can find around the park. World Turtle Day is Thursday, May 23. Please pay at the Park Office.  $1 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
Hayrides & Campfire
Sunday, May 26, 2013 7 PM to 8 PM
Enjoy a hayride through the park then warm up next to a campfire. Don’t forget to bring marshmallows and roasting sticks.  $1 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
Rookery Trip
Monday, May 27, 2013 9 AM to 11 AM
Join a park ranger on a field trip to springtime breeding grounds for hundreds of birds. Nesting birds include wood storks, herons, egrets, pelicans, shorebirds, ibis, avocets, stilts and roseate spoonbills. Binoculars available. Register in advance. Waivers will need to be signed.  $10 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
Family Nature Quest
1st Saturday of Month 10 AM - 12 PM from Jun 1, 2013 until Dec 7, 2013 
Get Outdoors GeorgiaWant to learn about nature as a family? Come to our “fundana” activities each month and learn about a different topic. There will be 12 quests and at each program the family will receive one bandana about the topic. The family that completes the most quests will receive a bonus bandana for the entire family. Register in advance.  $10 per family $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
Junior Ranger Day Camp
Tuesday, Jun 11, 2013 until Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 9 AM to 4 PM
Tuesday, Jul 9, 2013 until Thursday, Jul 11, 2013 8 AM to 12 PM
Get Outdoors GeorgiaChildren ages 6-12 will participate in activities that focus on the outdoors and work toward earning a Junior Ranger badge. Activities include outdoor skills, trail walks, birding, orienteering, and more. Space is limited and registration is required.  $40 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
Adventure Camp
Tuesday, Jun 18, 2013 until Thursday, Jun 20, 2013 9 AM to 4 PM
Tuesday, Jul 30, 2013 until Thursday, Aug 1, 2013 9 AM to 4 PM
Get Outdoors GeorgiaTons of FunKids age 10-13 come out and enjoy 3 days of outdoor adventure. Kayaking, fishing, hiking, outdoor skills, photography, and environmental education and more. Space is limited, reservations required.  $85 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
Family Fun Day
Saturday, Jul 20, 2013 9 AM to 4 PM
Get Outdoors GeorgiaTons of FunActivities will include competitions, games, 3D archery shooting, fishing simulator, County Sheriff K9 demonstrations, and more. Live musical entertainment throughout the day. This event is sponsored by C. MO’S KIDS. They will have a drink and BBQ sale. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
   





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Crooked River State Park
6222 Charlie Smith Sr. Highway
St. Marys , GA 31558


GPS Coordinates:
N 30.8422056 | W -81.5524702

Located 7 miles north of St. Marys on Ga. Spur 40 or 8 miles east of I-95 exit 3.

 
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Crooked River State Park
6222 Charlie Smith Sr. Highway
St. Marys, GA 31558 View Details


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Crooked River State Park

 
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