Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park
(912) 882-5256
Located on Georgia's Colonial Coast, this park offers cozy facilities in a beautiful setting. Campsites are surrounded by Spanish moss-draped oaks, while cottages are set near the river. A nature trail winds through maritime forest and salt marsh, and hikers may see gopher tortoises, fiddler crabs, herons and other coastal birds. The park's nature center features fish, snakes, turtles and other animals native to this part of Georgia. A boat ramp is popular with anglers who often take to the water before sunrise. Visitors may venture to the nearby ruins of the tabby "McIntosh Sugar Works" mill, built around 1825 and later used as a starch factory during the Civil War. Nearby is the ferry and visitor center for famous Cumberland Island National Seashore known for wild horses and mansion ruins.
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Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-10PM; 8AM-5PM on Thursdays
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Events
Edible Plant Walk & Tapas Brunch
Saturday, May 17, 2008 to Sunday, May 18, 2008 10 AM
| Join Park Naturalists, Emily & Rachel, on a guided nature walk to learn about local Georgia plants, which are edible or have medicinal uses. Afterwards please join us for a taste of the edible plants in our prepared meal using only Georgia wild picked delights. Meet at Nature Center. $3 parking. 9128828531. |
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Nature Center Features Reptiles
Saturday, May 17, 2008 1 PM - 3 PM
Come explore, learn interesting facts and see a selection of Georgia's reptiles and amphibians. Participants will have an opportunity to touch turtles, snakes and an alligator. $3 parking. 912-882-8531.
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Bird Watching
Saturday, May 17, 2008 3 PM - 4 PM
Meet at the Bird Blind to view some of Georgia's native birds and migratory birds with naturalist. We've been seeing Painted Buntings, Great Crested Flycatchers, Summer Tanagers and more. Binoculars and field guides will be available. $3 parking. 912-882-8531.
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Storytime at Crooked River
Thursday, May 29, 2008 10 AM - 11 AM
Thursdays repeats weekly
(Repeats From Thursday, May 29, 2008 until Thursday, Jun 26, 2008.)
Come to the Nature Center on Thursday mornings during the summer for a nature story and related activities. May 29 will includes stories and crafts about sea turtles. $3 parking. 912-882-8531.
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Facilities
500 Acres
62 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($24)
11 Cottages ($110-$120)
Cottages #10 and #11 are dog friendly cottages
5 Picnic Shelters ($30)
Group Shelter (seats 80, $110)
Pioneer Campground ($25)
Boat Ramp and Dock
Nature Center
Activities
Saltwater Fishing
Boating and Kayaking - outfitter nearby
Hiking - 4 miles of trails
Birding - Colonial Coast Birding Trail
Miniature Golf
Bicycle Rental
Nearby Attractions
Cumberland Island National Seashore
Fernandina Beach
Submarine Museum
Laura S. Walker State Park and Golf Course
Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
Jekyll Island
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