Skidaway Island State Park
Notice: Due to damage to the bridges, the Avian Trail is currently closed. The observation tower is also currently closed. — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 90 campsitesAlso cabins, yurts, glamping or camper cabins
- Official site
- gastateparks.org(912) 598-2300
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Closure Due to damage to the bridges, the Avian Trail is currently closed. The observation tower is also currently closed.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Starting February 2, 2026, we will begin a partial campground renovation. This partial campground renovation is scheduled to last for one year.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Skidaway Island State Park is a 597-acre park in Chatham County, about 10 miles southeast of Savannah.
The park supports wildlife watching, geocaching, ranger programs, biking, and hiking. The official site lists about 6 miles of trails. For overnight stays there are 90 campsites across 2 camping areas (RV sites). There are also cabins, yurts, and camper cabins or similar shelters for rent.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Not stated | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Office | Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
Office: Sunday-Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday-Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Pets
Pets welcome if leashed (6 ft max) and attended; not allowed in buildings, lodges, yurts, group camps, swimming areas, beaches, or some trails at Panola Mountain and Tallulah Gorge.
Statewide rule from Georgia's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
State parks: per-vehicle daily ParkPass parking fee ($10); overnight guests pay once per stay. State historic sites: per-person admission set per site (shown in each site's sidebar).
Statewide fee rule from Georgia's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Georgia park passes
- Annual ParkPass — $70 Details
- Daily ParkPass — $10 Details
- Historic Site Annual Pass — $50 family (admits up to 4); $30 adult; $25 student Details
From the Georgia state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (gastateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 800-864-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites | 87 | — | |
| Pioneer Campgrounds Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits.) — groups of 10+ onl | 3 | — |
Camping details from the park
87 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites
3 Pioneer Campgrounds (Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits.) — groups of 10+ onl)
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Camper Cabins: 3 units
- Yurts: 3 units
3 Camper Cabins
3 Yurts
Things to do
HikingWildlife viewing and birdingGeocachingRanger and interpretive programsBikingCamping
Trails
Birding — Colonial Coast Birding Trail
Hiking — 6 miles of trails
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Wi-Fi
- EV charging
Camping
- RV camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Yurts
- Glamping or camper cabins
Recreation
- Bike rentals
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Camper Cabin: B
- Campsites: #65, #67, #87
- Campground Comfort Station: #1, #2, #3
- Day Use Restrooms: Visitor Center and Area 2
- Picnic Shelters: #1, #4
- Group Shelters: 1
- Playgrounds: Area 1
- Other: Exercise Equipment Area 1
- All-Terrain Georgia Action Trackchair
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 52 Diamond Causeway
Savannah, GA 31411 - Nearest town
- Savannah — about 10 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 31.9493, -81.0537
- Phone
- (912) 598-2300
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites Map page (categorised site lists)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology