Short answer
Crooked River State Park is a 500-acre state park in Camden County, near St. Marys. Park hours are 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Parking is $10 per vehicle per day or $70 for an annual ParkPass. Checked on its official page.
A coastal park near I-95 at the southern tip of Georgia’s coast, with cottages by a tidal river, a boat ramp, maritime forest under Spanish moss and marsh views.
Crooked River State Park hours
- Park: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Office: Mon – Thu 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Fri – Sun 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Nature Center: Wed – Sun 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
What it costs
- Parking: $10 per vehicle per day, or a $70 annual ParkPass that works at every Georgia state park. Overnight guests pay the daily fee once per stay; parking is not included with a reservation (Georgia State Parks ParkPass page).
Where it is and how to get in touch
- Address: 6222 Charlie Smith Senior Highway, St. Marys, GA 31558
- County: Camden (Coastal Georgia region)
- GPS: 30.84221, -81.55247 (directions in Google Maps)
- Park: 912-882-5256
- Reservations: 800-864-7275
- Official page: gastateparks.org/CrookedRiver
Dogs and strollers
- Dogs: Georgia State Parks welcomes pets on a leash no longer than six feet, with the owner at all times. Pets are not allowed in park and historic site buildings, lodges, yurts, group camps, swimming areas or beaches (park rules).
- Strollers: the park does not publish stroller rules. Paths range from paved walks to rough trails, so call ahead (912-882-5256) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at Crooked River State Park
Facilities the park lists: North Star Bait & Tackle Shop; 11 Cottages; 63 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites; 1 Pioneer Campground; 4 Picnic Shelters; 2 Group Shelters (seats 80 & 135); Boat Ramp & Dock; Nature Center; Playground; Wi-Fi — available in park office.
Things to do: Biking — bike rentals; Birding — Colonial Coast Birding Trail; Boating — private boats permitted; Fishing; Geocaching; Guided Kayak Trips; Hiking — 4 miles of trails; Miniature Golf (fee); Paddling — no rentals; Park Paddlers Club; Weddings — park approval required; Field Trips.
Accessibility: this site lends an All-Terrain Georgia Action Trackchair (free, reserve ahead). How to book: free all-terrain wheelchairs at Georgia state parks.
Events coming up near Crooked River
- Oct 23 – Oct 24: Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival, Jekyll Island (about 17 miles away, free)
- Nov 11: Kingsland Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony, Kingsland (about 9 miles away, free)
- Nov 20 – Nov 21: Kingsland Catfish Festival, Kingsland (about 9 miles away, free)
- Dec 5: Winter Carnival & Big Truck Roundup, Jekyll Island (about 17 miles away)
Events within 30 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of ; distances are straight-line from the site’s GPS point. The park’s own ranger programs and events are on the Georgia State Parks events calendar.
Nearby state parks and historic sites
- Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site (state historic site, Glynn County), about 32 miles away
- Fort King George State Historic Site (state historic site, McIntosh County), about 37 miles away
- Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island (state park, McIntosh County), about 42 miles away
- Laura S. Walker State Park (state park, Ware County), about 44 miles away
More on It’s Georgia
- All Georgia state parks and historic sites, by region
- Georgia state parks compared: hours, parking, dogs and free accessibility equipment in one table
- Coastal Georgia: more places to go in the region
Source: the Crooked River State Park page on gastateparks.org (Georgia Department of Natural Resources), checked . Hours and fees change, so check the official page before a long drive. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will re-check it.
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