Short answer
Skidaway Island State Park is a 588-acre state park in Chatham County, near Savannah. 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.
Near Savannah on the Skidaway Narrows of the Intracoastal Waterway, with six miles of trails through maritime forest and past salt marsh to a boardwalk, and a large campground.
Skidaway Island State Park hours
- Park: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Office: Sunday-Saturday 8 a.m.–5 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: 52 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, GA 31411
- County: Chatham (Coastal Georgia region)
- GPS: 31.94931, -81.05371 (directions in Google Maps)
- Park: 912-598-2300
- Reservations: 800-864-7275
- Official page: gastateparks.org/SkidawayIsland
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 (912-598-2300) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at Skidaway Island State Park
Facilities the park lists: 3 Camper Cabins; 87 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites; 3 Yurts; 3 Pioneer Campgrounds — groups of 10+ only; 5 Picnic Shelters; 1 Group Shelter (seats 150); 2 Playgrounds; Outdoor Fitness Equipment; Visitor Center; Wi-Fi — available in the park office; EV Charger.
Things to do: Birding — Colonial Coast Birding Trail; Geocaching; Hiking — 6 miles of trails; Interpretive Programs; Weddings — park approval required; Bicycle Rentals – $6 per hour.
Accessibility: this site lends an All-Terrain Georgia Action Trackchair (free, reserve ahead), Enchroma color-blind glasses to borrow. How to book: free all-terrain wheelchairs at Georgia state parks.
Events coming up near Skidaway Island
- Nov 7: Savannah Porchfest, Savannah (about 7 miles away, free)
- Nov 8: Shalom Y’all Jewish Food Festival, Savannah (about 9 miles away)
- Nov 8 – Nov 15: Tybee Island Seafood Fest, Tybee Island (about 13 miles away)
- Nov 13 – Nov 15: Christmas Made in the South, Savannah (about 10 miles away, free to $10)
- Nov 14: Savannah Southern Half, Savannah (about 8 miles away)
- Nov 19 – Jan 3, 2027: Savannah Christmas Market, Savannah (about 10 miles away, free)
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
- Wormsloe State Historic Site (state historic site, Chatham County), about 3 miles away
- Fort McAllister State Park (state park, Bryan County), about 10 miles away
- Fort Morris State Historic Site (state historic site, Liberty County), about 18 miles away
- Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island (state park, McIntosh County), about 40 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
- Savannah guide
- Coastal Georgia: more places to go in the region
Source: the Skidaway Island 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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