Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island: Hours and Fees

Water And Ice Safety: read this before you go

Short answer

Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island is a state-run site on Sapelo Island, a barrier island reached by ferry, in McIntosh County, near Darien. Hours: Visitor center Tuesday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Checked October 20, 2026 on its official page.

Hours

Visitor center Tuesday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Cost

Call ahead

Where

Darien, Coastal Georgia

Dogs

Ask the site

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A barrier island reached by a 30-minute ferry from the mainland visitor center near Darien, rich in Gullah-Geechee history, with beaches, an 1820s lighthouse and the Reynolds Mansion, which hosts groups of 16 to 25.

Plan it in three lines

Getting In
Cost: .
Tuesday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
What to Do
The official page lists Biking, Birding and Hiking.
Make It a Day
Fort King George State Historic Site is about 8 miles away. Coming up near here: Autumn Encampment 2026 (colonial military reenactment) in Darien.
6 events within 30 mi

Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island Hours

Hours at a glance today is outlined

Days of the week

MonTueWedThuFriSatSunMainland Visitor CenterTue–Fri · 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.closedclosedclosedMainland Visitor CenterSat · 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.closedclosedclosedclosedclosedclosed

Call 912-437-3224

A quick view of the usual hours. Seasonal changes and holiday closures are in the list below, so read that before you drive.

Mainland Visitor CenterTuesday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m–5:30 p.m.
Public Island Tours/Ferry ScheduleCall 912-437-3224

What It Costs

Island tours, the ferry and mansion stays are booked by phone; call 912-437-3224 for the public tour and ferry schedule.

Where It Is and How to Get in Touch

AddressRoute 1, Box 1500, Darien, GA 31305
CountyMcIntosh (Coastal Georgia region)
GPS31.39812, -81.27667 (directions in Google Maps)
Reservations912-485-2299
Official pagegastateparks.org/ReynoldsMansion

Dogs and Strollers

The state page does not publish a pet rule for this site. Call before you bring a dog.
Strollers: the park does not publish stroller rules. Paths range from paved walks to rough trails, so call ahead (912-485-2299) if you need a stroller-friendly route.

What’s at Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island

Facilities the park lists: 6,110 Acre Reserve; 16,006 Acre Barrier Island; Reynolds Mansion — groups of 16–25 only; Beach; Disc Golf; Game Room; 1820s Lighthouse; Tennis Court; Wi-Fi — in parts of Mansion.

Things to do: Biking; Birding; Hiking; Paddling; Swimming; Tennis; Fishing and Crabbing; Hunting (seasonal).

Events Coming Up Near Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island

Around Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island within 30 miles

State parks and historic sites

1Fort King George State Historic Sitestate historic site8 mi
2Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Sitestate historic site13 mi
3Fort Morris State Historic Sitestate historic site26 mi
4Fort McAllister State Parkstate park34 mi

Events coming up

5Autumn Encampment 2026 (colonial military reenactment)Darien9 mi
62026 RSM ClassicSea Island17 mi
7"Come and Take It!" Encampment and Wreath CeremonyMidway30 mi
8Wobble B4U Gobble Thanksgiving Day 5KBrunswick21 mi
9Holly Jolly JekyllJekyll Island25 mi
10Cold-Stunned PlungeJekyll Island24 mi

Straight-line distances from the site’s GPS point. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable. The same places are listed below.

Nov 13 – Nov 14Autumn Encampment 2026 (colonial military reenactment), Darien (about 9 miles away)
Nov 16 – Nov 222026 RSM Classic, Sea Island (about 17 miles away)
Nov 21“Come and Take It!” Encampment and Wreath Ceremony, Midway (about 30 miles away)
Nov 26Wobble B4U Gobble Thanksgiving Day 5K, Brunswick (about 21 miles away, from $25)
Nov 27 – Jan 3, 2027Holly Jolly Jekyll, Jekyll Island (about 25 miles away)
Nov 28Cold-Stunned Plunge, Jekyll Island (about 24 miles away)

Events within 30 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of October 20, 2026; 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

Fort King George State Historic Site (state historic site, McIntosh County), about 8 miles away
Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site (state historic site, Glynn County), about 13 miles away
Fort Morris State Historic Site (state historic site, Liberty County), about 26 miles away
Fort McAllister State Park (state park, Bryan County), about 34 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 Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island page on gastateparks.org (Georgia Department of Natural Resources), checked October 20, 2026. 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.

Safety Notice

Water And Ice Safety: Read This Before You Go

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Open water hides hazards. The CDC names currents, waves, rocks, vegetation and poor visibility. As general guidance (not from a named source), also expect sudden drop-offs, very cold water even on a warm day, submerged objects, boat traffic and changing weather. Never swim alone, and never mix alcohol with water or boats.

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Sources read on 8 November 2026: the Minnesota DNR ice thickness guidelines (dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/thickness.html, no page date shown) and the CDC drowning prevention page (cdc.gov/drowning/prevention, page dated 29 September 2025). Guidance can change and can differ by state and by place: check the current text and your local agency before relying on it. This notice is general guidance only. It is not legal, medical, rescue or professional safety advice, and nobody on this site is a lifeguard or safety professional. You are responsible for your own safety and for any children and pets with you, and you use this information at your own risk. Water, ice, weather and local rules change quickly and differ by state, county and property. To the fullest extent the law allows, this site, its owner and its contributors are not responsible for any injury, death, loss or damage that results from using this information or from visiting any place, water or ice mentioned here. If you do not accept that, do not rely on this page (see the Limits Of Liability in our Terms Of Use).

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