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 on its official page.
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.
Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island hours
- Mainland Visitor Center: Tuesday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Saturday 8 a.m–5:30 p.m.
- Public Island Tours/Ferry Schedule: Call 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
- Address: Route 1, Box 1500, Darien, GA 31305
- County: McIntosh (Coastal Georgia region)
- GPS: 31.39812, -81.27667 (directions in Google Maps)
- Reservations: 912-485-2299
- Official page: gastateparks.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
- Oct 23 – Oct 24: Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival, Jekyll Island (about 25 miles away, free)
- Nov 7: Savannah Porchfest, Savannah (about 46 miles away, free)
- Nov 8: Shalom Y’all Jewish Food Festival, Savannah (about 48 miles away)
- Nov 8 – Nov 15: Tybee Island Seafood Fest, Tybee Island (about 48 miles away)
- Nov 11: Kingsland Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony, Kingsland (about 48 miles away, free)
- Nov 13 – Nov 15: Christmas Made in the South, Savannah (about 49 miles away, free to $10)
Events within 50 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
- 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 . 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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