- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Title:
- Sapelo Island Estuarine Reserve [Nov. 2006]
- Creator:
- Georgia. Department of Natural Resources. Parks and Historic Sites Division
- Contributor to Resource:
- Georgia. Department of Natural Resources. Parks and Historic Sites Division
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia. Department of Natural Resources. Parks and Historic Sites Division
- Date of Original:
- 2006-11
- Subject:
- Georgia
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- publications (documents)
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Rack card, Continues: Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve
- External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA N200.P2 S1 S3 2006
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bn200-pp2-bs1-bs3-b2006-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bn200-pp2-bs1-bs3-b2006-belec-p-btext
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
-
Tour a Mansion, Lighthouse and Geechee Community
FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS
6,110 Acres Visitor Center
(in Meridian) Guided Tours Marsh and Beach
Walks Reynolds Mansion
(groups of 16-29) Pioneer Group
Campground (groups of 15-25)
Visitors to Sapelo Island can see virtually every facet of a barrier island's natural community, from the forested uplands, to the vast salt marsh, and the complex beach and dunes systems. The mainland Visitor Center brings to life both the natural and cultural history of Sapelo, while guided island tours highlight the African-American community of Hog Hammock, University of Georgia Marine Institute, Reynolds Mansion and newly restored lighthouse. Built in 1820, the lighthouse was in service until 1905 when it was deactivated. Following its 1998 restoration, it once again became a working aid in navigation. The historic Reynolds Mansion, named for tobacco heir Richard J. Reynolds, may be used for group conferences and retreats, with all meals included. A forested campground is available for groups of 15-25.
Operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources 11/06
The Sapelo ferry and visitor center are
located in Meridian, 8 miles northeast of
Darien, off Ga. Hwy. 99.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site
Fort King George State Historic Site
St. Simons Island Fort Frederica National
Monument Jekyll Island Historic District
HOURS
Guided Tours: Reservations required. Wednesday 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (mansion and island) and Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (lighthouse and island).
From June through Labor Day, an additional tour is offered Friday 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (lighthouse and island).
Extended tour offered the last Tuesday of the month, March-October, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (lighthouse, mansion and island).
Visitor Center: Tuesday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sunday 1:30-5 p.m. Closed Monday.
INFORMATION
Reynolds Mansion Lodging: Group accommodations for conferences and retreats. Sleeps 16-26 people. Meals included.
Pioneer Campground: Groups of 15-25 people may camp near the beach on Sapelo's Cabretta Island. Hot showers available.
Sapelo Island Visitors Center Route 1, Box 1500, Darien, GA 31305 Tour Reservations: 912-437-3224 Group Tours: 912-485-2300 Reynolds Mansion and Camping: 912-485-2299
Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites 2 MLK Jr. Drive, Suite 1352 Atlanta, GA 30334 404-656-2770
www.gastateparks.org www.naturallybusiness.com