Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge
Overview
Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge is managed by Fish and Wildlife Service and is located near Savannah, Georgia.
Wassaw, one of Georgia's coastal barrier islands, was designated a National Wildlife Refuge on October 20, 1969. Unlike many of Georgia's Golden Isles, little development and few management practices have modified Wassaw's primitive character. The 10,053-acre refuge includes beaches with rolling dunes, live oak and slash pine woodlands, and vast salt marshes.
Things to Do at Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge
Recreation Activities
Popular activities at Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge include:
Nearby Activities
- Biking
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Interpretive Programs
- Photography
- Wildlife Viewing
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
Wassaw NWR is accessible only by boat. Both Wassaw and Pine Island are open to the public during daylight hours - other upland areas are closed. Transportation to the refuge must be arranged by the visitor. Several local marinas in the Savannah area (skidaway Island and Isle of Hope) and a public boat ramp adjacent to the Skidaway Island bridge can serve as launching sites for trips to Wassaw.
GPS Coordinates: 31.87808510000000, -80.98325900000000
Contact & Resources
Phone: 912-652-4415
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