Are you looking for a fabulous way to spend a day in the Peach State? Wassaw Island makes a great day trip in Georgia when you want to spend quality time outdoors. Take your boat out and motor over to this enticing barrier island. If you do not own a boat, you can reserve your spot on a sightseeing boat. Or if you’re an experienced paddler, join a kayak tour. Beautiful beaches, hiking trails, and the loggerhead sea turtles are awaiting your arrival!
Wassaw Island is one of the Sea Islands located off the coast of Georgia.
Bruce Tuten/Flickr The nearest city is Montgomery, Georgia, and the island is accessible only by boat.
The island is part of the Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1969, and includes seven miles of undeveloped, pristine beaches.
Bruce Tuten/Flickr Explore 20 miles of dirt trails where you can hike and bike. Fishing is allowed in the saltwater estuaries adjacent to the refuge, though not in the freshwater ponds.
Look for seashells and sand dollars as you walk along the beach. Other wildlife to observe here includes alligators, turtles, and a variety of birds.
f_iodinea/Flickr Ruins of Fort Morgan, built in 1898 as part of the Spanish-American War, are visible at the northern end of Wassaw Beach.
If you are cruising to the island in your own boat, you can launch near Savannah from the marina on Skidaway Island, Isle of Hope, or the public launch near the Skidaway Island Bridge.
Lowell Georgia/Corbis Documentary via Getty Images Upon arrival at Wassaw Island, passengers can get off the boat at the dock on Wassaw Creek. Anchor your boat at the north or south end of the island.
Perhaps you will catch the beginnings of a stunning sunset during your visit.
James Randklev/Corbis Documentary via Getty Images Overnight visits and camping are not permitted on the island, and your pup will need to stay home this time.
Visit Wassaw Island during daylight hours seven days a week to experience the relaxation and quiet beauty on this barrier island in Georgia.
James Randklev/Corbis Documentary via Getty Images Please note that drinking water and restrooms are not available on the island.
Think about a day trip to Wassaw Island for an afternoon of sticking your toes in the sand and communing with nature. For a map of the island, and additional tips provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, click here. Savannah Coastal EcoTours, Sundial charter tours, and Wilderness Southeast are companies that offer charter boats or kayak tours to Wassaw Island.
Bruce Tuten/Flickr
The nearest city is Montgomery, Georgia, and the island is accessible only by boat.
Explore 20 miles of dirt trails where you can hike and bike. Fishing is allowed in the saltwater estuaries adjacent to the refuge, though not in the freshwater ponds.
f_iodinea/Flickr
Ruins of Fort Morgan, built in 1898 as part of the Spanish-American War, are visible at the northern end of Wassaw Beach.
Lowell Georgia/Corbis Documentary via Getty Images
Upon arrival at Wassaw Island, passengers can get off the boat at the dock on Wassaw Creek. Anchor your boat at the north or south end of the island.
James Randklev/Corbis Documentary via Getty Images
Overnight visits and camping are not permitted on the island, and your pup will need to stay home this time.
Please note that drinking water and restrooms are not available on the island.
To learn about other islands you can visit in Georgia, click here. For a list of mountain towns in Georgia perfect for a day trip, click here.
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Address: Wassaw Island, Georgia 31411, USA
