“Set your own pace with the rise and the fall of tides shaping Crooked River State Park, connecting generations with forests, scenic marsh views and abundant coastal wildlife.”
Located just a few miles from I-95 on the southern tip of Georgia’s Colonial Coast, this park is the perfect spot for enjoying the Intracoastal Waterway and maritime forest. Campsites are surrounded by palmettos and Spanish moss-draped oaks, while cottages are set near the tidal river. A boat ramp is popular with anglers who often take to the water before sunrise. Just down the road is the ferry to famous Cumberland Island National Seashore known for secluded beaches and wild horses.
The park’s nature trail winds through forest and salt marsh, and hikers may see gopher tortoises, fiddler crabs, herons and other birds. A nature center features fish, snakes, turtles and other animals native to coastal Georgia. Visitors may venture to the nearby ruins of a tabby mill, built around 1825 and later used as a starch factory during the Civil War.
Attractions:
- Biking — bike rentals
- Birding — Colonial Coast Birding Trail
- Boating — private boats permitted
- Fishing
- Geocaching
- Guided Kayak Trips
- Hiking — 4 miles of trails
- Miniature Golf (fee)
- Paddling — no rentals
- Park Paddlers Club
- Boat Tours
Usage Fees:
Crooked River State Park charges a $5 parking fee.
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