Map and Directions

Savannah NWR is located in Jasper County, South Carolina, and Effingham and Chatham Counties, Georgia. The primary public use areas of the refuge are located on SC-170, approximately six miles south of Hardeeville, SC, one mile east of Port Wentworth, GA, or 7 miles north of Savannah, GA. Below are directions to the refuge from the three most common areas visitors would be traveling from.

From Downtown Savannah: Take Oglethorpe Avenue east which will merge onto the Talmadge Memorial Bridge (US-17). Cross bridge into South Carolina and continue on US-17 for about 7 miles. Look for a Savannah NWR directional sign, turn left at sign and follow the short frontage road around to SC 170. Turn left onto SC-170 and continue 2-3 miles to the Laurel Hill Wildlife Drive entrance on the left.

From I-95 North: Take GA Exit 109 (Port Wentworth), GA-21 South (right off of exit ramp).  Follow for about 3 miles to GA-30/Bonneybridge Rd. and turn left.   Follow GA-30 to first stoplight and turn left onto GA-25.  Follow GA-25 across Houlihan Bridge (Savannah River) into South Carolina.  Continue about 2-3 miles until the entrance to the Laurel Hill Wildlife Drive on the right.

From I-95 South: Take SC Exit 5 (Hardeeville/Savannah), U.S. 17 South (right off of exit ramp) towards Savannah, GA.  Approximately 10 miles down that road take the right turn-off for SC 170.  You will immediately see the Savannah NWR entrance sign.  Continue on SC-170 approximately 2-3 miles until you see the entrance to the Laurel Hill Wildlife Drive on your left.

Refuge staff are currently working on developing a trail guide for the refuge. In the meantime, the map inside the Savannah NWR hunt regulations brochure is the best resource available for orienting yourself within the refuge. Click here to download the brochure. (128k)