Laurel Hill Wildlife Drive
Laurel Hill Wildlife Drive is the main attraction at Savannah NWR, allowing visitors to easily view wildlife from the safety and comfort of their vehicle. The 4.5-mile, one-way gravel road is open sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week and is FREE! There is no restriction on vehicle size, with the exception of a Greyhound-sized charter bus; cars, truck, motorcycles, and RVs are all permitted.
There are a number of trails adjacent to the drive that are open only to hiking and bicycling (including eBikes). To access these, just pull your vehicle off the road where a trail starts and make sure it's not blocking the drive or any of our gates. Be sure to lock your vehicle and do not leave valuables visible. Dogs and other pets are not allowed on the trails and must remain inside your vehicle at all times.
Wildlife viewing is good year-round, but especially in fall and spring when temperatures are mild. If visiting during summer months, try and get there as early as possible or wait until closer to sunset. Birds and other wildlife do not enjoy the extreme summer temperatures and humidity any more than we do! Winter months are good for viewing large populations of wintering waterfowl.
