Facility Activities

There are wildlife-dependent recreational activities offered year-round at Savannah National Wildlife Refuge including hiking, bicycling, wildlife viewing, photography, fishing and hunting. 

Deer and turkey hunting are good on the refuge, particularly on upland areas surrounded by swamps. Squirrel and rabbit hunting are allowed in refuge hunt units in both South Carolina and Georgia; however, raccoon and opossum may be hunted only on refuge hunt units in Georgia. Migratory bird...

Fishing from boats is permitted year-round in Kingfisher Pond (non-motorized or electric motor boats only), the Savannah River and all tidal creeks, unless otherwise posted. Fishing from boats (non-motorized or electric motor boats only) within all other impounded waters and canals is permitted...

Wildlife viewing is excellent, especially during fall, winter, and spring, along the 4-mile Laurel Hill Wildlife Drive and adjacent hiking/bicycling trails. The American alligator is king here, with upwards of 25 individuals having been reported seen during one visit. Many species of wading and...

Perhaps the fastest growing activity on National Wildlife Refuges in the past ten years has been wildlife photography. That’s not surprising when you consider the popularity of digital cameras and cell phones with ever-improving picture-taking abilities. The number of nature photographers has...

Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex Virtual GeoTrail

Geocaching is an outdoor adventure game played with a GPS device.  The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called “geocaches”, sign a logbook, and share your experience online. We invite you to take part in the fun while learning about...