Sapelo Island Reserve & Reynolds Mansion

Sapelo Island Reserve & Reynolds Mansion

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Location: Sapelo ferry and visitor center are located in Meridian, 8 miles northeast of Darien, off GA 99.
Facilities: Pioneer campground, 13 lodge rooms (Reynolds Mansion), visitor center (in Meridian).
Activities: Guided tours (by reservation), marsh and beach walks.
Special Features: Guided tours of Sapelo Island highlight the African-American community of Hog Hammock, University of Georgia Marine Institute, Reynolds Mansion, and a restored lighthouse built in 1820. Historic Reynolds Mansion is historical estate that can be used for conferences, retreats, and other functions (groups only, from 16-29 people). A campground on the island is also available only for groups (15-25 people).
Address: Sapelo Island Visitors Center
Rt 1 Box 1500
Darien, GA 31305
Phone: 912-437-3224;
Web: gastateparks.org/info/sapelo
Size: 6,110-acre reserve on a 16,006-acre barrier island.

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