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Skidaway Island State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,937 Google reviews · Running trail in Savannah, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- 6 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Skidaway Island State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
A waterfront park offering camping (including cabins), nature programs, trails & a viewing tower.
What runners say about Skidaway Island State Park
“We came simply to picnic, and even though the weather didn’t cooperate, we made the best of it by enjoying our lunch from the car while taking in the lively, well-kept grounds.”
“The campground store is beautiful and well organized and the counter staff are friendly and professional.”
We stopped here to camp 1 night traveling back home so didn’t really get to explore much. It was $46 on a Saturday night and sites included electricity and water. Most sites are pull through and fairly level and dirt but if rainy they will get pretty muddy. Gravel would be a nice improvement.
Campground. This was our first stay here. Very nice park lots of walking, very nice welcome center. Currently working on upgrading one of the sections. Will definitely be back. Pull through sites are not really pull through, the back road is small and snakes between trees, but back out there is plenty of room.
We recently camped here for two nights and loved it! What a beautiful park. We camped at site #4 which was a premium site - full hooks ups and pull thru. Site was very spacious and level and not close to neighbors. It felt very private. The visitor center is super nice and spacious.
We spent a few hours at the park on a long weekend in Savannah in October. Enjoyed bird watching, seeing alligators and turtles on the trails very much, but my favorite part was the gift shop! It was excellent and the employees were great. Wish their shop sold online because it was fantastic!
Trail conditions & character
“The campground store is beautiful and well organized and the counter staff are friendly and professional.”
“Location is beautiful, camping sites are mostly spaced well with greenery, bathrooms and showers are clean and well maintained and heated, as it can get cold.”
“Most sites are pull through and fairly level and dirt but if rainy they will get pretty muddy.”
“My only complaint is that the whole camping area is pitch black except for light being put off by campers there.”
“Even the handicap accessible shower had issues with water entering dressing area but it was big enough to avoid standing in water.”
Plan your run at Skidaway Island State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- Distance6 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitegastateparks.org
- Phone(912) 598-2300
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–10 PM |
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