Facilities
A visitors center on the South Carolina side of the refuge opened in March, 2010, approximately eight miles south of Hardeeville and six miles from downtown Savannah, GA on US Hwy 17. The Visitor Center features exhibits describing the history and denizens of the refuge, an introductory video, and "The Gator Hole", a nature and book store. There are opportunities for hiking, cycling, photography and wildlife observation. Pets are not allowed in the refuge.
All dikes are open to foot travel during daylight hours, unless otherwise posted, and provide excellent wildlife observation points. The Cistern Trail, Tupelo Trail and other walking routes are also available to the visiting public.
The Laurel Hill Wildlife Drive closed to all traffic on June 21, 2010 because of repairs underway to the freshwater diversion system. Anticipated reopening date is January 2011. This one-way loop meanders along four miles (6 km) of earthen dikes through managed freshwater pools and hardwood hammocks.
Fishing is permitted in the freshwater pools from March 1 to November 30 and is governed by South Carolina and refuge regulations. The refuge administers deer, feral hog, squirrel and turkey hunts during the fall and winter. A brochure listing hunting and fishing seasons and regulations is available at the Visitor Center and on line at the Savannah NWR home page.
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