The Sapelo Island Visitors Center is open. 

Tuesday - Saturday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

The Sapelo Island Visitors Center is located at 1766 Landing Road Southeast, Darien, GA 31305, the mainland ferry dock in Meridian. It serves as a key distribution point for information about educational opportunities and tourism activities such as public and group tours on Sapelo Island and how coastal ecosystems link to research and monitoring within the Reserve.

Interpretive exhibits at the Visitors Center highlight:

There is something for everyone at the Visitors Center gift shop, which features a wide variety of books related to local and regional history, ecology, and other interests and souvenirs such as T-shirts, caps, postcards, and jewelry.

Reserve Meeting Room Space

The Visitors Center has a 40-seat audio-visual room for lectures, special programs, video and slide presentations. This room is made available for special interest group meetings. Please call for information on how your organization can reserve the Visitors Center A/V room for your next meeting.

Hours of Operation

Tuesday-Saturday: 7:30am – 5:30pm
Sunday & Monday: Closed

Contact Information

1766 Landing Road, S.E.Darien, GA 31305
(912) 437-3224
sapelovc@darientel.net

Spend Time With Us During Your Visit

Sweetgrass baskets – made from sweetgrass grown on Sapelo Island,and made by residents of the Hog Hammock community.

 
 

Preparing for a Visit to Sapelo

A trip to Sapelo Island is like taking a step back in time. With that in mind, please be aware that there are few opportunities to purchase items you might need while you are there. All tours stop at a small convenience store in the Hog Hammock community, where you will find a variety of snacks, drinks, and other items you might need during your visit. You are also welcome to bring your own snacks, bottled water, and other non-alcoholic beverages, as well as sunscreen and sunglasses, bug repellent, hats and protective clothing, etc.

As far as dress requirements for the tour, comfort rules the day. Casual clothing is recommended. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes. There is not a lot of walking involved on the tour. For the real up close and personal views, please expect mud and dry sand.

Because Sapelo Island is largely undisturbed and undeveloped, bugs can be a nuisance at various times of the year. The bug issue is usually minor from late February through mid-November, with the worst times being the wetter and warmer summer months. Insect repellent can be purchased at the Visitors Center if you forget to bring your own.

In case of inclement weather, the ferry still makes its run, and the tour still goes to the island. The ferry is enclosed, as is the tour bus on the island. The ferry does not make its run ONLY if the seas are too rough for safe passage, which rarely occurs.