Wolf Island National Wildlife Refuge

About Wolf Island National Wildlife Refuge

Wolf Island National Wildlife Refuge, which also includes Egg Island and Little Egg Island, is located at the mouth of the Altamaha River on the Georgia coast. The refuge consists of a long narrow strip of oceanfront beach backed by a broad band of salt marsh which makes up over 75% of the refuge's total acreage. The entire refuge was designated a National Wilderness Area in 1975 and provides critical sanctuary for migrating birds and nursery habitat for sea turtles. Though the refuge's surrounding saltwater is open to recreational activities like boating and fishing, the beach, marsh, and all other upland areas are closed to the public.

How to Get There

Wolf Island NWR is a barrier island and is only accessible by boat. Only the saltwater surrounding the refuge is open for activities such as wildlife observation and fishing. All refuge uplands, marshes, and beaches are closed to all public use.

Plan Your Visit to Wolf Island National Wildlife Refuge

Heading to Wolf Island National Wildlife Refuge? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)