Wolf Island
Hardeeville, SC 29927
Plan Your Visit
Wolf Island National Wildlife Refuge
Visit Us
National wildlife refuges offer us all a chance to unplug from the stresses of daily life and reconnect with our natural surroundings.
Activities
Wolf Island NWR is only accessible by boat, and visitors must provide their own transportation. The navigable waterways throughout the refuge are open to recreational activities such as fishing, crabbing, and boating. All refuge uplands, including the beach and marshes, are closed to the public to provide sanctuary to shorebirds. Wildlife obersvation and photography are possible from boats.
Other Facilities in the Complex
Wolf Island NWR is one of seven refuges administered by the Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex which is headquartered at the Savannah NWR Visitor Center located in Hardeeville, South Carolina.
Locations
Wolf Island National Wildlife Refuge
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(843) 784-2468 c/o Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex 694 Beech Hill Lane Hardeeville, SC 29927
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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.
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About
Wolf Island National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1930, consists of a narrow strip of oceanfront beach and broad salt marsh at the mouth of the Altamaha River. The entire refuge is a designated National Wilderness Area providing critical sanctuary for migrating birds and nursery habitat for sea turtles. While surrounding navigable waters are open to recreational activities like boating and fishing, all refuge uplands, marshes, and beaches are closed to the public.