Tybee
Hardeeville, SC 29927
Plan Your Visit
Due to its limited habitat, small size, and location at the mouth of the Savannah River, where ship traffic makes navigation treacherous, Tybee NWR is closed to all public use.
Other Facilities in the Complex
Tybee 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
Tybee National Wildlife Refuge
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(843) 784-2468 c/o Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex 694 Beech Hill Lane Hardeeville, SC 29927
Services
About
Established in 1938, Tybee National Wildlife Refuge serves as a breeding area for migratory birds and other wildlife. The 100-acre refuge is primarily composed of sand deposits from dredging activities and provides critical habitat for nesting shorebirds. It is managed as part of the Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex, protecting diverse coastal habitats including saltwater marshes and woody upland species.