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Sapelo Island is a state-protected island located in McIntosh County, Georgia. The island is only reachable by boat, with the primary ferry coming from the Sapelo Island Visitors Center in Meridian, Georgia, a seventeen mile, twenty-minute trip. more...

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The island

Over 97 percent of the island is owned by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources; the remaining residents own only 434 of the island's 16,500 acres (67 km²). The site, known as Sapelo Island Reserve and Reynolds Mansion, includes the island and the thirteen miles (19 km) of marsh surrounding the island. Non-workers visiting the island must be a part of an organized tour or guests of residents on the island. The University of Georgia Marine Institute has a permanent research station on the island, with residential facilities for the faculty and staff. There are two places for visitors to stay on the island. One is a primitive camping site on Cabretta Island, which is a small island connected to Sapelo. The camp site is very popular, and it is booked full for over three years at the time of this writing (2005). The second place to stay is the Reynolds Mansion, see the history section below.

Hog Hammock

The community of Hog Hammock includes a general store, bar, and other small businesses. There are two active churches in the town. Most inhabitants of the town are African Americans, part of the Gullah or Geechee community, and have been living on the island for generations. The residents must bring over all supplies from the mainland or purchase them in the small store on the island. The children of Hog Hammock take the ferry to the mainland and take a bus to school, as its own school closed in 1978.

Visiting the island

There are many ways to access Sapelo Island. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers tours several days a week. These can be booked through the Sapelo Island Visitors Center, (912) 437-3224. Additionally, many island residents offer private tours which can often be customized to fit the interests of individual tourists. Information about these private tours can also be obtained from the Sapelo Island Visitors Center. A state campground is also available to groups of 15-25 people on Cabretta Island (adjacent to Sapelo Island). Many residents in Hog Hammock also offer camping, Bed and Breakfast accommodations, and bike rentals. There are a couple of restaurants on the island, but one should arrange meals ahead of time as they operate on an \"at will\" schedule. Lastly the DNR offers an upscale group accommodation and conference center, the R. J. Reynolds Mansion, which is available to groups of 16-29 adults. Information about all of these camping, lodging and dining options can be obtained from the Sapelo Island Visitors Center.

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