REQUIRED FOR ALL VISITS TO OSSABAW ISLAND
All Visits to Ossabaw Island Must Be in Compliance with the Heritage Preserve Act:
”Ossabaw shall only be used for natural, scientific and cultural study, research and education, and environmentally sound preservation, conservation, and management of the Island’s ecosystem, under conditions carefully monitored and controlled by the Department of Natural Resources;” (Executive Order of Georgia Governor George Busbee, June 15. 1978).
All Visits to Ossabaw Island Must be Hosted – Free Range Visits are Prohibited:
All visits to Ossabaw Island must be hosted either by the Ossabaw Island Foundation (TOIF) or the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GA DNR).
All Other Visits to Ossabaw are Scheduled and Approved Through the TOIF:
A TOIF representative must be on the island at all times when their visitors are on the island.
TYPE OF DAY TRIP
DESCRIPTION
FEES PAID TO TOIF
OTHER COSTS
(for planning purposes)
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Day Trips Planned by TOIF
Scheduled 6 to 8 times a year.
Topics: Creative Retreat, Archaeology Dig, Indigo Workshop, Walking Tour.
Trip costs include transportation to/from Ossabaw, and programming.
Bring your own lunch and water bottle*.
DESCRIPTION
Topics: Creative Retreat, Archaeology Dig, Indigo Workshop, Walking Tour.
FEES PAID TO TOIF
Trip costs include transportation to/from Ossabaw, and programming.
OTHER COSTS
(for planning purposes)
Bring your own lunch and water bottle*.
Guided Trip for 1-35 People
Includes a walking tour of the North End.
Topic: general history, general natural history, e.g., ecology, flora, and fauna.
Fee: $50 per person with a $300 minimum
Fee Includes: Admission and a walking tour
Discounted to $40 per person for formal educational groups Pre-k through college.
Specialty Trips may include additional fees.
Additional fees for boat transportation paid directly to charter company. Fees are quoted by charter co.
Bring your own lunch and water bottle*.
DESCRIPTION
Includes a walking tour of the North End.
Topic: general history, general natural history, e.g., ecology, flora, and fauna.
FEES PAID TO TOIF
Fee: $50 per person with a $300 minimum
Fee Includes: Admission and a walking tour
Discounted to $40 per person for formal educational groups Pre-k through college.
Specialty Trips may include additional fees.
OTHER COSTS
(for planning purposes)
Additional fees for boat transportation paid directly to charter company. Fees are quoted by charter co.
Bring your own lunch and water bottle*.
NEXT STEP
Schedule a Retreat/Day Meeting for up to 20 People
Create your own programming. The retreat must include a walking tour of the North End or a driving tour that includes the North End and Middle Place. TOIF must approve your programming.
Fee: $50 per person with a $500 minimum.
Fee Includes: Admission and walking tour, and use of Club House.
Additional fees:
Building Cleaning – $150
Driving Tour – $150
AV Equipment Use – $50
Additional fees for boat transportation paid directly to charter company. Fees are quoted by charter co.
Bring your own lunch and water bottle*.
DESCRIPTION
Create your own programming. The retreat must include a walking tour of the North End or a driving tour that includes the North End and Middle Place. TOIF must approve your programming.
FEES PAID TO TOIF
Fee: $50 per person with a $500 minimum.
Fee Includes: Admission and walking tour, and use of Club House.
Additional fees:
Building Cleaning – $150
Driving Tour – $150
AV Equipment Use – $50
OTHER COSTS
(for planning purposes)
Additional fees for boat transportation paid directly to charter company. Fees are quoted by charter co.
Bring your own lunch and water bottle*.
NEXT STEP
*The water on Ossabaw Island is well water, which is natural un-chemically treated water.
Scientific Research Project on Ossabaw Island
If you wish to conduct a Scientific Research Project on Ossabaw Island for an undergraduate or graduate thesis or a similar purpose, click the link below, complete and submit the scientific research application form.
Hunting Information
For hunting information, visit the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division website by clicking the link below or calling 912-262-3173.
