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 or the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GA DNR).
All Other Visits to Ossabaw are Scheduled and Approved Through the Ossabaw Island Foundation. A TOIF Representative must be on the island at all times when their visitors are on the island.
TYPE OF OVERNIGHT TRIP
DESCRIPTION
FEES PAID TO TOIF
OTHER COSTS
(for planning purposes)
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Overnight Trips Planned by TOIF
(scheduled 6 to 8 times/year)
Topics: Storytelling & Music; Turtle Hatching; Creativity Retreat; Photography
On-island transportation
All trip costs include transportation to/from Ossabaw, programming, most materials, accommodations in the Club House or Boarding House, and meals.
Camping guests bring your own tent/sleeping bag. Creative retreats, bring your own creative materials.
Review TOIF planned Overnight trips and register today!
DESCRIPTION
Topics: Storytelling & Music; Turtle Hatching; Creativity Retreat; Photography
FEES PAID TO TOIF
On-island transportation
All trip costs include transportation to/from Ossabaw, programming, most materials, accommodations in the Club House or Boarding House, and meals.
OTHER COSTS
Camping guests bring your own tent/sleeping bag. Creative retreats bring your own creative materials.
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Review TOIF planned Overnight trips and register today!
Open-to-the-Public Trips & Retreats organized by TOIF Partners
Topics: Creative Writing; Volunteer/Service; Photography.
Trip costs typically include transportation, meals, and programming.
Check with trip organizers to confirm.
Check with Organizers.
DESCRIPTION
Topics: Creative Writing; Volunteer/Service; Photography.
FEES PAID TO TOIF
Trip costs typically include transportation, meals, and programming.
Check with trip organizers to confirm.
OTHER COSTS
Check with Organizers
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Overnight Stay with Programming for Your Own Group
Minimum: 2-Nights and 6-Participants
Create your own programming that complies with the heritage preserve allowed uses.
Programming must be approved by TOIF.
Accommodations:
Club House
$145 per person / per night
Minimum: $1,740 for 2-Nights
Boarding House
$195 per person / per night
Minimum: $2,340 for 2-Nights
Fees include:
Overnight accommodations, on-island transportation, on-site island host, and optional walking tour.
Additional fees for boat transportation paid directly to charter company. Fees are quoted by charter company.
Meals are Coordinated by Group Organizer.
DESCRIPTION
Create your own programming that complies with the heritage preserve allowed uses.
Programming must be approved by TOIF.
FEES PAID TO TOIF
Accommodations:
Club House
$125 per person / per night
Minimum: $1,500 for 2-Nights
Boarding House
$150 per person / per night
Minimum: $1,800 for 2-Nights
Fees include:
Overnight accommodations, on-island transportation, on-site island host, and walking tour. For additional information, see Accommodations Fine Print PDF.
OTHER COSTS
Additional fees for boat transportation paid directly to charter company. Fees are quoted by charter company.
Meals are Coordinated by Group Organizer.
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Overnight Primitive Camping with Programming for Your Own Group
Minimum: 2-Nights and 6-Campers
Recreational Camping Not Allowed
Create your own programming that complies with the heritage preserve allowed uses.
Programming must be approved by TOIF.
Primitive Camping
(at one of three sites)
$50 per person / per night, Minimum: $300 per night
Fees include:
Overnight accommodations
Additional fees:
On-island transportation – $150
Walking tour – $50 per person
Campsite amenities vary. For campsite information click here.
Additional fees for boat transportation paid directly to charter company. Fees are quoted by charter company.
Meals are Coordinated by Group Organizer.
DESCRIPTION
Create your own programming that complies with the heritage preserve allowed uses.
Programming must be approved by TOIF.
FEES PAID TO TOIF
Primitive Camping
(at one of three sites)
$50 per person / per night, Minimum: $300 per night
Fees include:
Overnight accommodations
Additional fees:
On-island transportation – $150
Walking tour – $50 per person
Campsite amenities vary. For campsite information click here.
OTHER COSTS
Additional fees for boat transportation paid directly to charter company. Fees are quoted by charter company
Meals are Coordinated by Group Organizer.
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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, access the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division website by clicking the link below or call 912-262-3173.
