National Wildlife Refuge · Georgia
Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
Savannah National Wildlife Refuge is listed in PAD-US 4.1 as roughly 15,421 acres (the portion in this state) in Effingham County, Chatham County, Georgia (National Wildlife Refuge), managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It may allow hunting, but PAD-US does not say so — confirm with the managing agency.
Approximate outline (north up) from simplified PAD-US boundaries
Area details
| Approx. size | 15,421 acres (Georgia portion) |
|---|---|
| Manager | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Manager type | Federal |
| Designation | National Wildlife Refuge |
| Public access (PAD-US) | Restricted access PAD-US definition: “requires a special permit from the owner for access, a registration permit on public land … or has highly variable times when open to use (e.g. seasonal Wildlife Refuge closure).” |
| County | Effingham County, Chatham County |
| Reference point | 32.30038, -81.15018 A point inside the area — not an entrance or parking lot. Google Maps · OpenStreetMap |
| Source records | 2 PAD-US records combined |
Before you hunt here
- Regulations, seasons and licenses: check with Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division. This site does not list regulations.
- Managing agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: hunting on refuges
- Boundaries: PAD-US boundaries are approximate and simplified here. Use the agency’s official maps and respect adjacent private land.
Hunting on national wildlife refuges is allowed only where a refuge has opened specific areas and species under its own refuge-specific regulations, in addition to state rules. Check the refuge’s page or office.
This unit also extends into: South Carolina. Acreage on this page covers the Georgia portion only.
Nearby public land (within 30 miles)
- Other state land
Savannah River Tract
861 acres · 4.1 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - National Wildlife Refuge · South Carolina
Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
15,265 acres · 8.4 mi away
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area · South Carolina
Tillman Sand Ridge Heritage Preserve / Wildlife Management Area
1,312 acres · 13.9 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - State wildlife / game area · South Carolina
Victoria Bluff Heritage Preserve / Wildlife Management Area
1,050 acres · 18.7 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - Other state land · South Carolina
Waddell Mariculture Center
317 acres · 19.4 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - State wildlife / game area · South Carolina
Palachucola Wildlife Management Area
6,277 acres · 19.9 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - State wildlife / game area · South Carolina
Turtle Island Wildlife Management Area
1,653 acres · 21.6 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - National Wildlife Refuge · South Carolina
Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
1,505 acres · 21.9 mi away
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area · South Carolina
Webb Wildlife Center
6,319 acres · 22.7 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - State wildlife / game area · South Carolina
Hamilton Ridge Wildlife Management Area
13,282 acres · 25.4 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access
Distances are straight-line between reference points, not driving distance.
Source: PAD-US 4.1 (USGS), records for “Savannah National Wildlife Refuge” in Georgia combined into one listing. How listings are built. Spotted an error? PAD-US is maintained by USGS with data from the managing agencies.