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Savannah-Ogeechee Canal Museum & Nature Center
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Visitor DestinationsParks & natureMuseumsDay trips
Savannah-Ogeechee Canal Museum & Nature Center
Trails along the 1830s Savannah-Ogeechee Canal, with locks, swamp, sandhills and a small canal museum, about 30 minutes west of downtown.
- Address
- 681 Fort Argyle Rd, Savannah, GA 31419
- Hours
- Wed–Sun 9am–5pm; trails may close early in bad weather (per official site; may change)
- Admission
- $5; ages 7–17, seniors & military $3
- Website
- savannahogeecheecanal.org
- Phone
- (912) 748-8068
About
The Savannah and Ogeechee Canal once linked the Savannah and Ogeechee rivers. At its western end, where it meets the Ogeechee River, the canal society runs a small museum and nature center.
Miles of trails pass cypress swamp, river views, rare sandhills and a saw palmetto forest. It's popular with birders, photographers and walkers, and alligators are often seen from the Half Moon Lake trail nearby.
Tips
- About 14 miles from downtown Savannah in a straight line, so plan it as a drive.
- Hours and admission change: check the official website before you go.
