An undeveloped, wild beach on Sapelo Island accessible via the island’s ferry and transportation system. Features primitive campsites near the beach, excellent birding opportunities, and a truly pristine coastal environment. Permits required for camping.
Beaches for Bird Watching
St. Andrews Beach (Jekyll Island)
Located on Jekyll Island’s southwestern shore facing St. Andrews Sound. Features a raised viewing platform for dolphin and bird watching, picnic facilities, and proximity to the historic Jekyll Island Club. Part of the Colonial Coast Birding Trail.
Raccoon Island Beach
Part of the Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge, this remote beach is accessible only by private boat. Features pristine shoreline, excellent bird watching, and opportunities to see loggerhead sea turtles during nesting season. No facilities available.
Nannygoat Beach (Jekyll Island)
Located on Jekyll Island’s south end, this quiet beach features access via a scenic nature trail through maritime forest. Offers excellent photography opportunities and bird watching. Less crowded than other Jekyll beaches with limited facilities.
Mitchelville Beach
Secluded beach on Hilton Head with historical significance as the site of the first self-governed freedmen’s town after the Civil War. Features excellent bird watching, dramatic tides, and fossil hunting. Less crowded than other island beaches.
Kitts Hummock Beach
Historic beach community on Delaware Bay dating to 1738, named for early settler. Important horseshoe crab spawning area and migratory bird habitat. Limited facilities with small, primarily residential community and natural beaches.
Bennett’s Pier
Remote beach area within Milford Neck Wildlife Area on Delaware Bay. Limited facilities with natural setting ideal for fishing, kayaking, and wildlife observation. Part of important migratory bird habitat with minimal development.
Prime Hook Beach
Natural beach adjacent to Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge on Delaware Bay. Limited facilities with peaceful setting ideal for nature observation and fishing. Not ideal for swimming but offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities.
Pickering Beach
Small, natural beach on Delaware Bay known for horseshoe crab spawning and migratory shorebird habitat. Limited development with primarily residential surroundings. Not ideal for swimming but important ecological significance.
Beach Plum Island
Undeveloped barrier island nature preserve at the mouth of Broadkill River. Limited access with no facilities or lifeguards, offering truly natural beach experience. Popular for fishing and bird watching with minimal human impact.