Be Aware

The following are things to be mindful of as you enter the property:

• Water
  • There is NO WATER, please bring plenty for yourself
• Restrooms
  
  •  These are located at the parking area
• Trash
  • There are NO TRASH RECEPTICLES, please take out what you bring in
• Biting insects - bring your own bug spray
  • Ticks
  • Mosquitoes
  • Gnats
• Venomous Snakes
  • Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
  • Timber Rattlesnake
  • Cottonmouth
• Plants
  • Poison Ivy
  • Jumping Cactus
  • Prickly Pear Cactus
• Cell Phone Service
  • Limited cell phone service on the property
• Pets
  • As animal lovers, we understand the desire to bring pets on a CPP excursion but please keep in mind:
    • Pets are not native.
    • A pets presence at the Preserve disrupts the behavior and health of existing native wildlife.
    • A pet should never be left in a vehicle for an extended period of time, especially in the summer heat.
    • A vehicle left on is a fire hazard for the wilderness area.
    • Alternative locations for pets include:
      • Frederica Park
      • Alice Richards Botanical Trail
      • John Gilbert Nature Trail
      • East Beach (please check with county rules and regulations)

Rules and Regulations

• NO pets
• NO climbing
• NO collecting
• NO drones
• NO metal detectors
• NO launching of kayaks or other boats after 1pm
• NO bikes or motorized vehicles on hiking trails
• NO vehicles in northern area except for emergency, maintenance, management, and tours
• NO camping
• NO hunting
• NO smoking
• Trash MUST be taken with you when you leave
• Guns must remain stored, out of sight, and in locked vehicles at all times
• Visitor parking is at Taylor's Fish Camp
• Speed Limit is 25 on paved road, 15 on unpaved road
• Fishing requires a GA license, state regulations apply

Take only pictures, leave only footprints