BE MINDFUL
To make your visit safe, comfortable, and enjoyable, here are a few important things to be mindful of as you enter Guale Preserve:
Water
- There is NO POTABLE WATER on site. Therefore, please bring plenty of drinking water for yourself and any guests, especially children.
Restrooms
- There is NO restroom on site.
Trash
- There are NO TRASH RECEPTACLES, so please remember to “pack it in and pack it out.” We greatly appreciate your help in making sure that no trash is left behind on trails.
Biting Insects – Ticks, Mosquitoes, Gnats
- Wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and hats/caps are recommended, even in hot weather.
- Please remember to bring your own bug spray.
- Always check for ticks after leaving any wooded area. Learn more about ticks at Guale Preserve HERE.
Venomous Snakes – Eastern Diamondback, Timber, Cottonmouth/Water Moccasin
- Remember that this is a wilderness area and is home to many reptiles, including the venomous ones listed above.
- To protect yourself, always stay on marked trails and roads.
- Closed-toed shoes are recommended.
NO Pets
- As animal lovers, we understand the desire to bring pets on a Guale Preserve excursion, but please keep in mind:
- Pets are not native.
- A pet’s 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 with the engine running is a fire hazard for the wilderness area. Please do not leave your car running to keep pets cool.
- Alternative island locations for pets include:
- Correll Trail at Oatland
- Frederica Park (contains a dog park.)
- Alice Richards Botanical Trail
- Harrington Community Park
- John Gilbert Nature Trail
- Gateway Property
- East Beach (Please check with the county’s seasonal rules and regulations.
