The Mainland Visitor Center is located at the waterfront in downtown St. Marys, GA. Visitors taking a ferry to the island should check in at this location 1 hour prior to departure. The visitor center offers exhibits, a bookstore with memorabilia, and information to help you plan your visit to the island. Rangers are available to answer questions, sell park passes, and issue camping permits for private boaters. Long term parking is located one block west on the north side of the street.
Directions
To reach the visitor center from Interstate 95:
• Take Exit 3 for US 40
• Take US 40 East toward “Historic Downtown St. Marys”
• US 40 becomes Osborne Rd. Continue on until you reach the waterfront
• Turn right on St. Marys Rd
• The visitor center will be two blocks down on your left (113 St. Marys St W, St Marys GA 31558)
GPS Coordinates
Latitude 30° 43′ 12.9446″ N
Longitude 81° 32′ 59.0845″ W