Days 29 -34 - Jekyll Island Campground - Wed

Jekyll Island Campground 2/16/2015 - 2/21/2015

1197 Riverview Drive

Jekyll Island, GA 31527

Wednesday , 2/18/2015

After paying a once-per-day toll of $10.00 (for oversized
vehicles like Winnie) these towers representing

Spanish Mission Revival Architecture greet you as you 

approach the causeway onto the island.

SR-520 Jekyll Island Road headed toward the Causeway

 Located at the far northern end of the 7 mile island.

Walked a mile around the campground
and took the following photos

Rental transportation available

Old stand of 5 pines.  The largest and  oldest on the island is the
the Plantation Oak.  It's located behind the Jekyll Island Club Hotel.
It's estimated to be 350-400 years old, is over 7 feet in diameter,
measures 128 feet limb to limb, has a girth of 23 feet and is 112 feet tall.

A early morning glimpse at sunrise.

Approaching the Bird Sanctuary.  No motor homes
allowed in the area. 

"Beautified In Memory Of Departed Winter Guests"

 A very peaceful area.  The only sound was the constant
squawking of grackles which, at this time, was the only bird I saw.

 All bird feeders were filled and it's apparent they take
pride in providing for the wildlife and the campers.
In the office they have a "tip jar" for donations to be
used for bird seed.

Doubt you can read the small titles of birds but they include:

Blue Jays, Carolina Chickadees, Carolina Wrens

Grackles, American Goldfinches, House finch, Mourning dove

Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds, and the Northern Parula.

 Well constructed and maintained swings along the
perimeter of the fenced-in feeding area.

 A popular visitor here...a tree rat...Grackles were
the only bird observed.

 Spacious and well laid out sites maximize space.
There are 3 RVs around me but I don't feel crowded in.
Signs denoting Sections and Sites are large, conspicuous
and look new. Nothing shabby about this campground.

 Looking "down my street". Note the tiny red
reflectors on the left tree and the orange reflector
on the right.

Thanks for taking the time to check in.  Tomorrow, I hope to rent a bike ($15.00 for the day) and tour the island for more photos.  P.S. Freeze warnings are issued--for here.  Wind chills will bring temps down into the 20's.  With 21 days left, this certainly has been a "Winter Adventure."