Little St. Simons, Georgia
Virtually untouched for centuries, Little St. Simons Island is a barrier island located on the coast of Georgia (U.S. state), and is one of the least developed of Georgia's Golden Isles. The island covers an area of 10,000 acres (40 km2) and boasts 7 miles (11 km) of beaches. Little St. Simons Island is located slightly east and north of St. Simons Island and Sea Island. It is separated from these islands by the Hampton River and from the marshes of the mainland by Buttermilk Sound. The mouth of the Altamaha River opens directly north of the island. The island's continuous growth can be attributed to sediment deposited by the undammed Altamaha.
The island has been privately owned since 1760, and was the Berolzheimer family’s private retreat from 1908 until the late 1970s when they opened the Lodge on Little St. Simons. Today, the island remains accessible only by boat, and anyone wishing to visit the island must make arrangements through the Lodge Office. The Lodge on Little St. Simons provides all-inclusive, overnight accommodations for up to 32 guests. Naturalists offer guided fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking, birding, history and ecological tours. Day Trips may also be arranged.
The majority of the island's acreage is composed of salt marsh. The island's maritime forest features cabbage palm, Southern Live Oak, Red Cedar, Red Bay, Southern Magnolia and pines; often draped in Spanish Moss. Little St. Simons is host to more than 334 species of birds; some are temporary residents who include the island in their migrations, while others are permanent residents. Species of note include: Bald Eagles, Red Knots, Painted Buntings, Roseate Spoonbills, Black-necked Stilts, and Wood Storks.
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