Blackbeard Island Wilderness
Blackbeard Island Wilderness is a 3,000-acre wilderness area in McIntosh County, Georgia. It rises from about -4 to 17 ft. The nearest town is Crescent, 8.1 miles away in a straight line.
Blackbeard Island Wilderness map
Blackbeard Island Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Crescent, GA is the nearest town, 8.1 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Blackbeard Island Wilderness is about 17 ft, and its lowest about -4 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Blackbeard Island Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish and Wildlife Service | 3,000 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 843-784-2468 |
Getting to Blackbeard Island Wilderness
- Crescent, GA is the nearest town, 8.1 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Public lands next to Blackbeard Island Wilderness
- National wildlife refugeBlackbeard Island Wilderness lies inside Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Georgia
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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