PLACES TO STAY
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near Georgia Sea Islands near Brunswick, GA, have Gopher Tortoises in maritime scrub and longleaf pine habitat, USA
Georgia Sea Islands near Brunswick, GA, have Gopher Tortoises in maritime scrub and longleaf pine habitat, USA is one of the top spots to sight Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus)
BEST TIME TO SEE
April to June in warm morning hours; Goethe State Forest in FL and Okefenokee NWR in GA have accessible populations on sandy trails.
SIGHTING TIP
Spring to autumn. Look in sandy longleaf pine habitat in Florida and Georgia; most active April to June in morning hours.
Coordinates
31.2000°N, 81.5000°W
HABITAT
Longleaf pine and scrub-oak upland sandhill habitat with deep well-drained sandy soils for burrowing
CONSERVATION STATUS
Vulnerable
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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