Cay Creek Wetlands Interpretive Center | Midway, Georgia
189 Charlie Butler Rd.Midway GA 31320
Phone:
912-884-3344
The area is rich in diversity. Bay, Cypress and Oak trees are abundant, as are Palms, Palmettos and Magnolias. The area provides habitats for numerous species of animals, including birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and insects. The site is several different ecosystems. Each has specific traits that give it character, but the distinctions may be overlooked by the casual observer. Look closely and you may notice the differences in plant and animal life in those areas that are permanently wet when compared with areas that are intermittently wet and dry.
The site has its history, too. Look for the low earthen berms that cross the landscape. In some instances, they may be the high ground on which you stand. These are the remains of dikes that were used for growing rice. Rice production was common to the area in the 19th Century. Cay Creek Wetlands has seen exciting activity recently with the completion of a boardwalk, allowing visitors to easily access the wetlands in both wet and dry seasons. An interpretive center building, designed to house exhibits and information, will soon follow.
Cay Creek Wetlands Interpretive Center is part of a 10-stop Liberty Trail driving tour that includes: Midway National Historic District, Cay Creek Wetlands, Geechee Kunda Cultural Arts Center, LeConte-Woodmanston Botanical Gardens, Dorchester Academy and Museum, Fort Stewart Museum, Melon Bluff Nature Heritage Preserve, Seabrook Village, Fort Morris State Historic Site, and Sunbury Cemetery. For a complete tour, including driving directions, click here.
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I just got home from visiting a friend that lives in Midway. One of the many places she took me was Cay Creek. This place is so amazing and peaceful! The boardwalk and watch tower made the perfect setting for the environment! I look forward to going back there for another visit! I highly recommend if you vacationing near Midway or just driving through, stop in and walk the boardwalk of Cay Creek!
Hello there,
I went by just before 5 PM and discover it was closed. What the signs says open daily but didnt mention the closing gate. Can you tell me what time the gate close as it says before dusk! I live in Hinesville and was going on the tour. I will be back again soon since I’ve never been there before.
What a great place…so peaceful and with the birding tower and boardwalk put this on your must see list if you like the outdoors!!