Along the Georgia coast, 15 major barrier islands and many smaller islands are separated from the mainland from an extensive series of marshes and sounds. Unlike many of the developed barrier islands of the east coast,  the Georgia barrier islands still retain much of their natural wilderness. Approximately two-thirds of the islands are designated as parks, wildlife refuges, research reserves and heritage preserves with limited or no public access. This Photo Gallery shows photographs of Georgia’s 16 major barrier islands with brief descriptions and links to more detailed profiles of each island. To view the complete album CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE.

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• View in conjunction with an INTERACTIVE MAP showing the locations of all of Georgia’s major barrier islands.