Crooked River State Park, State park in St. Marys, United States

Crooked River State Park sits on Georgia's Colonial Coast and covers salt marshes and maritime forests that border the Intracoastal Waterway. The property includes four picnic shelters, boat ramps, camping grounds, cottages, and hiking trails that run through the natural landscape.

The McIntosh Sugarworks, a tabby mill built around 1825, stands in ruins near the park. It was later used to produce starch during the American Civil War and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. The park itself was established as a state park on March 7, 1939, and unofficially opened to the public on March 27, 1947.

The nature center shares information about coastal Georgia's wildlife through displays of local fish, snakes, turtles, and other creatures that live in the region.

The park is easy to reach with picnic areas, boat ramps, and a nature center for visitors. Plan your visit for warmer months when wildlife is more active and outdoor activities are more comfortable.

The park lies on the south bank of the Crooked River, a short drive from St. Marys, the mainland gateway to Cumberland Island National Seashore; it does not border the seashore itself. Tidal currents of the Crooked River have eroded parts of the original park, including its first swimming pool and fishing pier, and five cottages were moved to higher ground.