At the Ohoopee Dunes, sand deposits reach depths of up to 70 feet in some places. This is a striking natural feature of Tattnall County, where river landscapes and designated natural areas also help define the region. The Ohoopee River adds a distinctive touch: clear black water flows alongside its soft, white sandbars. The river is also recommended for overnight camping trips.
Dunes, River and Protected Nature
The Ohoopee Dunes Natural Area extends into Tattnall County. Within the larger area is the 270-acre Ohoopee Dunes Preserve, a protected site. The details about the dunes reveal a landscape that cannot be described by its extent alone: in some places, the sand deposits reach 70 feet deep.
Big Hammock also offers a range of natural features. Big Hammock WMA includes 7,221 acres of state-owned land. Big Hammock Natural Area is listed by the National Park Service as a National Natural Landmark and contains a large colony of Georgia plume. Together, these two areas represent different aspects of the county’s natural heritage: the scale of a state-owned area and the special recognition of a Natural Area.
Another destination for landscape enthusiasts is Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park, with its 12-acre lake. Along the Ohoopee River, meanwhile, sandbars and dark, clear water shape the scenery. Together, these places offer a range of natural features, from the lake in the state park to the dunes and the river.
Routes Through Tattnall County
The Wiregrass Trail runs through Tattnall County as a 70-mile historic highway and is a scenic alternative route on Highway 57. The Woodpecker Route dates back to 1922; it passes through Tattnall County and three of its communities. The Georgia Grown Trail: 301 is a corridor through eight counties that also passes through Tattnall County.
The routes differ in the details that define them: the Wiregrass Trail is noted for its length and highway, while the Woodpecker Route is identified by its 1922 origins and its path through three communities. The Georgia Grown Trail: 301 represents a broader scale, spanning eight counties. Those interested in roads and routes can thus choose between a historic highway, a route with early origins and a corridor crossing multiple counties.
Local History and Heritage
In Reidsville, the historic Tattnall County Courthouse was built in 1902. The Alexander Hotel also tells part of the county’s architectural history: it was built in 1892 and added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 17, 1982. Today, it houses the Greater Tattnall Chamber of Commerce and the Reidsville Welcome Station. Architectural history and visitor information come together here under one roof.
Other historic buildings add to this picture. The Glennwanis Hotel was built in 1926. The historic Nelson Hotel in Reidsville has been restored, as has the W. L. Morris Building in Collins. These buildings represent different facets of the county’s heritage: a courthouse, hotels built in different years and restored buildings in Reidsville and Collins.
The Glennville-Tattnall Museum offers a look inside a 19th-century classroom and at the history of the turpentine industry. Both educational history and a historic industry are among the topics visitors can discover there.
Wine, Tours and an Annual Event
Watermelon Creek Vineyard specializes in wines made from Muscadine grapes and offers guided tours. The history of the vineyard’s present-day home also stretches far back: its origins date to 1812 on the banks of Watermelon Creek. Winemaking, tours and this local history give the vineyard a distinctive place alongside the county’s historic buildings and natural features.
An annual event is the Battle at Manassas. It is held every year on the third weekend in March at Fort Wallace-Wood in Tattnall County. If you plan to include the event in your trip, check the specific dates for that year before you travel.
Golf as a Distinctive Feature
Brazell's Creek Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-71 course. From the back tees, it measures just under 7,000 yards. These details give golf enthusiasts a clear sense of the course’s length and par, while lakes, rivers and protected natural areas appeal to other interests.
Discover more destinations: Glennville, Mitchell County, Forsyth, Bryan, Brooks, Dawson County, Dekalb, Coweta.
For the broader travel overview: Georgia.
