Gascoigne Bluff Cliff

Gascoigne Bluff is a low coastal bluff and historic area on St. Simons Island in Glynn County, Georgia. The site overlooks the Frederica River and adjacent salt marshes and is noted for its coastal woodland setting.

The bluff area contains open spaces and shoreline viewpoints rather than a concentrated visitor complex. It is part of the island’s collection of historic and natural sites that illustrate the region’s maritime and plantation-era landscape.

Historically the bluff was used for maritime and agricultural purposes and later became integrated into the development of St. Simons Island as a community with recreational and residential uses. Remnants of historic activity persist in the landscape and in nearby historic structures.

Gascoigne Bluff is located on St. Simons Island off the coast of southeastern Georgia, within Glynn County and close to the island’s principal settlements and beaches.

• Coastal outlook: Sits on the northwestern end of St. Simons Island and overlooks tidal marshes and the Frederica River, offering coastal views and historic landscape context.

Gascoigne Bluff is reached by car via St. Simons Island’s road network; parking and short walks provide access to the bluff and nearby trails. The island is connected to mainland Georgia by causeway and is typically reached from Brunswick, GA.

• Visit at sunrise for the best light on coastal pines and the views across the marshes.
• Look for interpretive signs about the 19th-century plantation era and the timber industry that used the bluff as a port.
• Pair the stop with other sites on St. Simons Island for a full historical and natural-day itinerary.