Winding Creek, St. Simons Island, GA 31522 For Sale

Winding Creek is a rare 763± acre coastal sporting property located in Georgia's Golden Isles - offering the beauty of coastal islands with the recreational excellence only offered in South Georgia.

With 1.6± miles of frontage along Green Creek, which feeds directly into the Turtle River, and expansive views across saltwater estuaries, this is a true sporting retreat in one of the Southeast's most revered coastal regions.

The uplands are managed for hunting deer, turkey and doves. Quail could be developed.

Anchored by a stunning 2.5± acre waterfront homesite shaded by grand live oaks, Winding Creek is uniquely positioned for both recreation and investment. The ability to build a dream home with a short dock to deep water - mere minutes by boat from some of the region's best year-round inshore fishing - is unmatched in the region. From seasonal flood-tide fishing for reds to what is arguably some of the best tarpon fishing in the Southeast (July–September), this is a place where morning decisions hinge on whether to deer hunt or cast a line.

Inside the gate, a top-tier road system and 27± acres already cleared for food plots or habitat enhancement provide turn-key access to the property's diverse hunting and recreational offerings. With excellent deer and turkey populations, Winding Creek is a rare coastal property where premier hunting and premier fishing meet on the same property.

Its location allows convenient exploration of the nearby Golden Isles, renowned for its pristine beaches and historic charm. The property lies just 20 minutes from the vibrant, historic downtown of Brunswick and only 30 minutes from the luxury of St. Simons Island and The Cloister at Sea Island—making this a perfect mix of rural seclusion and upscale access. For those looking to entertain or enjoy fine dining, golf, and shopping, it's all just a short drive or boat ride away. Jekyll Island is also within reach, as is a nearby public boat ramp just 10 minutes from the gate. The upscale Sea Island's 31561 ZIP Code has the U.S.'s priciest residential real estate within a vacation resort as ranked by median listing price, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Winding Creek is protected under a conservation easement, surrounded by thousands of additional conserved acres - ensuring this landscape will remain wild, beautiful, and undeveloped for generations. And yet, a strategic 13± acre portion of the tract remains outside the easement, preserving potential for a future resort lodge, retreat, or other higher-and-better-use development that aligns with the property's natural aesthetic. It's the best of both worlds - buying at a conservation easement discount while retaining future upside.

The current owner, who began designing this property as a forever retreat, has been pulled out of state due to family business obligations and reluctantly decided to offer Winding Creek for sale. The original camp house on the property features a unique architectural detail - built atop old cypress stumps and logs - a nod to the timeless craftsmanship and authenticity of this coastal region.

In terms of value, Winding Creek stands apart. With similar properties like Apalachee Ridge (also 700+ acres with 3.5 miles of shoreline on a lake near the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds) priced over $4.2M, this Golden Isles tract represents exceptional value in a far more exclusive coastal corridor.

Winding Creek is an exceptional opportunity to secure a premium waterfront hunting and fishing recreational tract.