Fort Mcallister State Historic Site

Open — Open year-round. Park hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Reservations available through the Georgia State Parks system.

About

Located south of Savannah on the banks of the Ogeechee River, Fort McAllister State Historic Park combines Civil War history with coastal Georgia camping. The park's 1,725 acres showcase the best-preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy, which withstood seven attacks by Union ironclads before falling in 1864 during Sherman's March to the Sea. Visitors can explore the fort grounds with cannons, hot shot furnace, bombproof barracks, and palisades, while a museum houses Civil War artifacts, a video presentation, and gift shop. The shaded campground offers 67 sites for tents, trailers, and RVs with electric and water hookups, accommodating rigs up to 80 feet. Sites are nestled among live oaks and Spanish moss, bordered by tidal Redbird Creek. Seven elevated cottages sit on stilts near the marsh, surrounded by palmettos and palm trees. For a more primitive experience, a backcountry campsite is accessible via a 1.5-mile hike. Recreation includes fishing from the dock and pier, boating with two boat ramps providing access to Redbird Creek and the Ogeechee River, hiking trails, paddling, and biking with rentals available. Large picnic areas with river views and playgrounds make this an ideal family destination combining history and coastal nature.

Directions

Fort McAllister State Park is located south of Savannah, Georgia, near Richmond Hill. From I-95, take exit 90 and follow GA-144 east for approximately 10 miles. Turn left onto Fort McAllister Road and continue for about 3 miles to reach the park entrance.

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