Fort McAllister Historic State Park

Photo: Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Located on the bank of the Great Ogeechee River south of Savannah, this 1,725-acre park is home to the best-preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy. Set among giant live oaks and beautiful salt marsh, it’s a quiet spot for camping, hiking, fishing and picnicking – and the site where General Sherman’s March to the Sea came to an end.

Address3894 Fort McAllister Rd., Richmond Hill, GA 31324
Park Hours7 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily
Office Hours8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Parking Fee$5 per vehicle
Park Phone912-727-2339
Campsite & Cottage Reservations1-800-864-7275

Park Facilities Map (PDF)

Driving directions: Located 10 miles east of I-95 on GA Spur 144. Take I-95 to Exit 90.

Park Amenities

67 tent, RV & trailer campsites
2 pioneer campgrounds
1 backcountry campsite
7 cottages
3 picnic shelters
1 group shelter
Best-preserved Confederate earthwork fort
Self-guided fort tours (video, museum & fort guide)
Civil War museum & gift shop
Playgrounds
Seasonal canoe & kayak rentals
Boat ramp & dock (private boats allowed)
Water skiing & saltwater fishing
Fishing pier
4.3 miles of hiking & biking trails
Bike rentals
Colonial Coast Birding Trail
GeoCaching
Weddings (park approval required)

Camping, Cottage & Shelters

Cottage

Two-bedroom cottage, 14 feet off the ground, with two double beds in each bedroom. Sleeps 8. Two bathrooms right off the bedrooms, bed & bath linens provided. Fully equipped kitchen with microwave & dishwasher, heat/AC, TV. No phone. Screened porch overlooks the marsh.

60-Foot Campsites

Holds 1 tent, 2 tents, a pop-up trailer, or a trailer/motorhome up to 60 feet. Water, 30-amp electric, picnic table, grill (some sites have a fire ring), no cable. Comfort station with washer/dryer. Maximum 6 people and 2 vehicles per site. Woodsy setting with a good fishing pier.

Pioneer Campsite

A primitive, rugged site for groups only, 10-person minimum, located by itself. Has water but no electricity, plus an Adirondack shelter, fire ring and shared pit toilets. Hike-in campers only.

Group Shelter

Enclosed shelter in the Day-Use area (fishing pier, open field, soda machine). Has a kitchen, restroom, heat, air conditioning and a fireplace. Utensils, cookware and dishes not provided. ParkPass required.

Picnic Shelter 1

Open-sided covered shelter (also called Shelter “L”) next to the museum in the day-use area, near two playgrounds, a fishing pier, open field and soda machine. Accessible restrooms nearby. Easy walk to the historic fort, museum and hiking trails.

Picnic Shelter 2

Open-sided covered shelter in the day-use area, near two playgrounds, a fishing pier, open field and soda machine. Accessible restrooms nearby. Easy walk to the historic fort, museum and hiking trails.