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Fort McAllister
Overview
Fort McAllister State Park offers a unique blend of Southern history and coastal beauty. Located along the banks of the Great Ogeechee River, this park is home to a **remarkably preserved Civil War earthwork fort** that remains largely intact. For RVers, it provides a quiet escape where giant Spanish moss-draped oaks create a serene canopy over the campground. It is a destination that balances educational historical exploration with outdoor recreation in a scenic Georgia marshland setting.
Location & Surroundings
Situated in Richmond Hill, Georgia, the park sits just south of Savannah near the Atlantic coast. The landscape is defined by **expansive salt marshes** and sweeping river views that change dramatically with the tides. The surrounding area is relatively secluded, offering a peaceful atmosphere away from heavy highway noise and urban congestion. Visitors will find themselves surrounded by ancient live oaks and palmettos, providing a true sense of the lush Georgia Lowcountry environment.
Amenities & Park Features
The campground features 67 well-spaced sites that accommodate both tents and RVs, including **pull-through and back-in options** for various rig sizes. Guests have access to modern facilities designed for comfort and convenience during their stay:
- Reliable water and 30/50-amp electrical hookups.
- **Clean bathhouses with hot showers** and laundry facilities.
- A private boat ramp and fishing dock on the Ogeechee River.
- An on-site trading post for camping essentials and historical gifts.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
The primary draw is the historic fort and on-site museum, where travelers can tour bunkers and learn about the fort's fall during the Civil War. Nature lovers can explore over **seven miles of shaded hiking and biking trails** through the coastal forest. Fishing and kayaking on the river are popular daily activities for guests. Additionally, the historic charm and world-class dining of **Savannah are located nearby**, making this park a perfect home base for regional exploration.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is an ideal match for **history buffs and nature enthusiasts** who prefer a quiet, wooded setting over a high-traffic commercial resort. It is perfect for families looking for an educational outdoor experience and photographers seeking that classic Southern aesthetic. Because of its spacious layouts and direct river access, it is also a great fit for **boaters and slow-traveling RVers** wanting to explore the Georgia coast at a more relaxed and reflective pace.
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- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Discounts
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- On-Site Rentals
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- Internet
User Reviews
WEARRVgoing
We walked the grounds and toured the fort. So much history to learn about. We also stayed at the campground where most sites are spacious, shower house clean and even had a laundry room! Trails were easy but nice, geocache.
Jamie B Mustoe
GREAT state park! We camped here at their Savage Island campground for two weeks in January ‘26. Clean warm bath house, everywhere is dog friendly, short trails to wander, and a fishing pier. Sites 19-22 have the most sun exposure, great for a Starlink and solar. All else are very shaded. Spacious sites, and easy to navigate.
Joseph Tam
Well preserved state park. There is a small fee to see the fort itself and battlements as well as museum exhibits both are not very large but you can take your time strolling through and imagining a union iron clad sinking a Confederate blockade runner just off the inlet. The surrounding area has room for camping and more natural area worth seeing.
Georgia Constantine
Beautiful State Park, excellent park staff. A great spot to throw a line in or picnic w the kids.Will be booking a campsite soon.
Mallory Hoffman
Fantastic option for those exploring Savannah and local wildlife! Gorgeous park with lots of wildlife and places to walk. The cabins are truly impressive (sorry, I totally didnt take a photo)! No wifi, so plan for that.
Linda G
Beautiful park. Stayed 2 nights and will be back. Large sites with water and hydro. Some sites with sewer. Varied wildlife wider the park. Saw many deer, armadillo, owls raccoons. Reasonable prices and nice quiet park. Trails, boats ramps. Small gift shop on site. Dump station, comfort stations. Highly recommend this gem!
Hannah Justice (Telamorphis)
A good experience with plenty of knowledge to learn about the fort and area surrounding! Hiking trails were a bit flooded from the recent rain but still plenty to explore besides them. The places they let your explore are spooky but awesome to see! Very Well maintained!
Julie Turner
The guest services were kind and helpful. The self guided tour was perfect. It was very discriptive and informative. You could go through at your own pace. The entire place was beautiful and tranquil. If you listened closely as the wind blew through the trees and the palm fronds, you might hear the voices of long ago soldiers as the prepared for and fought battles. This is somewhere I would definitely return to in the future.
Laura Eaton
I stayed at the backcountry/hike-in site 1 on April 22nd. Arrived after the park office had closed but it was pretty easy to figure out where I was going from the reservation packet they had left to the left of the entrance. No information about where to park for hike-in sites. The hike was short but nice. The right-hand trail of the loop (the shortest way to site 1) is closed but it still took less than 20 minutes to get to the site. Site is pretty small with no fire ring and it is right next to the “lookout platform” (kinda disappointing- it’s only about 7 or 8 feet off of the ground) so if anyone wants to go there they will be traipsing through your campsite. But the hike in sites are far away from the main campground so not sure that many people would be interested (no one came through my site in the 12 hours or so I was there). The location is nice, right at the edge of a wetland area with a small waterway right in front of the lookout center, but the bugs are relentless. The no see ums were so bad I could not enjoy my dinner on the lookout platform like I had hoped, and the campground rules state that you are not allowed to have a fire unless it is in a designated ring so I spent 99% of my time there in my tent hiding from the bugs. Maybe it was just the time of year, but I don’t think I would stay here again. Also, they charge you a parking/access fee and I think that’s pretty crap to be charged for that when you are already paying for camping.
Rob Pyecha
Campground was our favorite in the coastal GA area. Beautiful, shaded, and a great amount of vegetation for privacy. We saw deer, armadillo, and raccoons in the campground. The staff was great and the whole park was dog friendly. The fort itself was also very cool and worth the trip!