Visit Fort McAllister Historic State Park in Richmond Hill Georgia
Located on the bank of the Great Ogeechee River south of Savannah Georgia, this 1725-acre park is the home of the best preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy.
Park Amenities & Activities - See giant live oaks and beautiful salt marsh, this park is a quiet location for camping, hiking, fishing and picnicking. 65 tent, RV and trailer campsites1 pioneer campground2 Backcountry Campsite 7 Cottages 3 picnic shelters 1 Group Shelter best preserved Earthwork Fort fortification of the Confederacy Self-guided fort tours using video, museum and fort guide or call for reservations. Civil War museum and Gift Shop Playgrounds seasonal canoe and kayak rentalsboat ramp boat dock private boats allowed water skiing saltwater fishingfishing pier4.3 miles of hiking and biking trails Bike rentals Birding Colonial Coast Birding Trail GeoCaching Weddings (park approval required) Home of the End of General Sherman's infamous March to the Sea.
Cottage- Two bedroom cottage. Cottage is 14 feet off ground. Has two double beds in each bedroom. Sleeps 8. Has two bathrooms right off of bedrooms. Bed and bath linens provided. Fully equipped kitchen with microwave and dishwasher. Heat/AC. TV. No phone. Screen porch overlooks marsh.
60 foot campsites hold the following equipment: 1 tent, 2 tents, a pop-up trailer, a trailer up to 60', or a motorhome up to 60'. Each site has water, 30 amp electrical service, picnic table, grill. Some sites have fire ring. No cable hookups. Comfort station has washer/dryer. Maximum 6 people per site. Maximum 2 vehicles per site. Park is woodsy and has good fishing pier.
Pioneer Campsite - This is a primitive, rugged site for groups only. 10 person minimum. Site is located byitself. Sites have water but no electricity. Sites have adirondack shelter, fire ring and shared pit toilets. This area is for hike in campers only.
Group Shelter - Enclosed shelter. Located in the Day-Use area are; fishing pier, open field, and soda machine. Has kitchen, restroom, heat, air conditioning, and fireplace. Utensils, cookware, and dishes not provided. All visitors are required to have parkpass.
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Shelter 1 - This is an open-sided covered shelter. May be referred to as picnic shelter "L". Shelter is located next to the museum in the day-use area. Day-use area has two playgrounds, a fishing pier, open field, and soda machine. Accessible restrooms nearby. Shelter is within easy walking distance to historic fort, museum, and hiking trails.
Picnic Shelter 2 - Open-sided covered shelter. Located in the Day-Use area; two playgrounds, fishing pier, open field, and soda machine. Accessible restrooms nearby. Shelter is easy walking distance to Historic Fort, Museum, & hiking trails.
Hours and Fees
Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm - $5 Parking Fee
Contact, Address, Driving Directions and Map
Phone: 912-727-2339 at 8 am - 5 pm Campsite and Cottage Reservations: 1-800-864-7275 - Address: 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, Georgia 31324 - Located 10 miles east of I-95 pm GA Spur 144. Take I-95 to #90. Park Facilities Map