Fort McAllister Historic Park, Richmond Hill, Georgia
Located on the bank of the Great Ogeechee River south of Savannah, this park is the home of the best preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy. The sand and mud earthworks were attacked seven times by Union ironclads, but did not fall until captured in 1864 by Gen. William T. Sherman during his infamous “March to the Sea.” Nestled among giant live oaks and beautiful salt marsh, this park is a quiet location for camping, hiking, fishing and picnicking. The park’s Civil War museum features an interior designed to resemble a bombproof, containing exhibits and artifacts, a video and gift shop. Three cottages sit on stilts at the marsh edge, surrounded by palm trees and palmettos. The campground is bordered by tidal Redbird Creek, a boat ramp and nature trail.
65 Campsites - Reserve
3 Cottages - Reserve
2 Picnic Shelters - Reserve
1 Group Shelter - Reserve
1 Pioneer Camp - Reserve
Located 10 miles east of I-95 on Ga. Spur 144 (take I-95 exit #90).
Facilities:
1,725 Acres
65 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($24)
Backcountry Campsites ($5)
3 Cottages ($110)
Cottage #3 is a dog friendly cottage
2 Picnic Shelters ($30)
Group Shelter (seats 150, $200)
Pioneer Campground ($25 and up)
Earthwork Fort
Civil War Museum and Gift Shop
Boat Ramps and Dock
Fishing Pier
Playgrounds
Activities:
Hiking and Biking – 4.3 miles of trails
Picnicking
Saltwater Fishing
Fort Tours (call for reservations)
Birding - Colonial Coast Birding Trail
Address and contact details
3894 Fort McAllister Road
Richmond Hill
Georgia
31324
USA
- (912) 727-2339 ( Telephone )
- (800) 864-7275 ( Tollfree )
- Website