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Fort McAllister State Park

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Fort McAllister State Park is a 1,725-acre state park in Bryan County, near Richmond Hill. Park hours are 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Parking is $10 per vehicle per day or $70 for an annual ParkPass. The historic site inside charges its own admission. Checked on its official page.

Hours
7 a.m.–10 p.m.
Cost
$10 per vehicle
Where
Richmond Hill, Coastal Georgia
Dogs
Leashed, 6 ft max

On the Ogeechee River south of Savannah, protecting what the park calls the best-preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy, which Union ironclads attacked seven times. Campsites, cottages and trails surround the fort.

Fort McAllister State Park hours

  • Park: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
  • Office: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Historic Site: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

What it costs

  • Parking: $10 per vehicle per day, or a $70 annual ParkPass that works at every Georgia state park. Overnight guests pay the daily fee once per stay; parking is not included with a reservation (Georgia State Parks ParkPass page).
  • Historic site admission: Adults (18–61): $9.75; Seniors (62+): $7.50; Youth (6–17): $5.50; Group rates available with advance notice.

Where it is and how to get in touch

Dogs and strollers

  • Dogs: Georgia State Parks welcomes pets on a leash no longer than six feet, with the owner at all times. Pets are not allowed in park and historic site buildings, lodges, yurts, group camps, swimming areas or beaches (park rules).
  • Strollers: the park does not publish stroller rules. Paths range from paved walks to rough trails, so call ahead (912-727-2339) if you need a stroller-friendly route.

What’s at Fort McAllister State Park

Facilities the park lists: 7 Cottages; 67 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites; 1 Backcountry Campsite (1.5-mile hike to sites); 2 Picnic Shelters; 1 Group Shelter (seats 150); 2 Pioneer Campgrounds; Earthwork Fort; Civil War Museum & Film; Gift Shop; Boat Ramps, Dock & Fishing Pier; Playground; Wi-Fi — available in the park office & museum.

Things to do: Biking – rentals available; Boating; Educational Programs and Tours; Fishing; Fort Tours; Hiking; Paddling; Picnicking; Field Trips; Archery – no open range, events only; Civil War Film – with fort admission; Weddings – park approval required; Birding at Georgia State Parks – Colonial Coast Birding Trail; Geocaching.

Accessibility: this site lends a GRIT Freedom Chair (free, reserve ahead). How to book: free all-terrain wheelchairs at Georgia state parks.

Events coming up near Fort McAllister

Events within 30 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of ; distances are straight-line from the site’s GPS point. The park’s own ranger programs and events are on the Georgia State Parks events calendar.

Nearby state parks and historic sites

More on It’s Georgia

Source: the Fort McAllister State Park page on gastateparks.org (Georgia Department of Natural Resources), checked . Hours and fees change, so check the official page before a long drive. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will re-check it.

Cite this page: It's Georgia, “Fort McAllister State Park”, itsgeorgia.com/places/fort-mcallister-state-park/ (updated ). Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page.