Short answer
Fort King George State Historic Site is a state historic site in McIntosh County, near Darien. Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission is $8.25 for adults. Checked on its official page.
A reconstruction of the cypress blockhouse, barracks and earthen fort built in 1721 on the Altamaha River; from 1721 to 1727 it was the southernmost outpost of the British Empire in North America, and the state calls it the oldest English fort remaining on Georgia’s coast.
Fort King George State Historic Site hours
- Historic Site: Tuesday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day.
What it costs
- Admission: Adults (18–61): $8.25; Seniors (62+): $6.25; Youth (6–17): $4.75; Children (under 6): $2.75; All rates are plus tax. Group tours available for 15 or more people. Reservations required at least two weeks in advance.; Historic Site Annual Pass Available
- State historic sites charge their own per-person admission; the state park ParkPass does not cover it.
Where it is and how to get in touch
- Address: 302 McIntosh Road SE, Darien, GA 31305
- County: McIntosh (Coastal Georgia region)
- GPS: 31.36442, -81.41307 (directions in Google Maps)
- Historic Site: 912-437-4770
- Official page: gastateparks.org/FortKingGeorge
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).
- This site’s notice: Leashed pets are allowed on historic site trails, however, they are not allowed in buildings.
- Strollers: the park does not publish stroller rules. Paths range from paved walks to rough trails, so call ahead (912-437-4770) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at Fort King George State Historic Site
Facilities the park lists: Barracks; Museum & Film; Gift Shop; Picnic Area; Wi-Fi — available in the Visitor Center.
Events coming up near Fort King George
- Oct 23 – Oct 24: Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival, Jekyll Island (about 21 miles away, free)
- Nov 11: Kingsland Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony, Kingsland (about 42 miles away, free)
- Nov 20 – Nov 21: Kingsland Catfish Festival, Kingsland (about 42 miles away, free)
- Nov 28 – Dec 24: December Nights and Holiday Lights, Savannah (about 45 miles away)
- Dec 5: Winter Carnival & Big Truck Roundup, Jekyll Island (about 21 miles away)
Events within 50 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
- Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site (state historic site, Glynn County), about 5 miles away
- Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island (state park, McIntosh County), about 8 miles away
- Fort Morris State Historic Site (state historic site, Liberty County), about 29 miles away
- Crooked River State Park (state park, Camden County), about 37 miles away
More on It’s Georgia
- All Georgia state parks and historic sites, by region
- Georgia landmarks: national parks, state historic sites and National Historic Landmarks
- Coastal Georgia: more places to go in the region
Source: the Fort King George State Historic Site 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.
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