Fort King George State Historic Site: Hours and Fees

Water And Ice Safety: read this before you go

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 October 20, 2026 on its official page.

Hours

Tuesday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Cost

Adults $8.25

Where

Darien, Coastal Georgia

Dogs

Leashed, trails only

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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.

Plan it in three lines

Getting In
Admission: adults $8.25, seniors $6.25, youth $4.75. Check the list below for family and group rates.
Tuesday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Make It a Day
Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site is about 5 miles away. Coming up near here: Autumn Encampment 2026 (colonial military reenactment) in Darien.
6 events within 30 mi

Fort King George State Historic Site Hours

Hours at a glance today is outlined

Days of the week

MonTueWedThuFriSatSunHistoric SiteTue–Sun · 9 a.m.–5 p.m.closed

Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Day.

A quick view of the usual hours. Seasonal changes and holiday closures are in the list below, so read that before you drive.

Historic Site: Tuesday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day.

What It Costs

Admission, side by side

Adults (18–61)$8.25
Seniors (62+)$6.25
Youth (6–17)$4.75
Children (under 6)$2.75

Admission as listed on the official page; check it before a long drive. Group rates and annual passes are in the list below.

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

Address302 McIntosh Road SE, Darien, GA 31305
CountyMcIntosh (Coastal Georgia region)
GPS31.36442, -81.41307 (directions in Google Maps)
Historic Site912-437-4770
Official pagegastateparks.org/FortKingGeorge

Dogs and Strollers

DogsGeorgia 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 noticeLeashed pets are allowed on historic site trails, however, they are not allowed in buildings.
StrollersThe 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

Around Fort King George within 30 miles

State parks and historic sites

1Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Sitestate historic site5 mi
2Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Islandstate park8 mi
3Fort Morris State Historic Sitestate historic site29 mi
4Crooked River State Parkstate park37 mi

Events coming up

5Autumn Encampment 2026 (colonial military reenactment)Darien1 mi
62026 RSM ClassicSea Island16 mi
7Wobble B4U Gobble Thanksgiving Day 5KBrunswick16 mi
8Holly Jolly JekyllJekyll Island21 mi
9Cold-Stunned PlungeJekyll Island21 mi
101721: Life of a SailorDarien1 mi

Straight-line distances from the site’s GPS point. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable. The same places are listed below.

Nov 13 – Nov 14Autumn Encampment 2026 (colonial military reenactment), Darien (about 1 mile away)
Nov 16 – Nov 222026 RSM Classic, Sea Island (about 16 miles away)
Nov 26Wobble B4U Gobble Thanksgiving Day 5K, Brunswick (about 16 miles away, from $25)
Nov 27 – Jan 3, 2027Holly Jolly Jekyll, Jekyll Island (about 21 miles away)
Nov 28Cold-Stunned Plunge, Jekyll Island (about 21 miles away)
Dec 4 – Dec 61721: Life of a Sailor, Darien (about 1 mile away)

Events within 30 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of October 20, 2026; 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 October 20, 2026. 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.

Safety Notice

Water And Ice Safety: Read This Before You Go

Lakes, ponds, rivers, creeks, beaches and ice can kill, quickly and without warning. Conditions change by the hour and we cannot see them from here. This page is general information only. It is not a safety assessment, and it does not say or promise that any place, water, ice or activity is safe.

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Children and weak swimmers: the CDC says to assign a responsible adult to watch children closely and constantly in or near water, with no phone, reading, alcohol or drugs, and to use life jackets for children in and around natural water. It also says inflatable or foam toys are not safety devices.
Open water hides hazards. The CDC names currents, waves, rocks, vegetation and poor visibility. As general guidance (not from a named source), also expect sudden drop-offs, very cold water even on a warm day, submerged objects, boat traffic and changing weather. Never swim alone, and never mix alcohol with water or boats.

Emergency in the United States: call 911. Learn CPR, as the CDC recommends.

Not ConfirmedWe have not verified current water or ice conditions, water quality, access, swimming or boating permission, lifeguard hours, fees, rules or closures for any place on this page. The land owner or managing agency (a park, city, county, state or federal office, or the property owner) is the one who can confirm them. Ask them before you go.

Sources read on 8 November 2026: the Minnesota DNR ice thickness guidelines (dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/thickness.html, no page date shown) and the CDC drowning prevention page (cdc.gov/drowning/prevention, page dated 29 September 2025). Guidance can change and can differ by state and by place: check the current text and your local agency before relying on it. This notice is general guidance only. It is not legal, medical, rescue or professional safety advice, and nobody on this site is a lifeguard or safety professional. You are responsible for your own safety and for any children and pets with you, and you use this information at your own risk. Water, ice, weather and local rules change quickly and differ by state, county and property. To the fullest extent the law allows, this site, its owner and its contributors are not responsible for any injury, death, loss or damage that results from using this information or from visiting any place, water or ice mentioned here. If you do not accept that, do not rely on this page (see the Limits Of Liability in our Terms Of Use).

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