Campground Details - FORT MCALLISTER STATE HISTORIC PARK, GA - ReserveAmerica

Description

Located south of Savannah on the banks of the Ogeechee River, this scenic park showcases the best-preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy. The earthworks were attacked seven times by Union ironclads but did not fall until 1864 -- ending Gen. William T. Sherman’s “March to the Sea.” Visitors can explore the grounds with cannons, a furnace, bombproof, barracks, palisades and more, while a Civil War museum contains artifacts, a video and gift shop.

Geography:

Nestled among giant live oaks, Spanish moss and salt marsh, this park is a beautiful location for camping, fishing, boating and picnicking. Three cottages sit on stilts near the marsh, surrounded by palm trees and palmettos. The shaded campground is bordered by tidal Redbird Creek, a boat ramp, fishing dock and nature trail. A large picnic area offers river views and playgrounds, while another boat ramp provides access to the Ogeechee River.

Recreation:

SOLDIER PROGRAMS: Offered Tuesdays through Saturdays beginning at 1 p.m. Learn about the American Civil War, soldier life, medicine, infantry, weapons and more from staff historians.

Facilities:

1,725 Acres
3 Cottages ($130) -- #3 is dog friendly ($40 per dog, max 2)
65 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($25-$28)
Backcountry Campsites ($9/person)
2 Picnic Shelters ($40)
Group Shelter (seats 150, $205)
Pioneer Campground ($45)
Earthwork Fort
Civil War Museum and Gift Shop ($3.50-$5)
Boat Ramps, Dock and Fishing Pier

Nearby Attractions:

Skidaway Island State Park
Wormsloe State Historic Site
Brunswick & The Golden Isles of Georgia
Fort Jackson
Fort Morris State Historic Site
Historic Downtown Savannah
Richmond Hill, Georgia

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
Bike Rentals Biking Trails Birding Boat Launch Boat Ramps Boating Canoe Rental Dump Station Dumpster Fire Rings Fishing Fishing Pier Geocaching Group Camping Handicap Access Hiking Hiking Trails Laundry	Lookout Tower Museum Nature Trails Office Parking Picnic Shelter Picnicking Pit Toilet Playground Rent Bicycles Restrooms Saltwater Fishing Saltwater Fishing Showers Staff Residence Telephone Washer/Dryer

Alerts and Important Information

Parkpass is required for all vehicles.
ParkPass fees:
1-12 passenger vehicles $5 per day or $50 annual ParkPass;
13 - 30 passenger vehicles $30 per day or $75 annual ParkPass;
31 or more passenger vehicles $70 per day or $250 annual ParkPass;
Georgia active duty military/veterans $3.75 per day or $37.50 annual ParkPass.
ParkPass is available at the park office or by calling (770) 389-7401.
Overnight guests pay only one fee for the duration of their stay.

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
31.89056, -81.19583
31°53'26"N, 81°11'45"W

Located 10 miles east of I-95 on Georgia Spur 144. Take Exit 90 off I-95.