Fort McAllister State Park
Fort McAllister State Park
Fort McAllister State Park
4.5
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Home of the best preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy, this coastal park offers a museum containing Civil War artifacts as well as camping and picnicking facilities.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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AnnTRockHill_SC
Rock Hill, SC144 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
We always go camping for Christmas holidays. This was our first - but not last - visit here & we loved it! Campsites are wonderful - gravel, level, large, good privacy. 18 sites are full hookup. No wifi but we didn't care or need. Fort itself was fascinating & work the visit. Staff were super friendly!
Written December 23, 2023
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Joan L
Gainesville, FL163 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Stretch your legs discovering a great earthen fort. Staff friendly and helpful. A great stop on your fort tour. Enjoyed our visit.
Written November 22, 2023
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Marsha G
Port Saint John, FL3 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
This was our 1st time camping here and we loved the place! We will definitely be returning! Great place to camp with kids and very dog friendly. They let you bring your dog everywhere! Even the fort and visitor center is dog friendly. The staff and camp hosts were always friendly and waving. The camp store beats the near by firewood prices so just buy your firewood there! They sell ice by the bags if you need ice for your cooler. The setting was beautiful and well taken care of. Everyday there were deer in the campground that gave it an extra magical touch! We can't wait to go back!!
Written November 12, 2023
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Raretravelo
Woodstock, GA321 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Campground host were excellent and friendly and helpful. Our site was large and clean. Only issue was fire pit was way to close to rv so we used our portable pit. Park office staff were ok, one lady’s as extremely friendly and helpful, all others seemed to be you were bothering or interrupting them. The gate attendant was a joke, i think we woke him one time and he just snarled at us.
The fort itself was awesome, we did two days to see it all.
The fort itself was awesome, we did two days to see it all.
Written January 29, 2023
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grandmalovestravling
Hilliard, FL224 contributions
Oct 2022
Stayed here two nights in cottages 4 & 5 with our sons and their families. Beautiful cottages on stilts (lots of climbing stairs when going between cabins). Each cottage is two bedrooms (2 queen beds in each bedroom) and two baths. Each has a nice, fully furnished kitchen with pots, pans, utensils, silverware, cups, plates, etc. They provide garbage bags, dish detergent, roll of paper towels, dish cloths and hot pads. We brought paper goods so we didn't use their dishes but nice to know they are there if needed. Even had a can opener, which is great because I forgot mine. Each family brought food for a meal and we used many of the things in the kitchen. They also have a dishwasher with detergent provided. Bed linens and bath towels are provided, along with soap, shampoo and lotion, just like in a hotel. Each cabin had three TV's, one in living room and one in each bedroom. My only complaint would be the shower head. It is very high. I couldn't reach it to adjust and I'm 5'6".
The park rangers are very friendly and helpful. They drive through the cottage area often to make sure everything is okay.
The weather was beautiful. The family brought their bikes and rented two. I think you can also rent kayaks. They rode on the trails and got a little muddy. Some went to the Fort. A playground was right across from our cottages for our little grandson. Would definitely recommend.
The park rangers are very friendly and helpful. They drive through the cottage area often to make sure everything is okay.
The weather was beautiful. The family brought their bikes and rented two. I think you can also rent kayaks. They rode on the trails and got a little muddy. Some went to the Fort. A playground was right across from our cottages for our little grandson. Would definitely recommend.
Written October 17, 2022
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SS_Forever
Dallas, TX480 contributions
May 2022
Never stayed in this area and seeing all the salt marshes was very interesting. Getting to the park no problem. Once you get to the camping area a bit curvy. I only recall pull thru sites so good for our longer rig. We did walk around which glad we did as we did the bigger loop when exiting as the smaller would have been more challenging.
Our site looked toward the marshes and was very large. Really liked it. They do have the no seeum nats so having a fire going is good to get the smoke to run them off. Bug spray a must. Also was told even if nice outside close up windows as they can get thru the screens. Make sure you visit the Fort and museum, very fascinating. Lots of great restaurants in area and a brewery. We camped at Fort McAllister State Park in a Fifth Wheel.
Our site looked toward the marshes and was very large. Really liked it. They do have the no seeum nats so having a fire going is good to get the smoke to run them off. Bug spray a must. Also was told even if nice outside close up windows as they can get thru the screens. Make sure you visit the Fort and museum, very fascinating. Lots of great restaurants in area and a brewery. We camped at Fort McAllister State Park in a Fifth Wheel.
Written June 18, 2022
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Steve from Savannah
12 contributions
May 2022
Great, peaceful place to enjoy the water. Fishing & crabbing on the pier, cabin rentals, and camping.
Written May 8, 2022
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Ron
Savannah, GA892 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
We decided to try the Redbird Creek Trail today expecting to hike new trail created after Mathew destroyed the original one. We were shocked to discover that this temporary trail was closed and original trail reopened. New bridge across the swamp, 3.1 miles round trip (from parking lot) including 0.5 mile rt spur to the observation deck. It took five years, but finally we have our favorite trail back.
Written February 19, 2022
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Dewayne P
Elizabethtown, KY1,858 contributions
Jan 2022
This was a neat site. Plenty of parking as the historical part is part of a larger park with RVs, camping, etc. Minimal fee for admission and that includes a short film, museum, and access to the fort itself. There was a period actor who went over how Soldiers of the era fired their weapons. It was a fun outting!
Written January 20, 2022
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blackriverwoman
Virginia478 contributions
Dec 2021
This fort is so unique. It has a central area surrounded by earthen bunkers that look like small indian burial mounds. You can go inside the mounds which are dimly lit with old fashioned grill covered light bulbs to see where soldiers slept in bunks and ammunition and other things were stored. There is even a fireplace in one of them. When you check in, you are given a map for a self tour that takes you to numbered points of interest. There are cannons and a lookout platform you can climb. We also went on the magnolia trail which was beautiful and relaxing. There is a fishing pier and wooden double swings all along the river where we sat and let the world go by. The place is clean and there is plenty of free parking.
Written December 20, 2021
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Jimmy B
Richmond Hill, GA13 contributions
I am not sure of the cost to get in but it is well worth whatever it is to visit the wonderful museum and the fort itself.
LindaAlaska
Anchorage, AK4 contributions
Distance to Savannah?
Jody M
Savannah, GA20 contributions
As long as you are not in am or pm school zone or rush hour traffic, it will take about 45 minutes. During rush hour, add up to 30 minutes. Well worth the drive!!
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GE0FL
Spokane, WA383 contributions
Obviously you are a person with no class, education, or manners. Why we don't practice culling the population of people like you is quite frankly, beyond my comprehension. This site is an opinion site on places people travel and as such is subjective as to their experiences. While we may not agree with another's opinions, to out rightly insult them based on your limited education level just shows who is really the stupid one here. As I am obviously much more traveled than you, obviously had a more complete and higher education level than you, and most likely speak more languages than you (5), allow me to put this on terms you can understand... nanny,nanny, boo boo. Poor baby doesn't understand. Put on you big boy pants and start acting like an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort McAllister State Park
- Fort McAllister State Park is open:
- Sun - Sat 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Hotels near Fort McAllister State Park:
- (0.11 km) Fort McAllister State Historic Park Campground
- (13.63 km) Fairfield Inn & Suites Savannah SW/Richmond Hill
- (13.72 km) Best Western Plus Richmond Hill Inn
- (15.19 km) Best Western Central Inn
- (15.25 km) Comfort Inn Savannah
- Restaurants near Fort McAllister State Park:
- (1.61 km) Fish Tales
- (15.57 km) Driftaway Cafe
- (15.68 km) Sweet Potatoes
- (15.50 km) Sandfly BBQ
- (13.15 km) Smokin Pig
- Attractions near Fort McAllister State Park:
- (12.06 km) Pin Point Heritage Museum
- (14.49 km) Pedal Pub Savannah
- (1.52 km) Captain David Newlin Fishing Charters
- (14.22 km) Skidaway Island State Park
- (15.53 km) Wormsloe Historic Site