Fort McAllister State Park Campground

This park is quiet and calm even when it’s busy. There are sites near the salt marshes that offer little to no shade and there are sites away from them that have more shade. The bathrooms are clean and nice with laundry facilities. All sites are pull through with full hook-ups for RVs/trailers. 
The campground has a short walking trail through the woods while there is another back at the main park. You can also launch boats and kayaks directly from the campground but beware of strong currents and winds if kayaking (be sure to get tidal charts and a map from the checkin desk if you’re adventurous enough to go exploring far). 
Staying at the campground offers you half price admission to the Fort and museum which is worth visiting. 
We saw several deer roaming around the campground as well.

A peaceful experience

Beautiful park! Great service! Close to Savannah shopping, Tybee Island, or never leave the park, enjoy the scenery, playgrounds and nature itself!

Fort McAllister

Beautiful campground!! Great playground for kids, great views for adults! Helpful staff!

Our first camping trip together, we thought Halloween would be fun. How much fun? The sites decorated for the holiday, and the kids trick or treated! It was so much fun to see them all dressed up. The fishing pier was nice, and there was canoes and kiacks for rent. The museum was amazing. Make sure you plan at least a half day or more to walk the outside that the confederate daughters have refurbished. The bunkers, the cannons, the ovens to heat the cannonballs are all an walk down history. It makes it come alive.

Halloween night

Stumbled on this by accident! It takes a bit to get here but it is very nice. Had lots of deer and raccoons around...and depending on the time of year you might see a gator on the drive in. Very relaxing and surrounded by history and water fun. Mosquitos and gnats were a bit prevalent but it is a marsh area.

Water and relaxation 

Beautiful and well spaced campsite. Being right by water and a historical battleground was the icing on the cake. 

park sites were good. trails along the creeks. fishing available with GA license. site floods during rain but quickly dryes up when rained stopped. nice museum and grounds sorounding the fort. we found some pottery in the marsh we turned into the park. would highlyrecomend

Nice Park

We try to get to Ft McAllister SP as often as we can. Not too far from Savannah and also close to the other barrier islands.
Large, shaded sites, with breezes off the water to keep cool even in summer.
hiking, a museum and boat dock.
Nice seafood restaurant just outside the park.

One of my favorite spots

The only reason I gave this campground a 4 instead of 5 stars is because the bathhouse near the tent sites was undergoing renovations and not usable.  We had a good walk to go to the other bathroom.  Also, several trails were closed due to down bridges from the hurricane.  Other than that it was a really pretty park with lots of history.  We enjoyed all the wildlife we saw and the campsites were spaced out with a little vegetation in between each.  There is plenty to do at this campground from trails, museum, fort, water activities...  Also, there is a restaurant at the marina before you come into the park.  We didn't get a chance to stop by, but it was packed out, so I'm assuming it's tasty.  There was an Omelette Cafe about 15 minutes from the park, that had an amazing breakfast for our long ride home.

Undergoing maintenance from hurricanes

I’ve always loved Fort McAllister as a kid and still haven’t changed.  It a very peaceful and clean camp ground. 

Cottage #6

One of the Best Campgrounds that's Spacious and has full hookups for a lot of sites... If your into History especially Civil War this is the place...

Great Campground

There was a good amount of space between you and other campers, the restrooms were nearby (a bit unique, these restrooms were solo bathrooms with a private shower in each one - there were ~3 so that meant a wait only occasionally. The privacy was nice though).

The drive between the office and the grounds were absolutely beautiful. You go through a long stretch of road over marshlands - perfect for biking or walking. 

The fishing piers were also beautiful. 

All in all this was a surprising gem. 

A good one

We loved this park. We stayed in the tent area, aptly named deer run. There were plenty of deer there and they are not skittish at all. 

The tent sites were spacious, spread out, and shaded. 

The bathrooms were clean, and individual, bathroom and shower all in one. 

The park was clean overall and does rent SUPs, canoes, and kayaks. The area of the fort is very nice and full of information markers. 

There is a store in which you can purchase ice, and a place to purchase firewood right inside the park. Both big pluses in our book. 

We will definitely visit again. 

June 2020

First camping trip for me and first in a long time for my boyfriend. We had so much fun, every review that talks about the deer being super friendly is more than correct! The site was clean, neighbours weren’t too close and there were great trees to hang our enos! 

Awesome! 

Fort McAllister is a beautiful state park with lots to do and not too far from Savannah. We stayed here over New Year’s 2020z Check in is at the visitor’s center and then there’s a beautiful drive into the campground. There are docks for boats, plenty of trails and wildlife, a pier you can walk out on and the surrounding plants are amazing. Campsites are plenty spacious enough and it was pretty busy over New Year’s despite it being in the middle of the week so I would suggest booking ahead of time. The drive into the campground was pretty far and was a beautiful drive going over water so if you have bicycles I would highly suggest bringing them because it’s so much more enjoyable riding them around the campground. It’s about a 45 minute drive to Savannah so if you’re planning on driving down there I’d make a day trip out of it. Lots of places to eat at and see in Savannah. There were a few restaurants closer to Fort McAllister but we did not try any of them. Be sure to keep an eye out for some deer! 

Beautiful campground, well managed, bring your bike!

Arrived here for a three-night tent stay at spot #53, after a stay at Crooked River. The entrance to the campground is through a long causeway surrounded by beautiful marshes. The campground attendants are tops. There is a nice office/souvenir shop at the entrance to the site. Wood bundles are paid for in cash at a small shed; just pay for what you take and place the money through the slot in the tin can. Site #53 is near the rest rooms which were spacious and individually apportioned. Lots of deer sightings both day and night. Armadillos roam the grounds too. However, the terror of the campground are the very courageous raccoons that will approach your picnic table to steal your food while you're sitting on the other side! As I read in some other review at another site, these raccoons are straight-up terrorists. Couldn't kayak because the facility was closed due to COVID, bummer. Lots of history, some gnarly bugs, some unfortunate rain... may come back.

Great history, nice separation, cheeky critters!

We really loved this park.  Do not leave any food or your cooler out.  We had visits from deer everyday.  The campground is at the back of this park and Sonia the boat launch.  We put our kayaks in and went paddling up the salt marshes. Very peaceful day.  Be sure to visit the fort.  It is very cool to walk around and see the underground bunkers.  So much history here I never knew about.  


Beautiful Park 

Didn’t take the history tour, but loved the southern charm and wildlife throughout the campground. We rode our bikes all over but the most enjoyable ride was the mile of causeway through the salt marshes. Campsite was level and the grounds were full but quiet. The only wifi was at the office/museum, so we would ride there on bikes and sit on the porch watching the visitors and taking care of business. We were visited by a snake and cute little gecko.  Wishing we could have stayed much longer. 

Love this place!

Campsite 14 faces road so less privacy but campground was nice and clean. Showers were clean and warm and family oriented. Boat dock area has couple bench swings that were wonderful relaxing. Deer came close at night.

Quiet, friendly, flat, nice pull thru, clean bathroom, boat dock great

Fort McAllister has a little bit of everything. You get the history, 4 miles of hiking trails, the river, and camping! The campground is quiet and the campsites are nicely spaced. Water and electric is available as well as restrooms and showers. You can purchase firewood on site for your campfires. There’s pull through sites for trailers/RV’s as well as tent only sites. You can rent kayaks at the boat dock if you’d like. I had plenty of cell reception (Verizon) and the staff in the office were very nice. Site 16 was huge with water and electric. Plenty of trees for hammocks which I love :) The trail to the lookout tower was closed when i visited in Dec 2020 but it was still a nice experience and that just means I have to come back and visit again!

Beautiful and Quiet

Even in winter, Fort McCallister campground was nearly full and for the most part with large, really large and really, really large RVs.

 With spacious sites the campground looked like a city for all the metal and the assorted camping accoutrements that vacationers brought with them; screened-in porches, mood lights, freestanding canopies. At first, this made us worry about raucous evenings round the campfire but the campers were quiet and polite and our fears were unfounded. 

Fort Mccallister is a clean, well-tended park with lots of things to do, fishing, boating (including kayaking) biking, hiking and exploring the adjacent Fort Mccallister historical civil war site. (Note: admission to the fort is pricey and not included in camp fee, but still worth visiting.) There is a playground. 

Sites are level and have water and electric hookups. Many are shaded by pines and Spanish moss creates an atmospheric touch. Sites do not view the river, but it is a close walk to get to. A dump station is at the camp exit. Bathrooms are immaculate including 2 showers for each gender, and heated during winter. A laundromat is also on premises as is a small book exchange by the boat dock. A second bathroom serves the tent sites. 


Busy, for a good reason

We had a great time here, there is something for everyone! Nature walks, fishing, a playground, an old civil war mound fort! The deer didn’t seem to be that afraid of people anymore and they came straight through our campground. Toilets/showers were clean and staff was friendly and informative.

Great spot!

As far as state campgrounds go, this is a beautiful one. Quiet and the river backing up to it. Not launches, kayaks and canoe rentals, the even offer life jackets for you to borrow right at the lunch site. The deer walked right up to the camp sites. Plenty of shade and peaceful just to rest and relax.   The only reason I gave it a 4/5 is because the laundry equipment was broken. We are full time campers so this was a small inconvenience for us. Just make sure you bring plenty of clothes. 

Beautiful and serene

There is a separate loop for tenters, which is always 👍🏻👍🏻!

The weekend I was here, everything was nice and mellow, with only about 70% of the tent campsites taken.

The evenings/ nights are really filled with wildlife activity: deer, raccoons, armadillo.

I would highly suggest renting a kayak for an afternoon from the visitor center.

The bathrooms were obviously cleaned each day, which was great, and I always just appreciate having showers in general!

Unexpectedly Great

This is a beautiful State Park a lot of pull thru sites.

Ga St Park

We are a big rig, a 44' fifth wheel and longer with a hydraulic motorcycle lift on the back.  We were able to fit into the state park.  In our two years of full-timing, it's the first time we've even tried.  Yes, some of the roads are tight, but I'm confident we'll be able to get out just as easily. 

  

Staff was very friendly.  The gift shop has some really cute / neat stuff in it.  They even have a little museum to walk through (for a small cost), which we haven't done yet.  (Arrived about 4, closes at 5pm (at least on Sunday.))  

  

Site has a firepit, and it's a large pull through(those side pull throughs off the main road). Great water pressure. AT&amp;T connection, 68ms ping, 18.46 down, 5.81 up. Good enough for my work.  

  

Highly recommend Fish Tales restaurant, which you'll pass on the way in.  There's a Publix just a few miles away for groceries.  Pretty good wine selection!  Even a small, but sufficient, liquor store next door.

Beautiful sunsets!

Beautiful spots on which I believe is considered an island. Wild life is everywhere! 

We’ve seen deer everywhere who will walk right up to your camper. 
Campsites have electric and water and from what I can see are all pull-through and level sites. 

My one negative review are the provided showers. The shower heads are low, and more of a stream like a hose. The bathrooms do seem to be cleaned regularly, but mud gets tracked in immediately on the mopped floors. The water was hot! So that’s a plus. I think I’ll shower in the camper next time. 

Beautiful Spots on an Island

We love Fort McAllister and have been here several times. This time we were in ADA site 1 (which was the only available site when we booked). This site is right across from a bathhouse in about the middle of the campground. The bathrooms here are all private and clean. This campground is great because it is right on the Ogeechee river and there is actually a dock to fish from and to tie up your boat if you bring one. There is also a boat ramp and area for trailer parking. The wildlife in this park are one of the best things about it because deer and raccoons just walk right through the sites. There are also lots of squirrels and armadillos to be seen. Additionally this park has a museum and is at the location of a Civil War Fort which can be toured. I’m addition to campsites there are also some very nice cottages available for rent. 

Fort McAllister in the fall

We tent-camped here in May on our way north on I-95 to visit relatives. We had not been camping for 30 years before this trip, and I am glad our first experience was in this wonderful place. We had site 2, an RV site with a great view just across from the very friendly and helpful camp hosts. We got an RV site to charge the car overnight. The restrooms and showers were very clean and well-kept. There were deer and raccoons all around the campsite. I want to come back and spend several days at the park, when we are not pressed for time.

Beautiful Well-maintained Park

We stayed here in Mid April. The campground is very spacious. Very quiet. Bugs were a little bit of an issue. Wildlife are very friendly. 

Fun with friends 

We enjoyed the well-kept campground and explored the civil war fort which inspired discussions of Georgia’s history.  Too hot to have an enjoyable hike, though. The park is located close to necessary needs - hardware and grocery stores. Check out Fish Tales on the Ogeechee River just outside the park.

Georgia State Parks Rock

Great cell service and clean bathrooms/showers. There were several walking trails by the marsh that were very scenic. 

Loved it!

Great history and fort self guided tour. Sites are open but big. Our site 24 was pull through and gigantic.  Restaurant/bar nearby that was good. Great park. 

Fort McAllister 

Felt so surrounded by nature while only being 15 minutes from town. Not to far away from Savannah. I don’t remember what spot we stayed at but the spots were very spacious 

So beautiful !

Hiked in with a 5 year old and a 3 year old for an overnighter. Plenty of wood, nice clean site.  The trail was easy enough but had a few puddles along the way. We will definitely be back.


Great Backcountry spots!

This one is one of our absolute favorites. The hosts were awesome. The place is separated from the real world by a long causeway in the salt marsh. It had active wildlife like deer, raccoon, armadillo, etc. And it feels so coastal. It’s maybe 45 or so minutes from Savannah too so that’s nice. 

A favorite favorite! 

We love this park because it is kind of remote, but not far from Savannah. It has great trails, a historic site to explore, a nice little on the water bar/grill close by and large, level, FHU camp sites. They have a few sites that are "on the water", but not actually on the water.  

The trails are great for hiking but a little rough for street bikes. The fishing pier is great for fishing or just viewing. 

The Ft. McAllister historical museum and grounds is very well done and informative.