State: Georgia
Address 1: 3894 Fort McAllister Road
City: Richmond
Zip: 31324
Phone: 912-727-2339
Open all Year: Yes
Number of Sites: 65
Camp URL: http://www.gastateparks.org/net/go/parks.aspx?locationid=24&rtype=2&s=0.0.1.5
Full Hook: Yes
About: Located on the bank of the Great Ogeechee River south of Savannah, this park is the home of the best-preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy. The sand and mud earthworks were attacked seven times by Union ironclads, but did not fall until captured in 1864 by Gen. William T. Sherman during his March to the Sea.
Nestled among giant live oaks and beautiful salt marsh, this park is a quiet location for camping, hiking, fishing and picnicking. The parks Civil War museum features an interior designed to resemble a bombproof, containing exhibits and artifacts, a video and gift shop. Three cottages sit on stilts at the marsh edge, surrounded by palm trees and palmettos. The campground is bordered by tidal Redbird Creek, a boat ramp and nature trail.
Amenities:
* 1,725 Acres
* 65 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites
* Backcountry Campsites
* 3 Cottages — #3 is dog friendly
* 2 Picnic Shelters
* Group Shelter (seats 150)
* Pioneer Campground
* Earthwork Fort
* Civil War Museum and Gift Shop
* Boat Ramps and Dock
* Fishing Pier
* Playgrounds
* GeoCaching
* Hiking and Biking 4.3 miles of trails
* Picnicking
* Saltwater Fishing
* Fort Tours (call for reservations)
* Birding – Colonial Coast Birding Trail
* Teacher’s Resource for Touring Historic Sites
* Georgia Battlefields
Directions: Located 10 miles east of I-95 on Ga. Spur 144 (take I-95 exit #90).
