Fort King George State Historic Site
- Status
- Status not postedTue–Sun 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $8.25 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- gastateparks.org(912) 437-4770
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 44 acres, Fort King George State Historic Site lies in McIntosh County, in Darien.
Popular activities here are historic sites, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park — Historic Site | Tue–Sun | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Mon | Closed | — |
Official wording
Historic Site: Tuesday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Day.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adults (18–61) | $8.25 |
| Seniors (62+) | $6.25 |
| Youth (6–17) | $4.75 · child |
| Children (under 6) | $2.75 |
Official wording
• 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
Georgia park passes
- Annual ParkPass — $70 Details
- Daily ParkPass — $10 Details
- Historic Site Annual Pass — $50 family (admits up to 4); $30 adult; $25 student Details
From the Georgia state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (gastateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 800-864-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: buildings.
Leashed pets are allowed on historic site trails, however, they are not allowed in buildings.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
HikingHistoric sites and toursPicnickingWildlife viewing and birding
Trails
Nature Trail
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- Wi-Fi
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Docks: Fort dock
- Other: Visitor Center and VC restroom, most of the museum (one area not ADA compliant), boardwalk
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 302 McIntosh Road SE
Darien, GA 31305 - Nearest town
- Darien
- Coordinates
- 31.3644, -81.4131
- Phone
- (912) 437-4770
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites Map page (categorised site lists)
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology