Fort McAllister State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $9.75 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 70 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- gastateparks.org(912) 727-2339
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Bryan County, about 7 miles east of Richmond Hill, Fort McAllister State Park covers about 521 acres.
Popular activities here are historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, archery, boating, and biking. Water access includes a boat ramp and a fishing pier. Camping is available: 70 campsites across 3 camping areas, including RV sites and primitive or hike-in sites. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
| Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
| Office | Not stated | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Office 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Historic Site 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Pets
Pets welcome if leashed (6 ft max) and attended; not allowed in buildings, lodges, yurts, group camps, swimming areas, beaches, or some trails at Panola Mountain and Tallulah Gorge.
Statewide rule from Georgia's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adults (18–61) | $9.75 |
| Seniors (62+) | $7.50 |
| Youth (6–17) | $5.50 · child |
Official wording
Fee required. Annual passes available. Overnight guests pay daily ParkPass fee only once per vehicle during their stay, regardless of duration. Parking is not included with reservation. • Adults (18–61): $9.75 • Seniors (62+): $7.50 • Youth (6–17): $5.50 Group rates available with advance notice.
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.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites | 67 | — | |
| Backcountry Campsite 1.5-mile hike to sites | 1 | — | |
| Pioneer Campgrounds Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits. | 2 | — |
Camping details from the park
67 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites
1 Backcountry Campsite (1.5-mile hike to sites)
2 Pioneer Campgrounds (Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits.)
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Cottages: 7 units
7 Cottages
Things to do
BikingBoatingHistoric sites and toursFishingHikingCanoeing and kayakingPicnickingArcheryWildlife viewing and birdingGeocachingCamping
Trails
Biking - rentals available
Hiking
Birding at Georgia State Parks - Colonial Coast Birding Trail
Boating and paddling
Boating
Paddling
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- Wi-Fi
Water
- Boat ramp
- Fishing pier
Camping
- RV camping
- Primitive or backcountry camping
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ 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
- Cabins: #1
- Campsites: ADA #1 & ADA #2
- Campground Comfort Station: Yes
- Day Use Restrooms: CXT ADA accessible & Office Restrooms ADA accessible
- Other: Museum is ADA accessible & ADA cart available for use for Fort tours
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 3894 Fort McAllister Road
Richmond Hill, GA 31324 - Nearest town
- Richmond Hill — about 7 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 31.8886, -81.2009
- Phone
- (912) 727-2339
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