Bryan County Boat Ramps: Public Launches & Water Access | 912 Coastal

Bryan County Boat Ramps: Public Launches & Water Access

Bryan County has several public boat-launch options between Richmond Hill and Fort McAllister, providing access to the Ogeechee River, Redbird Creek and Demeries Creek. Georgia DNR currently lists Redbird Creek, Fort McAllister and Demeries Creek as Bryan County coastal boating access points, along with the Richmond Hill Wildlife Management Area access. Coastal DNR

Bryan County Boat Ramps

Fort McAllister Boat Ramp — Ogeechee River

Location: Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA 31324

Launch Lanes: 1

Ramp Surface: Paved

Parking: Dirt/gravel

Dock: Courtesy dock

This ramp is located just before the entrance to Fort McAllister State Park and provides access to the Ogeechee River. The park also has fishing, restrooms, picnic areas and other recreational facilities. Coastal DNR

Redbird Creek Boat Ramp — Fort McAllister

Location: Fort McAllister State Park, Richmond Hill, GA 31324

Launch Lanes: 1

Ramp Surface: Paved

Parking: Dirt/gravel

Dock: Courtesy dock

Restrooms: Yes

Fee: Park fee required

Important: DNR currently states that boating access at this ramp is limited to park campers. Visitors should check in at the park office before using the facility. Coastal DNR

The Redbird Creek facility also has a fishing pier and a large floating dock. Coastal DNR

Demeries Creek Boat Ramp

Location: GA Highway 144, near the Georgia DNR Law Enforcement Office

Launch Lanes: 1

Ramp Surface: Paved

Parking: Dirt/gravel

Dock: Courtesy dock

Restrooms: Yes

Demeries Creek provides access to a smaller coastal creek that connects with the Medway River system. The ramp is approximately 14.1 miles east of I-95 Exit 90 on GA 144. Georgia Department of Natural Resources

Richmond Hill Wildlife Management Area

Georgia DNR also lists the Richmond Hill Wildlife Management Area as a coastal boating access point. Current DNR information does not provide the same detailed ramp specifications published for the other Bryan County launches, so it is best treated as a separate WMA access point rather than assuming it has the same facilities as the developed ramps above. Coastal DNR

Water Access

Ogeechee River: Fort McAllister Boat Ramp

Redbird Creek: Fort McAllister State Park

Demeries Creek: GA Highway 144

Richmond Hill WMA: DNR-listed coastal boating access

Fort McAllister is particularly useful for anglers because the park provides access to both the Ogeechee River and Redbird Creek, along with fishing facilities and docks. Georgia State Parks

Georgia's coastal ramps can develop steep drop-offs from tidal erosion, especially around low tide. DNR recommends checking the ramp end carefully before backing a trailer into the water. Coastal DNR

Bryan County Boat Ramps at a Glance

Best-developed area: Fort McAllister State Park

Ogeechee River: Fort McAllister Boat Ramp

Redbird Creek: Fort McAllister State Park — campers only

Demeries Creek: GA Highway 144

Additional DNR access: Richmond Hill Wildlife Management Area

More Coastal Georgia Boat Ramp Information

This guide is part of the 912 Coastal boat-ramp series working north along the Georgia coast from St. Marys to Savannah.

For general launching information, see Boat Ramps 101: Everything You Need to Know About Launching a Boat.

Once you're on the water, knowing where to launch is only part of the equation. Learn how to find fish, read the water and approach inshore fishing with confidence in Inshore Fishing 101: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started.