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Fort McAllister Boat Ramp: Ogeechee River Launch Guide

The Fort McAllister Boat Ramp is a public Georgia DNR launch on the Ogeechee River near Richmond Hill. The ramp is located just before the entrance to Fort McAllister State Park, making it separate from the Redbird Creek ramp inside the state park. Georgia DNR lists it as a single-lane paved ramp with dirt-and-gravel parking and a courtesy dock. Georgia Wildlife

Ramp Information

Location: Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA 31324

Launch Lanes: 1

Ramp Surface: Paved

Boat Size: No specific boat-size restriction published by Georgia DNR

Dock: Courtesy dock

Boat Ramp Hours: No specific hours published by Georgia DNR

Restrooms: Not listed by Georgia DNR

Trailer Parking: Dirt/gravel parking

Nonmotorized Launch: Yes

Launch Fee: No launch fee listed by Georgia DNR

Water Access

The ramp provides direct access to the Ogeechee River, with access toward the surrounding tidal waterways and coastal marshes.

This ramp is outside the Fort McAllister State Park entrance, so it should not be confused with the Redbird Creek ramp inside the park. Georgia DNR specifically describes the Ogeechee River ramp as being located on the left before entering the state park. Georgia Wildlife

Nearby

Fort McAllister State Park: The park is immediately nearby and includes camping, fishing, a fishing pier, docks, trails and historic Fort McAllister. Georgia State Parks

Fort McAllister Marina: Located nearby at 3203 Fort McAllister Road, the marina offers fuel, live bait and tackle, a convenience store, restaurant and other marina services. Fort McAllister Marina

Fort McAllister Boat Ramp at a Glance

This is a single-lane public Ogeechee River launch with a paved ramp, dirt/gravel parking and a courtesy dock. Its location makes it a useful launch for boaters exploring the Ogeechee River and the coastal waters around Richmond Hill.

More Bryan County Boat Ramp Information

The next stop heading north in our coastal Georgia boat-ramp series is Demeries Creek Boat Ramp.

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.