Rodney J. Hall Boat Ramp: Savannah Launch Guide

Rodney J. Hall Boat Ramp is a major public launch on Savannah's south side, located along Diamond Causeway near the entrance to Skidaway Island. Also known as the Skidaway Narrows Boat Ramp, it provides access to the Skidaway River and surrounding tidal waterways.

The ramp is next to Butterbean Beach, giving the facility more than just a place to launch a boat. There is also a pavilion, parking, restrooms and shoreline access.

Ramp Information

Location: 25 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, GA 31411

Launch Lanes: 2 triple-lane ramps

Ramp Surface: Paved

Boat Size: No specific size restriction published by Georgia DNR

Dock: Courtesy dock

Boat Ramp Hours: Check posted park hours before launching; Chatham County generally operates recreation areas from 8 a.m. until dusk unless otherwise posted

Restrooms: Yes

Trailer Parking: Paved parking lot

Nonmotorized Launch: Yes

Life Jackets: Available at the facility

Fee: No launch fee listed by Chatham County

Pavilion: Yes

Beach Access: Butterbean Beach

Georgia DNR lists the facility as the Skidaway Narrows Boat Ramp and specifically identifies the two triple-lane ramps, paved parking, courtesy dock, restroom and life-jacket availability. Chatham County lists the Rodney J. Hall facility as including a boat ramp, restrooms, parking lot, pavilion and beach.

Water Access

Rodney J. Hall provides direct access to the Skidaway River and Skidaway Narrows, with connections into the surrounding tidal creeks and marsh waterways.

The location is particularly useful for boaters and paddlers exploring the waterways around Skidaway Island. The nearby Skidaway Island State Park identifies Rodney J. Hall Boat Ramp as approximately one-half mile from the park.

Because this is a tidal-water launch, the shoreline and shallow areas around Butterbean Beach change noticeably with the tide.

Butterbean Beach

One of the distinguishing features of Rodney J. Hall Boat Ramp is Butterbean Beach, the small sandy waterfront area beside the launch.

The beach provides shoreline access along the Skidaway River and is also used for paddling, fishing, wading and enjoying the marsh scenery.

Fishing & Kayaking

Rodney J. Hall is used by both boat anglers and paddlers. The launch provides access to the Skidaway River system and nearby tidal creeks.

The Georgia DNR also lists Rodney J. Hall among its accessible saltwater fishing locations, with the site providing pier access.

Nearby

Butterbean Beach: Located directly at the boat-ramp facility, with a small beach, pavilion and picnic areas.

Skidaway Island State Park: Located approximately one-half mile from the ramp and offers hiking, camping, picnicking and additional access to the coastal landscape.

Rodney J. Hall Boat Ramp at a Glance

Location: 25 Diamond Causeway, Savannah

Water: Skidaway River / Skidaway Narrows

Ramps: Two triple-lane ramps

Surface: Paved

Dock: Courtesy dock

Parking: Paved

Restrooms: Yes

Kayak Access: Yes

Fishing: Yes

Pavilion: Yes

Beach: Butterbean Beach

Life Jackets: Available

Nearby: Skidaway Island State Park

More Savannah Boat Ramp Information

Rodney J. Hall is one of several public boat launches serving the Savannah and Chatham County area. Other launches include Frank Spencer, Thunderbolt, Turner Creek, Lazaretto Creek, Salt Creek, Bell's Landing and Kings Ferry.

Once you're on the water, knowing where to launch is only part of the equation.

For general information about launching, retrieving and choosing a public ramp, see Boat Ramps 101: Everything You Need to Know About Launching a Boat.

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.