Campgrounds near Savannah GA - The DIS Discussion Forums

morgan loves minnie · 11-18-2009, 08:57 PM

Okay, thinking waaaayyyyyy ahead.

We will be driving from NJ to the Ft. next October. We are checking in on a Sunday. We want to leave pretty early Sat. and drive for about 10 or 11 hrs. then stop somewhere for the night. We will get up early on Sun. and do the rest of the drive to put us at the Ft. around lunch time on Sunday.

Looking at at map it looks like Savannah, GA is about 11 hrs. from us and about 5 hrs. from the Ft. so that would work out good.

Does anyone know of any campgrounds right around Savannah that are not too far off of 95? We don't really need to hook up or anything. We will just sleep there and get back on the road, so something easy in and out off of 95 would be perfect.

Thanks for the help!

bama_ed · 11-18-2009, 10:10 PM

For what it's worth we've stayed at Skidaway State Park near Savanah. It's a little bit off I-95 and is a totally shaded CG on a barrier island. It's only 15-30 min off the interstate as I remember.

It may not suit your needs for being close to the highway but it was okay. As I remember we were in site 81 or 83 and they are not paved but dirt pull thru's or back-ins. So if nobody else has a suggestion this would be okay for you.

Bama ED

CDNCruiser · 11-18-2009, 11:16 PM

The KOA Savannah South is a good spot for an "overnight"

It's at Richmond Hill, just a few miles south of Savannah.

We've stayed there a few times and found it quite nice.

stacktester · 11-19-2009, 06:15 AM

I was going to say Skidaway also but it's a good ways off 95 and a lot of lights and traffic are inbetween. I go to a class there every 6 months and it's a nice place for sure but just too far for your needs.

morgan loves minnie · 11-19-2009, 08:17 AM

Thanks - I'll check these out. If it seems like too much added travel, maybe we'll just find a nice rest stop to park for a few hours. We don't really have to sleep all night somewhere, just enough to get a nap in and continue on our journey. We are taking two cars - my husband pulls the trailer with his truck and I drive my SUV with the kids, dogs, and some luggage (so as not to weigh down the trailer to much), so we can't just switch off driving.

morgan loves minnie · 11-19-2009, 08:23 AM

It looks like the KOA is only about 1/2 mile off of the exit (if I'm reading that right), so that would probably be perfect.

Thanks again!

CDNCruiser · 11-19-2009, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by morgan loves minnie

It looks like the KOA is only about 1/2 mile off of the exit (if I'm reading that right), so that would probably be perfect.

Thanks again!

Yes, the KOA is just off the Interstate, but far enough that noise is not a problem.

It's easy in - easy out.

Walk over to the lake at dusk and watch the egrets roosting on the island trees!

Magic Fanatic · 11-19-2009, 09:40 AM

I know several have suggested the KOA and yes that is right off of I-95, but if you are willing to go about 10 to 15 minutes off if the same exit as the KOA, I highly recommend Fort McAllister State Park. This park is part of the state park system here in Georgia and is actually one of the few remaining confederacy era forts on the Ogeechee River. There is a campground with 65 sites for RV/Campers and the rate is around $25 per night. The sites are located beneath 100+ year old oak trees and have power and water. There is a dump station as well. Again, this is only minutes off of I-95 and is well worth the visit. You can visit the website at http://www.gastateparks.org/info/ftmcallister/

Have fun on your trip. Oh, if you need some ideas for dinner in the area there is a fantastic sea food restaurant also in the same area called "Love's". The fresh seafood is great as well as the catfish. One other bit of "trivia" the restaurant was featured in the movie Forrest Gump.

RocklandRVers · 11-19-2009, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDNCruiser

The KOA Savannah South is a good spot for an "overnight"

It's at Richmond Hill, just a few miles south of Savannah.

We've stayed there a few times and found it quite nice.

Stayed there once. Nice place and right off I-95. We most often go on down to Brunswick and stop for the night at Flying J. We always buy gas at Flying J with our RV card and will sometimes use their pay showers and quite often eat in their restaurants. So its a not so free place to stay but we like it for a quick overnight sleep.

morgan loves minnie · 11-19-2009, 10:48 AM

Fort McAllister looks great. It does say that a two night reservation is required for weekend stays though. I might be able to talk to someone about that when it gets closer. It is in the end of October, so maybe they would make an exception since it isn't peak season. If we did decide on Ft. McAllister we could always just pay for the second night because it would end up pretty close to the same as one night at KOA.

We might decide to leave really early Sat. morning too, so we could have the afternoon and evening at whichever campground we decide. I always feel bad not to have time to at least explore the place. Then we could be up and out early Sun. morning to finish our drive.

ftwildernessguy · 11-19-2009, 12:14 PM

We have stayed at the Savannah South KOA for about the last 8 years on the way down. Like it was said before, easy in and out, nice place for overnight, close to 95.

Conan the Librarian · 11-19-2009, 12:37 PM

Just bumping here, but, give me time to get back from lunch and I'll get you some phone numbers for the area.

I am thinking that we should start up a 'Disney Friendly' RV park here in Savannah. I could make a mint!

Conan the Librarian · 11-19-2009, 03:49 PM

I do not vouch for any of these (except the state parks) You will want to check them out on the web.

I have stayed at Ft McAllaster and Skidaway Island. They are great!

Skidaway is further from I-95, but, does have lots going for it.

Georgia State Parks: Skidaway Island Park
www.gastateparks.org - (912) 598-2300

Savannah Oaks RV Resort
access-savannah.com - (912) 748-4000

Sunshine RV Park
maps.google.com - (912) 236-9345

Fort Mc Allister State ParkAddress:‎
3894 Fort Mcallister Rd
Richmond Hill, GA 31324-4862
(912) 727-2242

KOA KampgroundsAddress:‎
4915 US Highway 17
Richmond Hill, GA 31324-8808
(912) 756-3396

Hilton Head Harbor RV Resort & MarinaAddress:‎
43 Jenkins Ave
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 681-3256

SCCamper · 11-19-2009, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conan the Librarian

Hilton Head Harbor RV Resort & MarinaAddress:‎
43 Jenkins Ave
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 681-3256

Where did you get this address from? Everything is correct except the town. This is actually located in the Hilton Head town limits and not anywhere near Hardeeville...about 20 to 30 minutes depending on the traffic in Bluffton (where I live) which is between Hardeeville and Hilton Head...I just wanted to point this out for anybody else who might want to stay close to I-95. Another nice campground is The Oaks at exit 33 in SC off I-95. (Point South exit) It is a little bit further North, but not by much. Avoid the KOA at this exit. I personally think it's a dump. I can also vouch for Ft. McAllister State Park. You can make a reservation online through GA's State Park website.

bouncingtiggers · 11-19-2009, 04:27 PM

We stayed at Lake Harmony Campground which is exit #58 off I-95 on 10/31 for an overnight stop on the way down. It is a nice place 1/4 mile off highway & was about $28 with AAA or Good Sam discounts.

11-18-2009, 08:57 PM	#1
morgan loves minnie Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: williamstown, nj Posts: 91	Campgrounds near Savannah GA Okay, thinking waaaayyyyyy ahead. We will be driving from NJ to the Ft. next October. We are checking in on a Sunday. We want to leave pretty early Sat. and drive for about 10 or 11 hrs. then stop somewhere for the night. We will get up early on Sun. and do the rest of the drive to put us at the Ft. around lunch time on Sunday. Looking at at map it looks like Savannah, GA is about 11 hrs. from us and about 5 hrs. from the Ft. so that would work out good. Does anyone know of any campgrounds right around Savannah that are not too far off of 95? We don't really need to hook up or anything. We will just sleep there and get back on the road, so something easy in and out off of 95 would be perfect. Thanks for the help! __________________ Multiple childhood trips; Trips now that I'm the mom, April 2007 Ft. Wilderness cabins; April 2008 Ft. Wilderness Cabins; August 2008 Disneyland CA; December 2008 Saratoga Springs; October 2010 Ft. Wilderness - and many more to come

11-18-2009, 10:10 PM	#2
bama_ed DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 625	For what it's worth we've stayed at Skidaway State Park near Savanah. It's a little bit off I-95 and is a totally shaded CG on a barrier island. It's only 15-30 min off the interstate as I remember. It may not suit your needs for being close to the highway but it was okay. As I remember we were in site 81 or 83 and they are not paved but dirt pull thru's or back-ins. So if nobody else has a suggestion this would be okay for you. Bama ED __________________ Apr 1979 Off-site.............................................. ............. Jan 2001 FW 2200 Loop (cabin) Apr 1981 FW Creekside Meadow Group Loop (tent)................ Jan 2002 FW 2200 Loop (cabin) Sep 1987 FW 100 Loop (tent)............................................ Oct 2003 FW 2000 Loop (tent) Jan 1988 FW 700 Loop (tent)............................................ Jan 2004 FW 2500 Loop (cabin) May 1988 FW 1200 Loop (tent).......................................... May 2006 FW 900 Loop (pop-up) Dec 1995 Contemporary Resort (splurge).............................. Mar 2007 FW 1000 Loop (pop-up) Dec 2007 900 loop (pop-up) Last Visit: Thanksgiving Week 2009 (pop-up) in Loop 1500 plus countless WDW day trips!........................................... Tow Vehicle: 2005 Chevy Suburban with tow pkg plus Disneyland 3 times............................................. ....... Camper: 2005 Jayco 12 HW pop-up plus Disneyland Paris 2 times............................................. Nights Camped in Popup: 122

11-18-2009, 11:16 PM	#3
CDNCruiser Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 81	The KOA Savannah South is a good spot for an "overnight" It's at Richmond Hill, just a few miles south of Savannah. We've stayed there a few times and found it quite nice. __________________ CDNCruiser

11-19-2009, 06:15 AM	#4
stacktester Fort Wilderness Rocks Pete and I are going to get a huge bill from the shrink Maybe break out the massage tables and have Kungaloosh for afterwards Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 3,107	I was going to say Skidaway also but it's a good ways off 95 and a lot of lights and traffic are inbetween. I go to a class there every 6 months and it's a nice place for sure but just too far for your needs. __________________ Donnie [IMG]

11-19-2009, 08:23 AM	#6
morgan loves minnie Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: williamstown, nj Posts: 91	It looks like the KOA is only about 1/2 mile off of the exit (if I'm reading that right), so that would probably be perfect. Thanks again! __________________ Multiple childhood trips; Trips now that I'm the mom, April 2007 Ft. Wilderness cabins; April 2008 Ft. Wilderness Cabins; August 2008 Disneyland CA; December 2008 Saratoga Springs; October 2010 Ft. Wilderness - and many more to come

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11-19-2009, 08:17 AM	#5
morgan loves minnie Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: williamstown, nj Posts: 91	Thanks - I'll check these out. If it seems like too much added travel, maybe we'll just find a nice rest stop to park for a few hours. We don't really have to sleep all night somewhere, just enough to get a nap in and continue on our journey. We are taking two cars - my husband pulls the trailer with his truck and I drive my SUV with the kids, dogs, and some luggage (so as not to weigh down the trailer to much), so we can't just switch off driving. __________________ Multiple childhood trips; Trips now that I'm the mom, April 2007 Ft. Wilderness cabins; April 2008 Ft. Wilderness Cabins; August 2008 Disneyland CA; December 2008 Saratoga Springs; October 2010 Ft. Wilderness - and many more to come

11-19-2009, 09:40 AM	#8
Magic Fanatic Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 83	Try Fort McAllister Historic Park in Richmond Hill I know several have suggested the KOA and yes that is right off of I-95, but if you are willing to go about 10 to 15 minutes off if the same exit as the KOA, I highly recommend Fort McAllister State Park. This park is part of the state park system here in Georgia and is actually one of the few remaining confederacy era forts on the Ogeechee River. There is a campground with 65 sites for RV/Campers and the rate is around $25 per night. The sites are located beneath 100+ year old oak trees and have power and water. There is a dump station as well. Again, this is only minutes off of I-95 and is well worth the visit. You can visit the website at http://www.gastateparks.org/info/ftmcallister/ Have fun on your trip. Oh, if you need some ideas for dinner in the area there is a fantastic sea food restaurant also in the same area called "Love's". The fresh seafood is great as well as the catfish. One other bit of "trivia" the restaurant was featured in the movie Forrest Gump. __________________ "Why is the rum always gone?" Jack Sparrow Aug 2008 - Ft. Wilderness Mar 2008 - Disney Magic Dec 2007 - Ft Wilderness Feb 2007 - Animal Kingdom Lodge Apr 2006 - Disney Magic Dec 2005 - Wilderness Lodge Mar 2005 - Wilderness Lodge Dec 2004 - Carribean Beach Aug 2003 - Carribean Beach Jun 2002 - Port Orleans Oct 1998 - All Star Music

11-19-2009, 10:48 AM	#10
morgan loves minnie Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: williamstown, nj Posts: 91	Fort McAllister looks great. It does say that a two night reservation is required for weekend stays though. I might be able to talk to someone about that when it gets closer. It is in the end of October, so maybe they would make an exception since it isn't peak season. If we did decide on Ft. McAllister we could always just pay for the second night because it would end up pretty close to the same as one night at KOA. We might decide to leave really early Sat. morning too, so we could have the afternoon and evening at whichever campground we decide. I always feel bad not to have time to at least explore the place. Then we could be up and out early Sun. morning to finish our drive. __________________ Multiple childhood trips; Trips now that I'm the mom, April 2007 Ft. Wilderness cabins; April 2008 Ft. Wilderness Cabins; August 2008 Disneyland CA; December 2008 Saratoga Springs; October 2010 Ft. Wilderness - and many more to come

11-19-2009, 12:14 PM	#11
ftwildernessguy I have a linen closet at home full of napkins I took from the snack bar You only get one chance to make a first impression Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere Outback. Posts: 5,832	We have stayed at the Savannah South KOA for about the last 8 years on the way down. Like it was said before, easy in and out, nice place for overnight, close to 95. __________________ *Jim* Proud to be on the ignore list "To Preserve the Fighting Strength"

11-19-2009, 12:37 PM	#12
Conan the Librarian Been Visting the Mouse since 1972 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,355	Just bumping here, but, give me time to get back from lunch and I'll get you some phone numbers for the area. I am thinking that we should start up a 'Disney Friendly' RV park here in Savannah. I could make a mint! __________________ Now known as 'Conan the DragonSlayer!' How else can the Reference Librarian help you? s his and his Before 2002 many Trips 2003 POR(May), Animal Kingdom Lodge(Dec) 2004 POR-Pop Century(May),POR (Oct), Ft Wilderness(Dec) 2005 HH(Jan), way off site(Feb), POR-Polynesian(May), Carribbean Beach(Oct), POP (Nov for Three Dog Night), Ft Wilderness (Dec) 2006 way off site(Feb), POR (May)Joined DVC, Old Key West (October) and Ft Wilderness (Dec) 2007 HHI (Jan) Daytrip (Feb), BCV (Apr/May) HHI (Nov) Ft Wilderness (Dec) 2008 HHI (Jan), Daytrip (Feb), SS (May), BV? (Oct) 2009 POP(Feb)WLV (Mar), SSR(May), SSR(Sept), FtW (Dec), HHI?(Dec) 2010 ?

11-19-2009, 03:49 PM	#13
Conan the Librarian Been Visting the Mouse since 1972 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,355	I do not vouch for any of these (except the state parks) You will want to check them out on the web. I have stayed at Ft McAllaster and Skidaway Island. They are great! Skidaway is further from I-95, but, does have lots going for it. Georgia State Parks: Skidaway Island Park www.gastateparks.org - (912) 598-2300 Savannah Oaks RV Resort access-savannah.com - (912) 748-4000 Sunshine RV Park maps.google.com - (912) 236-9345 Fort Mc Allister State ParkAddress:‎ 3894 Fort Mcallister Rd Richmond Hill, GA 31324-4862 (912) 727-2242 KOA KampgroundsAddress:‎ 4915 US Highway 17 Richmond Hill, GA 31324-8808 (912) 756-3396 Hilton Head Harbor RV Resort & MarinaAddress:‎ 43 Jenkins Ave Hardeeville, SC 29927 (843) 681-3256 __________________ Now known as 'Conan the DragonSlayer!' How else can the Reference Librarian help you? s his and his Before 2002 many Trips 2003 POR(May), Animal Kingdom Lodge(Dec) 2004 POR-Pop Century(May),POR (Oct), Ft Wilderness(Dec) 2005 HH(Jan), way off site(Feb), POR-Polynesian(May), Carribbean Beach(Oct), POP (Nov for Three Dog Night), Ft Wilderness (Dec) 2006 way off site(Feb), POR (May)Joined DVC, Old Key West (October) and Ft Wilderness (Dec) 2007 HHI (Jan) Daytrip (Feb), BCV (Apr/May) HHI (Nov) Ft Wilderness (Dec) 2008 HHI (Jan), Daytrip (Feb), SS (May), BV? (Oct) 2009 POP(Feb)WLV (Mar), SSR(May), SSR(Sept), FtW (Dec), HHI?(Dec) 2010 ?

11-19-2009, 04:27 PM	#15
bouncingtiggers Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dracut, MA Posts: 73	We stayed at Lake Harmony Campground which is exit #58 off I-95 on 10/31 for an overnight stop on the way down. It is a nice place 1/4 mile off highway & was about $28 with AAA or Good Sam discounts. __________________ 2003 All Stars Music 2004 Port Orleans French Quarter 2007 Animal Kingdom Lodge 2009 Fort Wilderness

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