Fort McAllister Public Boat Ramp
About
Fort McAllister Public Boat Ramp is a boat launch in Georgia managed by Georgia DNR, about 4 miles from the town of Buckhead. It is a straightforward put-in for getting a boat onto the water. Spring and fall bring the most comfortable weather. Typical averages from the Savannah airport weather station, about 17 miles away, show April highs near 78°F and October highs near 79°F, while July climbs to about 92°F with the most wet days of the year. For time off the water, Red Bird Creek Trail starts just 0.2 mile away, and Magnolia Trail is about 1.6 miles off. Green Creek Trail and Dunham Swamp Trail are within roughly 6 miles.
Launch Details
Managed by
Georgia DNR
Location
Richmond Hill
Georgia
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Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–85°F and lows of 40–63°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Savannah Intl Ap, GA weather station, 17 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan61° high40° low
- Feb65° high43° low
- Mar71° high49° low
- Apr78° high55° low
- May85° high63° low
- Jun90° high71° low
- Jul92° high74° low
- Aug91° high73° low
- Sep86° high69° low
- Oct79° high59° low
- Nov70° high48° low
- Dec64° high43° low
Nearby
- Red Bird Creek TrailHiking0.2 mi
- Magnolia TrailHiking1.6 mi
- Green Creek TrailHiking3.4 mi
- Dunham Swamp TrailHiking6.2 mi
- Jake Brown TrailHiking6.3 mi
- Redbird Creek TrailHiking6.5 mi
- Dunham Marsh TrailHiking6.5 mi
- Fanny Slew TrailHiking7.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
