Savannah South KOA

The Great Outdoors

There are many fantastic parks worth visiting when you book an RV in Bryan County, in part thanks to the Intracoastal Waterway. One of the best parks in this region is the Skidaway Island State Park. This park is located near the convergence of three rivers and is comprised of salt marshes and woodlands. It's part of Georgia's Colonial Coast Birding Colony, where over 300 different species of birds have been seen, making this a nature watcher's paradise. Some of the rarest species include bald eagles, wood storks, and sanderlings. The park also features over six miles of hiking trails which will take you along boardwalks over the salt marshes, and an observation tower to give you panoramic views of the park.Another well-known and popular state park worth visiting is Fort McAllister State Park. This historic state park contains remains of Confederate fortifications, complete with cannons, barracks and much more. The Ogeechee River and Redbird Creek border the park, giving visitors lots of opportunities for fishing, boating, and a riverside picnic. The park also has over four miles of hiking trails that lead through salt marshes, along riverbanks, and through wooded areas.If you're looking to explore one of the barrier islands along Savannah's coastline, then consider a trip to Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge. This park covers over 10,000 acres of beaches, marshes, and forests. This vast park is perfect for hikers as it contains over 25 miles of trails with a mixture of dirt roads and beaches to explore. Wildlife watchers will also enjoy it here due to the loggerhead turtles and alligators that call the park home, as well as several species of migratory birds that spend time here during the spring and autumn.

Exploring the City

Savannah is a city bursting with history, so anyone camping with an RV nearby will have lots to do, from visiting historical sites to eating at classy restaurants. One of the best museums to visit in Savannah is are the Telfair Museums. This museum complex is spread out over multiple locations, meaning you'll have plenty of choices when you visit. The Jepson Museum focuses on art and contains works by famous American artists such as Jasper Johns, Jeff Koons, and Kiki Smith. The Telfair Academy is focused on historical works of art with classical architecture and art by 19th-century painters, while the Owens-Thomas House and Slave Quarters focuses on Savannah's history and local architecture.If you're looking for an unusual museum to visit, then consider the American Prohibition Museum. Billed as the only prohibition museum in America, this museum contains artifacts ranging from moonshine stills to propaganda posters trying to convince Americans to ban alcohol. The exhibits are laid out so that it feels like you're traveling through time and experiencing the prohibition era. If this museum makes you thirsty, then you can visit one of the two speakeasies located at the museum to wet your whistle.If you're looking learn about the history of Savannah while camping at Savannah South KOA, then consider a trip to the Mercer Williams House Museum. This mansion dates back to the 1860s and was built for General Hugh W. Mercer, a relative of Johnny Mercer. Complete with original fixtures such as a carved marble fireplace, this is a great way to see how the upper class lived during the mid-1800s.