Jekyll Island has 216 full-hookup sites and a published 45-foot limit. The state parks near Savannah are smaller, with one campground under renovation.
Jekyll Island Campground lists 228 sites: 216 full hookup RV sites, 12 primitive tent sites and six yurts. Electricity is 30 and 50 amps, back-in full hookups start at $51 and pull-throughs at $54, and the maximum RV length is 45 feet depending on the site. You also pay a parking fee at the gate each day.
Skidaway Island State Park (87 tent, trailer and RV sites; some with sewer) and Fort McAllister State Park (67 sites) are the Savannah-area state-park options. Skidaway’s campground renovation began February 2, 2026 and is scheduled to last one year.
Best for
Full-hookup RV camping on a barrier island
Rigs up to 45 feet on Jekyll
Winter and spring trips
Think twice if
You have a rig over 45 feet. Jekyll’s limit depends on the site but tops out at 45 feet
You want to stay more than 14 nights on Jekyll
You expect a weather cancellation refund. Jekyll offers none unless a mandatory evacuation is issued
Rig fit
Jekyll: 216 full-hookup sites, 30/50 amp, up to 45 ft depending on site
Skidaway and Fort McAllister: maximum lengths not listed
Park fee at the gate for the vehicle you drive; not for a towed vehicle
Trip at a glance
Jekyll rates
Back-in from $51; pull-through from $54; tent from $36; yurt from $125
Jekyll stay
14-night maximum; $25 cancellation fee 7+ days out
Skidaway
87 sites; reservations 800-864-7275
Fort McAllister
67 sites; reservations 800-864-7275
Parking
Daily ParkPass at Georgia state parks; gate fee on Jekyll
Rig check
Jekyll publishes the numbers; the state parks mostly do not.
Jekyll
216 full-hookup sites, 30 and 50 amp, up to 45 ft depending on site availability.
Jekyll parking
Fee collected at the gate for the vehicle you drive; maximum two cars per site.
Skidaway
Some RV sites have sewer hookups; lengths not listed.
Fort McAllister
Tent, trailer and RV sites; hookups and lengths not described on the page.
When to go
Season dates were not listed; the guide assumes the cooler months.
Time of year
What to expect
Winter and spring
Easiest for camping.
Summer
Weather-related cancellations are not accepted on Jekyll unless an evacuation is mandatory.
Holidays
Jekyll has a three-night minimum over Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day.
Where to stay with an RV
Rates and counts from Jekyll Island Authority and Georgia State Parks.
Jekyll Island Campground
Jekyll Island Authority
Sites
216 full-hookup RV, 12 tent, 6 yurts
Rates
From $51 back-in, $54 pull-through
Length
Up to 45 ft, site-dependent
Booking
Campspot; office 912-635-3021
Best for: Full hookups and a store on site.
Watch out: Gate parking fee; 14-night maximum.
Skidaway Island State Park
Georgia State Parks
Sites
87 tent/trailer/RV
Hookups
Some with sewer
Alert
Renovation through about Feb. 2027
Best for: Close to Savannah.
Watch out: Rates and lengths not listed.
Fort McAllister State Park
Georgia State Parks
Sites
67 tent/trailer/RV
Cottages
7
Best for: A smaller state-park option.
Watch out: Hookups, lengths and fees not described.
Nearby attractions listed on the Skidaway page include Wormsloe State Historic Site, Tybee Island, Fort Morris State Historic Site and the UGA Marine Education Center & Aquarium.
Itineraries that work with a rig
Plans assume Jekyll Island as the base; swap in a Savannah-area park if you prefer.
3 days: Jekyll Island
First visit.
Day 1. Check in after 2 p.m.; pay the gate fee.
Day 2. Bikes and the beach.
Day 3. Check out by noon.
5 days: Add Savannah
City and coast.
Days 1–3. Follow the three-day plan.
Day 4. Drive to Savannah or a nearby state park.
Day 5. Wormsloe or Tybee Island.
7 days: Slow week
Buffer days.
Days 1–5. Follow the five-day plan.
Day 6. Rest day.
Day 7. Buffer day.
What not to miss
Jekyll Island.
Jekyll Island
Full-hookup RV camping with bike rentals and a bird sanctuary.
Skidaway Island.
Skidaway Island State Park
Campground under partial renovation through about early 2027.
Fort McAllister.
Fort McAllister State Park
Sixty-seven sites plus cottages near the Georgia coast.
Getting around with a big rig
Pay at the gate. Jekyll’s parking fee is charged for each day on the island.
Book Jekyll early. Reservations are strongly recommended and there is no waitlist.
Don’t tow extras. Boats and utility trailers must go into storage.
Fuel, groceries, water and repairs
The Jekyll campground store sells RV supplies, firewood, propane and ice.
Budget snapshot
From Jekyll Island Authority.
Item
What we found
Note
Full-hookup back-in
From $51 per night
Full-hookup pull-through
From $54 per night
Tent site
From $36 per night
Pets
$4 per pet
Tent and RV sites.
Fees are the amounts listed by the managing agency when this guide was checked. Use the budget worksheet to add fuel, groceries and contingency.
Common questions
How long can my RV be on Jekyll Island?
Up to 45 feet, depending on site availability. Each site lists its own limit.
Are there hookups?
Yes. 216 full-hookup sites with 30 and 50 amp electricity.
Do I pay to enter?
A parking fee is collected at the gate for each day, for the vehicle you drive.
Sources and what to recheck
Rules were checked October 20, 2026. Fees, closures and availability will change, so use the official pages below as the source of truth.