Savannah City Docks​,​ GA

575.8 StM

Savannah City Docks at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza, GA – Located 8.6 miles from ICW in the heart of River Street the city offers first come first serve, 300 total feet of modern floating dock. These docks provide an excellent access for the popular River Street shops and restaurants. The City of Savannah operates a water ferry system providing free passage across the Savannah River between downtown’s riverwalk and Hutchinson Island, home of the Westin Resort and the Savannah Convention Center.

The City of Savannah has offered Free Docking for 48 hours since July 2022. Per Shawn Emerson, the Dockmaster, this special will be discontinued on March 15, 2024, and the dock will be closed to visitors during the annual St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The dock will reopen on March 18, 2024, and return to the official policy is that boats can dock free for 3 hours only.

The recreational dock is first-come, first-served, no reservations accepted. Pleasure boats may dock overnight for a transient fee of $1.50 per foot. Fees are paid at the Parking Services Department located at 100 East Bryan Street. Signage is available at the docks with additional information. See photos linked below for picture of sign.

Plan ahead and add extra fenders as the Savannah River is a busy seaport with large container ship as well as local ferries and riverboat tours. Electricity is available. Water is not available.

Phone: 912-651-3634 Phone After Hours: 912-651-6477 Email: semerson@savannahga.gov

Coordinates: 32°04'53.1"N 81°05'20.5"W or 32.08141, -81.08903

Link to ICW Free Dock Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/2/edit?mid=1JxZnWlIXs-hEpV86ALsvTWoz_s6E3tYK&ll=32.08305761266426%2C-81.08960806783861&z=17

Link to Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/UAE7Z7QH6gr Visit: https://www.savannahga.gov/580/Boaters Or: https://www.visitsavannah.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-exploring-savannahs-river-street Or: https://savannahswaterfront.com/ Or: https://www.visitsavannah.com/?gclsrc=aw.ds& Or: https://www.catchacat.org/getting-around/ride-free-downtown/savannah-belles-ferry/

Images: https://www.instagram.com/p/C4OCXyfMZDZ/?img_index=1

Live Cam: https://camguide.net/usa/georgia/savannah/street/

Updated: 03/07/2024