Bellaire Woods Campground is another good choice for camping on the Ogeechee. Situated on 24 acres on the Ogeechee River, the campground has RV sites, boat ramp, showers, boat and tackle rental, canoe rental, and a full list of other amenities. Kings Ferry Park. This is a popular county park located on the northern side of the Ogeechee River where US 17 crosses. Visitors can picnic, swim, fish from a dock, or launch a boat at the park.
Restrooms are available.
Located here was King's Bridge, an important crossing point on the Ogeechee River. During the Civil War, this bridge was crossed by Union forces to attack Fort McAllister from the rear, which was located downstream. After capturing the fort, Gen. William T. Sherman's Federal forces built a wharf and depot here to resupply his 60,000 men from the sea for his siege of Savannah. Autobiography of Joseph LeConte - Autobiography of Joseph LeConte. Diary of Joseph LeConte's daughter Emma LaConte.