Eastern Wharf -Savannah​,​ GA

Savannah City Docks at Eastern Wharf - Savannah, GA – Located 8 StM up the Savannah River from the ICW, the is approximately 730’ of floating dock offering access to one of Savannah’s newest developments. The docks are free but contain no amenities such as water or electricity. Easter Wharf contains restaurants, shops, a park, residential areas and a hotel.

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.

Boaters can use the public walkway to reach the popular River Street area .6 StM upriver from Eastern Wharf, or access the free to use Savannah Belle Ferry which stops at nearby Waving Girl Landing only .2 StM away near the Marriott Savannah Riverfront Hotel. The ferry schedule is included below in weblinks.

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

Coordinates: 32°04'42.3"N 81°04'43.3"W or 32.078416, -81.078701 Link to ICW Free Docks Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1JxZnWlIXs-hEpV86ALsvTWoz_s6E3tYK&ll=32.07841666666669%2C-81.07869444444444&z=8 Link to Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5yeS2BnnAav5Q6u78

Visit: https://www.savannahga.gov/580/Boaters Or: https://easternwharfsavannah.com/ Or: https://www.connectonthedot.com/home/routes-schedules/savannah-belles-ferry/

Images: https://www.instagram.com/p/C4OCj60M_iF/

Updated: 02/15/2024