We take our dog to the back beach all of the time and it’s great. Follow the nature trail at the back left hand corner of the main parking lot to get there. There is a flat area of the beach that is perfect for the dogs to wade and play in. The back river is not the main Savannah River, it’s the Savannah River South Channel. The only small personal boats and the Coast Guard boats pass by. Are there gators? I’ve never seen one on that beach, but gators live on every barrier island in GA and occasionally venture into the salt water, but very rarely. I’ve lived here my entire 45 years and the only gator attacks I hear of are people walking dogs around golf courses. This beach is definitely worth the trip.
You should not let your dog swim in the water. It’s not allowed and the water is from the Savannah river. Cargo ships coming in can create strong currents that could carry your dog away. Dogs are also not allowed to freely roam. They must be on a leash.
Yes they are. Be careful for mosquitoes and other biting insects.
They could. Watch for alligators. The park ranger said sometimes they get gators around there.
They could but not recommend... salt water not great for dogs and with humid dogs always want water. We have two great danes we take there all the time
"National Park Service Pets are welcome at Fort Pulaski National Monument, but as a unit in the National Park Service there are several regulations regarding pets that are enforced within the park. Pets are allowed within the fort and along hiking trails within the monument, however they are not allowed inside the Visitor Center. Pets must be restrained on a leash no longer then 6 feet long and may not be left unattended. Service dogs are allowed, as granted by law. Pet excrement must be picked up and disposed of properly. Please be responsible and courteous of others when bringing any pets into the park. Weather at Fort Pulaski National Monument weather is hot and humid during the summer. Please do not leave your pets in vehicles during hot weather. The internal temperature of a vehicle can soar to dangerous levels in a manner of minutes." Sounds like they're allowed anywhere outside.
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