Guest Rooms
Simple, clean rooms with everything you need for a good night's sleep — fresh linens, a private bath, and a window that looks out onto the river pines.
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free parking
- River or garden view
Townsend, Georgia
Your basecamp
on the edge
of the Savannah
River
Shellman Bluff Motel & RV is a quiet, riverside stop for travelers heading to Tybee Island, Fort McAllister, or the wild edges of the Okefenokee. Pull in with a car or a full rig — we've got a place for you.
1262 River Rd NE
Townsend, GA 31331
Townsend, GA 31331
Riverside lodging Just off Highway 21 · Between Savannah and the Okefenokee Motels · RV Sites · Quiet Nights
Accommodations
Two ways to stay.
Both riverside.
RV Sites
Spacious pull-through and back-in sites for motorhomes and trailers. Full hookups available on select pads — water, electric, and sewer right at your door.
- Full hookups available
- Pull-through & back-in
- Long-stay rates
- Quiet, tree-shaded sites
Location
In the heart
of Georgia's river country
Shellman Bluff sits on the banks of the Savannah River in Townsend — a small, quiet community between Savannah and the Okefenokee Swamp. It's the kind of place that makes a great home base whether you're exploring for a day or passing through for the night.
- Tybee Island ~30 minutes south
- Fort McAllister State Park ~15 minutes north
- Savannah River Fishing, kayaking, sunsets
- Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge ~1.5 hours west
- Savannah / Hilton Head airports ~1 hour / ~2 hours
Our Story
A place to pause
before the next leg
Shellman Bluff Motel & RV started as a simple idea: offer travelers a clean, affordable place to rest on the edge of the Savannah River — somewhere that doesn't feel like a chain but still has everything you need.
We're not on the boardwalk. We're not trying to be. What we are is close enough to Tybee Island for a beach day, close enough to Fort McAllister for a history walk, and far enough from the noise to actually hear the water in the morning.
Whether you're here for a weekend getaway, a fishing trip, or just need a good night's sleep between cities — we'll have a room or a site waiting for you.
Shellman Bluff Motel & RV
1262 River Rd NE · Townsend, GA 31331
Ready?
Give us a call.
We'll tell you what's available.
No booking engine, no friction — just a real conversation about your trip and what we can offer. Walk-ins are always welcome too.
(912) 832-5771
Walk-ins welcome · No reservation required
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