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Basic Information

Physical Address

Fort Frederica National Monument
6515 Frederica Rd.
St. Simons Island, GA 31522

Directions

South on I 95 to U.S. 17: Exit 38 and Left onto Spur 25. Follow Spur 25 until U.S. 17. Take a right on U.S. 17 (south). North on I 95 to U.S. 17: Exit 29 and Right onto U.S. 17. From US 17: Take Causeway to St. Simons Island. Take first left onto Sea Island Rd. Go 1.5 miles to third traffic light, and Left onto Frederica Road. Follow Frederica Road for two miles (take second right off roundabout). The park entrance 300 yards past Christ Church.

Directions Details

Operating Hours & Seasons

Fort Frederica National Monument Visitor Center & Grounds

Park & Grounds Closed: Thanksgiving Christmas Day New Year's Day

Standard Hours

• Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Weather

The site enjoys mild climate from fall through early summer, followed by hot, humid summers.

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

Entrance Fee - $0.00

Free admission to the park.

Entrance Passes:

Free Admission to Park, no passes needed. - $0.00

Since Fort Frederica is free, no passes are needed. However we also do not have the ability to sell passes to visitors.

Visitor Centers

Fort Frederica Visitor Center

The primary entrance into Fort Frederica National Monument.

 

Fort Frederica is a small colonial site. The terrain is mostly level and the park is brilliantly decorated with large oaks and pecan trees draped with Spanish Moss.

The site has an accessible visitor center and theatre. The townsite and small fort provide visitors with a picturesque landscape to enjoy.

The site enjoys mild climate from fall through early summer, followed by hot, humid summers.