Prepare to Visit Georgia's National Park Service Fort Frederica National Monument

Georgia's fate was decided in 1742 when Spanish and British forces clashed on St. Simons Island. Fort Frederica's troops defeated the Spanish, ensuring Georgia's future as a British colony. Today, the archeological remnants of Frederica are protected by the National Park Service. Its history, description, map and contact info are included below.

Field Trips at Fort Frederica

A 23 minute park film

Self guided explorations

Museum area with artifacts

5 minute introductory talk

Ranger or docent led tours and programs

Reservations are required for talks and tours

Talks may be substituted for tours without notice due to unforeseen staff shortages.

Prepare for your visit to Fort Frederica

Park is free to educational groups who submit a fee waiver and make reservations.
Reserved programs are made on a first-come basis.
Large groups are split to accommodate theatre fire regulations.
Groups without reservations will be admitted to the film as space permits.

Supervision
We require chaperoning of youth groups. Please protect your national park through attentive supervision.
No walking or climbing on the foundations.
Artifacts should be left where found and reported a Park Ranger.
No gum or food in the visitor center or historic site area.

Comfort & Safety
Wear comfortable clothes and good walking shoes.
Insect repellent is advisable.
Check for ticks following a visit to the park.

Facilities
Restrooms are within the visitor center complex.
Picnics: groups may blanket picnic (no tables) in the parking lot circle provided they clean their trash. Trash bags may be obtained at the visitor center.
Bus parking spaces are marked. Overflow parking is on the far side of lot.
Parked buses MUST turn off their engines to reduce noise and pollution.

Phone & Address

Phone: 912-638-3639 - Weekdays from 9 am to 4:30 pm - Address: Fort Frederica NM, 6515 Frederica Rd., St. Simons Island, GA 31522

Operating Hours, Seasons & Phone Contact

Fort Frederica National Monument:
Visitor Center open 9 am to 5 pm 7 days a week. Call for updates on operating hours and emergency closures - Closed Christmas Day

Bloody Marsh Unit:
Open 8:30 am to 4 pm seven days a week (also closed on Christmas)

Fees & Reservations

Call for fees and to make reservations

Directions to Fort Frederica

From U.S. 17, take the F.J. Torras Causeway to St. Simons Island. At first traffic light on the island, turn left onto Sea Island Road. Go 1.5 miles to next traffic light, and turn left onto Frederica Road. Follow Frederica Road for two miles (take second right off roundabout). The park entrance is located 300 yards past Christ Church.