Fort Frederica National Monument
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Fort Frederica at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- 1–2 days
- Don't miss
- Hike a Nature Trail
- Nearby city
- St. Simons Island, GA
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About Fort Frederica National Monument
War was imminent as James Oglethorpe established Fort Frederica in 1736, to help protect the British colonies from the Spanish in Florida. Fort Frederica illustrates the story of the War of Jenkins Ear (1739-1748) and how its British defenders fought off the Spanish Army. Today, archeology has uncovered the story of the 1,000 people that once lived here.
Weather Information
The site enjoys mild climate from fall through early summer, followed by hot, humid summers.
Operating Hours
Fort Frederica National Monument Grounds
Park & Grounds Closed: Thanksgiving Christmas Day New Year's Day
- Monday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Bloody Marsh Site
Bloody Marsh is roughly where the site of the last battle of the Spanish invasion of Georgia took place on July 7th. Though casualties were relatively light, it would rob the Spanish of their enthusiasm and lead to their abandonment of their campaign. Located 7 miles south from the front gates of the town of Frederica, this relatively minor engagement ended the Spanish threat to the Georgia colonies.
- Monday8:30AM - 4:00PM
- Tuesday8:30AM - 4:00PM
- Wednesday8:30AM - 4:00PM
- Thursday8:30AM - 4:00PM
- Friday8:30AM - 4:00PM
- Saturday8:30AM - 4:00PM
- Sunday8:30AM - 4:00PM
Visitor Center Hours
The Visitor Center is closed Monday and Tuesday. The park grounds remain open for visitation.
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM
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Planning Fort Frederica National Monument
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Fort Frederica. Check the Permits tab on this page and Recreation.gov before you travel — campground, tour, or backcountry permits may apply even without park-wide timed entry.
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