Physical Address:

Fort Frederica National Monument

6515 Frederica Rd.

St. Simons Island, GA 31522

Mailing Address:

Fort Frederica National Monument

6515 Frederica Rd.

St. Simons Island, GA 31522

contact-details

  • Phone Number: 9126383639 Voice

  • Phone Number: 9126345357 Fax

  • Email Address: FOFR_administration@nps.gov

  • Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees
Entrance Passes

War was immanent 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 it's British defenders fought off the Spanish Army. Today, archeology has uncovered the story of the 1,000 people that once lived here.

park designation:National Monument

Directions:

Directions from Torras Causeway: at end of causeway, get in left lane. Follow left lane to traffic light. Go straight at light. Follow Sea Island Road to Frederica Road. Turn left at traffic light onto Frederica Road. Follow Frederica to roundabout. Take second exit of roundabout (still on Frederica). Go approximately 1 mile. Turn left onto park entrance road. Across from Wesley United Methodist Church. For detailed directions, clink the link below.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Fort Frederica National Monument Visitor Center & Grounds

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

Exceptions:
  • Thanksgiving (November 28, 2024 - November 28, 2024)
  • Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)
  • New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

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.

Exceptions:
  • Thanksgiving Day Closure (November 28, 2024 - November 28, 2024)
  • Christmas Day Closure (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)
  • New Year's Day Closure (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

Weather Information:

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

Activities
Biking
Biking

Guided Tours
Guided Tours

Hiking
Hiking