Recreation area

Fort Frederica Visitor Center

Fort Frederica National Monument · St. Simons Island · Georgia — managed by National Park Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Start your tour of Ft. Frederica National Monument in the visitor center. Pick up orientation information at the desk, get your passport stamped, view the park film in the theater, look at the museum exhibits, try on colonial clothes, play colonial games, inquire about junior ranger programs, and shop in the Fort Frederica Association bookstore. Newly remodeled restrooms are located across the breezeway, and down the hallway, from the entrance to the visitor center

Getting there

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 second 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.

Contact
(912) 638-3639

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.