Fort Pulaski National Monument

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 9:00–17:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-19 to 2026-12-13; community-mapped.

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

This park's official page lists: Visitor center.

At the park

• Exhibits exhibit
• Biking activity
• Beaches scenic feature
• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature
• Hiking trails trail
• Fishing water

Events

• Ranger Talk at Fort Pulaski
• Free Entry at Fort Pulaski!
• The Life and Legacy of General Casimir Pulaski 11:00 AM–12:00 PM · Inside Visitor Center theater.
• Tour de Forts 10:00 AM–11:00 AM · Starts at the Visitor Center.
• Musket Demonstrations at Fort Pulaski 11:00 AM–03:30 PM · Musket demonstrations will take place inside Fort Pulaski. Parking is available at the Fort Pulaski National Monument Visitor Center (101 Fort Pulaski Road, Savannah GA 31410).
• The 157th New York Infantry and the Immortal 600 09:00 AM–04:00 PM · Inside Fort Pulaski.
• Candle Lantern 06:00 PM–09:00 AM

Before you go

First aid

In-park (mapped location) — First aid station marked on the park map. Confirm the current location with any team member on arrival.

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

Park alert: The North Shoreline is Closed

The shoreline is closed permanently for resource protection and visitor safety.

Park alert: Gorge Wall Preservation Closures Begin Fall 2026

Fort Pulaski's Gorge Wall interiors will undergo preservation work beginning September 2026. For your safety, follow signage and do not cross any barricades.

Park alert: McQueen's Island Trail Closed Beginning August 3, 2026

The McQueen's Island Trail will close for a Chatham County restoration project beginning August 3, 2026.

Getting there

From Interstate I-95, take Exit 99 onto Interstate I-16 East (James L Gillis Memorial Hwy) for 7 miles. Take Exit 164A onto Interstate I-516 East toward US-80 East. Take Exit 3 (US-17 S/US-80 E) toward US-80 East. Turn left onto Ocean Highway, Ogeechee Rd (US-17 N, US-80 East). Bear right onto West Victory Drive (US-80 East). Continue on US-80 East for 13 miles. GPS Coordinates for Fort Pulaski National Monument: N32° 01.680 W080° 53.525

Weather & when to go

Savannah has a humid sub tropical climate with over two hundred days of sunshine each year. Summers are typically hot, bright and humid with afternoon thunderstorms common. Temperatures often range from the lower 70s to the mid 90s F. Spring and autumn can be quite pleasant with temperatures ranging from the upper 50s into the 80s F. The winter months are usually dry. Temperatures can be cooler than one would expect, ranging from the upper 30s through the 60s F generally, though sudden cold snaps can occur.

Visitor center

Cockspur Island

Visitor center

Fort Pulaski

Visitor center

Fort Pulaski

Visitor center

Fort Pulaski

Facilities on the park map

2 bench, 1 first aid station, 2 picnic area, 2 restroom, 4 visitor information.

History

Opened

1829

Heritage status

Listed heritage / protected status

• Park opened