Fort Pulaski National Monument
National Monument · GA
Park Closure · 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.
3 noticesfrom the National Park Service
Information · Fort Pulaski Entrance Fees are Credit/Debit Only
The park is no longer accepting cash for entrance fees. Credit and debit cards are the only method of payment currently being accepted.
Information · 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.
Information · The North Shoreline is Closed
The shoreline is closed permanently for resource protection and visitor safety.
For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority over these forts. Using rifled cannons, the U.S. Army compelled the Confederate garrison inside Fort Pulaski to surrender. The siege was a landmark experiment in the history of military science and invention.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/fopu
- Location
- Fort Pulaski National Monument (32.031, -80.934)
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Passport stamp locations
- Cockspur Island Lighthouse
- Fort Pulaski Sutler Store
- Fort Pulaski Visitor Center
Hours
Fort Pulaski National Monumenttoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat Oct 39:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun Oct 49:00AM - 5:00PM
- Mon Oct 59:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue Oct 69:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed Oct 79:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu Oct 89:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri Oct 99:00AM - 5:00PM
Upcoming closures: Nov 26 (Closed Thanksgiving Day)
Fort Pulaski National Monument is open year round from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm, except for New Years, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Days. Last entry into the park is at 4:30 pm. Historic Fort Pulaski is open 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm and the Visitor Center is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Historic Fort Pulaskitoday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Visitor centers
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- Fort Pulaski Visitor Centertoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
Self-guided tours
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Fort Pulaski Trails Self-Guided Tour1–4 hours · 11 stops
Explore Fort Pulaski and Cockspur Island's history with this tour of the park's trails. Tour begins outside the Visitor Center near the moat.
Entrance fees
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- Per Person — $10.00
A per person fee of $10 is required to visit Fort Pulaski and the surrounding areas. Admission is valid for 7 consecutive days. Youth 15 and under are admitted free of charge. Only available at the entrance station to Fort Pulaski National Monument. Credit/Debit Only
- Annual Entrance - Park — $35.00
The Fort Pulaski Annual Park Pass provides entry into Fort Pulaski National Monument for the pass holder and 3 other adults. The pass is valid for a year from the month of purchase. Each Fort Pulaski Annual Park Pass comes with one signature line for a single passholder.
Commercial rates1
- Per Person — $10.00
Commercial bus/van tours are charged the per person fee for the number of persons on board.
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