Fort Pulaski

Fort Pulaski National Monument
P.O. Box 30757
U.S. Highway 80 East
Savannah, GA 31410-0757
(912)-786-5787
Open hours: The park is open everyday, except Christmas Day, 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Hours may be extended in summer. Call for information. There is an entrance fee.
Weather in the park is hot and humid in summer, mild to chilly and breezy in winter. Rainy periods throughout the year. Wear comfortable sportswear in season, with walking shoes. Insect repellant is strongly recommended.
Getting there: To reach the park by car, take I- 95 to I-16. From I-16, take U.S. Highway 80 East. Follow signs for Fort Pulaski, Tybee Island and beaches. Fort Pulaski National Monument entrance is approximately 15 miles east of Savannah on U.S. 80. Within the park, paved roads are accessible by private car during normal operating hours.
Visitor Center, Exhibits: A 17-minute film, "The Battle for Fort Pulaski," is shown by request in the visitor center. Museum exhibits provide information on the history and significance of the fort. There is a bookstore located in the visitor center lobby managed by Eastern National Park and Monument Association.
Fort Programs, Activities: Ranger led talks and demonstrations are presented in the fort daily during the summer and on weekends the rest of the year. Special talks may be available to school and other large groups by reservation throughout the year. Encampments of troops, special programs and demonstrations are presented on various major holiday weekends. Call for details and reservations.
Reservation, Permits: Required daily permits for recreational, non-commercial shellfish harvesting in park waters are available free of charge at the visitor center during normal operating hours.
Lodging and Camping Facilities: Hotels and campgrounds are available on Tybee Island (4 miles east) and in Savannah (15 miles west).
Food, Supplies: Located on Tybee Island (4 miles east) and Wilmington Island (4 miles west).
Accessibility: Visitor Center exhibits, programs and parking are accessible. A tape tour is available, as well as printed transcripts of some audio programs. The fort (most of the lower level) is wheelchair accessible, as are the restrooms located there. There is one wheelchair accessible nature trail. The picnic area has accessible parking, tables and restrooms.
Recommended Activities: Self-guided tour of fort. Observing plants, wildflowers, wildlife and Savannah River shipping traffic.