Fort Moultrie National Monument, South Carolina

  A journey to Fort Moultrie National Monument is a good selection when you need to spend some time in the fresh air. If you need a location to stay Isle of Palms and Wild Dunes by ResortQuest is a magnificent choice; you have to without doubt check out beautiful Folly Beach while you're here. Fort Moultrie National Monument has nice outdoors recreation, so you can have plenty of fun. Summer at Fort Moultrie National Monument arrives with high temperatures in the 90's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 70's. The wintertime brings highs
    down to the 50's, and nighttime lows at Fort Moultrie National Monument through the wintertime regularly sink into the 30's.
A journey to Jeanette Creek near Fort Moultrie National Monument is always a great idea; you'll almost certainly meet some folks from Sullivans Island
here. There are so many amusing things to do for everyone. After a long day outdoors The Palms Hotel @ Isle of Palms is a wonderful spot to spend a night or two; camping is available at KOA Kampgrounds.
The high level of precipitation makes Fort Moultrie National Monument a relatively wet site; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain; November is the month with the least moisture. If only every place had this much outdoors enjoyable stuff, what a great globe it would be. If time allows, Fort Sumter National Monument is a national
 
    down to the 50's, and nighttime lows at Fort Moultrie National Monument through the wintertime regularly sink into the 30's.
A journey to Jeanette Creek near Fort Moultrie National Monument is always a great idea; you'll almost certainly meet some folks from Sullivans Island
to do close to Fort Moultrie National Monument. If you need a place to stay Shem Creek is a great choice, and Charles Towne Landing state Historic Site is a glorious campground nearby. Lakes are such calm places, why not go to Lake Woodlawn in the neighborhood of Fort Moultrie National Monument, and why not camp at The Campground at James Island since you're here at Fort Moultrie National Monument.
Hampton Inn Charleston-Mt Pleasant-Patriots Point is a great place to get some rest, and Campground At James Island is a nice local campground. Fort Moultrie
 
National Monument is a good wilderness region that is popular with folks from near and far. It's a popular place to go to for folks coming from Sullivans Island.
Fort Moultrie National Monument has picturesque nature scenery for you to like.

Fort Moultrie's history covers 171 years of seacoast defense, including the first decisive victory in the American Revolution and the firing onto Fort Sumter during the first battle of the Civil War. The third Fort Moultrie, built in 1809, stands today. By touring the fort, visitors can see how coastal defenses have evolved.

   

CONTACTS

Email - fosu_ranger_activities@nps.gov

Fax- 843-883-3910

Write to
1214 Middle Street
Sullivan's Island, SC 29482

Phone
Visitor Information - 843-883-3123
Headquarters - 843-883-3124

TRAVEL BASICS

Operating Hours, Seasons
Daily, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; closed January 1 and December 25.

Getting There
PLANE - Charleston, South Carolina is a major destination city and is served by several airlines. Taxis are readily available from the airport. Both US I-26 and US I-526 lead to US-17, and US-17 leads to SC-703. Take US-17 North to Mt. Pleasant and turn right onto SC-703. At Sullivan's Island, turn right onto Middle Street. The fort is 1.5 miles from that intersection.

CAR - Both US I-26 and US I-526 lead to US-17, and US-17 leads to SC-703. Take US-17 North to Mt. Pleasant and turn right onto SC-703. At Sullivan's Island, turn right onto Middle Street. The fort is 1.5 miles from that intersection.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Charleston, South Carolina is a major destination city and has limited service by Amtrak and inter-city buses. Charleston public transportation does not provide access to the park, however, taxis are readily available.

Weather & Climate
Summers are extremely hot and humid. Wear light clothing. Winters are mild. A light jacket is recommended.

Accessibility
The visitor center as well as a majority of the fort is accessible by wheelchair. A wheelchair is available and can be checked out at the visitor center.

FEES/PERMITS

Entrance Fee
FORT MOULTRIE
$ varies for Day
Seniors (62 and over): $1.00 Adults (16 and over): $2.00 Children: $1.00 Family: $5.00 Annual Pass: $20.00

Activity Fee
RESERVATIONS
Free!
Reservations for individuals are not required. Because the site is small and facilities are limited, school and other groups should make reservations as early as possible.

Special Use Permits
PERMITS
$ varies for One Time
Special use permits are required for various activities. Contact park for more details.

FACILITIES

Museums
FORT MOULTRIE VISITOR CENTER
Open All Year 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone - 843- 883-3123 ext. 20
Location - Across the street from the fort, adjacent to the parking lot.
Closures - Closed January 1 and December 25.
Special Programs - June 28 - Carolina Day
Exhibits - At present there is a limited number of exhibits in place for viewing, but additional exhibits are being developed and will be added in the near future. Also available is a 20-minute orientation film shown on the hour and half-hour.
Available Facilities - Restrooms, first aid, park literature and the park bookstore operated by Eastern National Park and Monument Association.


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* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.

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