Fort Frederica National Monument Custom Search Established in 1736, the town of Frederica was the southernmost post of the British colonies in North America. It protected the rest of Georgia and South Carolina from the Spanish in Florida. The park is known for it's exceptional beauty. Stately oaks, exceptionally large grape vines, and Spanish moss lend an air of antiquity unequaled on the coast     CONTACTS Email - FOFR_Superintendent@nps.gov Fax- 912-638-3639 Write to Rte 9, Box 286C St. Simons Island, GA 31522 Phone Visitor Information - (912) 638-3639 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Closed Christmas Day Getting There PLANE - Commercial: Glynco Jet Port, Brunswick, GA Private: McKinnon Airport, St. Simons Island CAR - Ft. Frederica National Monument is on St. Simons Island, Georgia - 12 miles from Brunswick, GA. Easily accessible from I-95 and U.S. 17 via the F.J. Torras (Brunswick-St. Simons) Causeway. Weather & Climate Summers are hot and humid. Highs in upper 80's - lower 90's with high humidity. Winters are moderate, with a few periods below freezing. Insects are part of the landscape and a constant bother along coastal Georgia. Sandgnats and mosquitoes are present year round. Biting flies are particularly bad in May and September. Insect repellant is recommended. Ticks - potential carriers of Lyme disease - are also common Accessibility Accessible parking spaces, wheelchair ramps, and accessible restrooms are provided. A wheelchair is available. The townsite has soft grass with no walkway and may not be suitable for wheelchairs. An NPS golf cart is available on request for those needing assistance to visit the town site and fort. FACILITIES VISITOR CENTER Open All Year 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone - (912) 638-3639 Special Programs - Guided Tours 25 Minute Film 'This Is Frederica' Exhibits - Museum Exhibits portray life in colonial Frederica and tell the story of archeology at the site.   Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Fort Frederica National Monument.   Campgrounds Near Fort Frederica National Monument: Jekyll Island Campground, Jekyll Island, 5 miles away Blythe Island Regional Park Campground, Linwood, 5 miles away Holly-acres Campgrounds, Darien, 13 miles away Darien Inland Harbor Camp, Darien, 13 miles away Inland Harbor, Darien, 14 miles away Golden Isles Vacation Park, Brunswick, 14 miles away Fran's Place Restaurant, Brunswick, 14 miles away   Marinas Near Fort Frederica National Monument: Jekyll Harbor Marina, Jekyll Island , 7 miles away Brunswick Landing Marina, Brunswick , 8 miles away Two-Way Fish Camp, Brunswick , 11 miles away Hickory Bluff Marina, Waverly , 14 miles away   Hotels Near Fort Frederica National Monument: Home2 Suites By Hilton St Simons Island, Saint Simons Island , 1 miles away Jekyll Island Club Resort Historic Hotels Of America, Jekyll Island , 1 miles away Ocean Inn And Suites, Saint Simons Island , 1 miles away The King And Prince Resort, Saint Simons Island , 1 miles away Sea Gate Inn, Saint Simons Island , 1 miles away Best Western Plus St. Simons, Saint Simons Island , 1 miles away The Inn At Sea Island, Saint Simons Island , 1 miles away   Beaches Near Fort Frederica National Monument: Sea Island Beach, Glynn County , 3 miles away Saint Andrew Beach, Glynn County , 9 miles away Nanny Goat Beach, McIntosh County , 16 miles away   Public Lands Near Fort Frederica National Monument: Cumberland Island National Seashore, Saint Marys - GA , 27 miles away Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve, Jacksonville - FL , 49 miles away Fort Pulaski National Monument, Savannah - GA , 58 miles away Crooked River State Park, Georgia , 22 miles away Fort Clinch State Park, Florida , 28 miles away Big Talbot Island State Park, Florida , 39 miles away   Golf Courses Near Fort Frederica National Monument: Sea Palms Golf And Tennis Resort, Saint Simons Island , 3 miles away Jekyll Island Golf Course, Jekyll Island , 6 miles away Hampton Golf Club, Saint Simons Island , 7 miles away Coastal Pines Golf Club, Brunswick , 10 miles away Golf Club At Sanctuary Cove, Waverly , 14 miles away