What are the hours at Fort Pulaski National Monument?

Mon: 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Tue: 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Wed: 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Thu: 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Fri: 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Sat: 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Sun: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (Fort Pulaski National Monument)

How much does it cost to enter Fort Pulaski National Monument?

Fort Pulaski National Monument charges $10 per vehicle, $10 per person. Fees are waived on the National Park Service's fee-free days; check the official site for current pricing.

Does Fort Pulaski National Monument require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Fort Pulaski National Monument. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Fort Pulaski National Monument open right now?

Q: Is Fort Pulaski National Monument open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Fort Pulaski National Monument is partially closed. Gorge Wall Preservation Closures Begin Fall 2026

National Monument · GA

Partially closed

Fort Pulaski National Monument is partially closed.

Why this statusGorge Wall Preservation Closures Begin Fall 2026

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies.

Type: National Monument
State: GA
Nearest town: Fort Pulaski Visitor Center

About Fort Pulaski National Monument

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.

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Visitor info

Address101 Fort Pulaski Road, Fort Pulaski Visitor Center, Savannah, GA 31410

Phone(912) 219-4233

Websitewww.nps.gov/fopu/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tue	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wed	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thu	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun	9:00AM - 5:00PM

Fort Pulaski National Monument

Entrance fee$10 per vehicle, $10 per person · fee details ↗

Getting thereFrom 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…

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How we read this status

We derive Fort Pulaski National Monument's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Gorge Wall Preservation Closures Begin Fall 2026 Full method: how we check park status.