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Fort Pulaski National Monument: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
Fort Pulaski National Monument is a National Park System unit in Georgia[4]. NPS lists a $10 per person entrance fee, and youth 15 and under enter free[5].
Entrance fees and passes
Fees as listed by the National Park Service. Fees change, so confirm on the park's official fees page before you go.
The America the Beautiful pass is accepted here[7].
Entrance fee payment is cashless (card or mobile payment)[8].
America the Beautiful passes cover entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation sites.
| Pass | Who can get it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Annual Pass[9] | US citizens and residents | $80 |
| Non-Resident Annual Pass[9] | Non-US residents | $250 |
| Senior Annual Pass[9] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $20 |
| Senior Lifetime Pass[9] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $80 |
| Military Annual Pass[9] | Current US military and dependents | Free |
| Military Lifetime Pass[9] | Gold Star Family members and veterans | Free |
| Access Pass[9] | US citizens and residents with permanent disability | Free |
| 4th Grade Pass[9] | US 4th graders | Free |
| Volunteer Pass[9] | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours | Free |
When to visit and hours
NPS lists the monument as open daily from 9:00 am[10] until 5:00 pm[10], with closures on New Year's, Thanksgiving and Christmas Days[10]. Last entry is 4:30 pm[10]. Historic Fort Pulaski itself opens at 9:00 am[11] and closes at 4:30 pm[11]. NPS lists closures on 2026-11-26, 2026-12-25 and 2027-01-01[10]. In 2025, the busiest month was March with 37,807 recreation visits[1]. NPS describes hot, humid summers with temperatures often in a range from the 70s up to the mid 90s F[12]. NPS says winter days run cooler, roughly the upper 30s to the 60s F, with sudden cold snaps possible[12].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 19,444 |
| February | 30,112 |
| March | 37,807 |
| April | 35,921 |
| May | 32,141 |
| June | 36,474 |
| July | 33,108 |
| August | 24,274 |
| September | 25,409 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 21,740 |
| December | 24,496 |
Pets and dogs
Under the NPS pet rule, where pets are allowed they need to be kept in a crate or cage or held on a leash of six feet at most[13]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings or on designated swimming beaches, though service animals are excepted[13]. A park may also close additional areas to pets, so check with the park[13].
Before you go
- Entrance fees are cashless, so bring a card or mobile payment[8].
- NPS says the fee is only available at the entrance station and admission is valid for 7 consecutive days[5].
- The Fort Pulaski Annual Park Pass costs $35[6].
- The monument accepts the America the Beautiful pass for entrance[7]. The Resident Annual Pass costs $80[9].
- Fees and hours change, so confirm on the official NPS page before you go[5].
Questions people ask
- How much is the Fort Pulaski entrance fee?
- NPS lists $10 per person, and youth 15 and under are admitted free[5]. Admission is valid for 7 consecutive days[5].
- What are the Fort Pulaski hours?
- NPS lists the monument as open daily from 9:00 am[10] to 5:00 pm[10], with last entry at 4:30 pm[10]. Historic Fort Pulaski closes at 4:30 pm[11].
- Can I bring my dog to Fort Pulaski?
- Under the NPS pet rule, pets must be on a leash no longer than six feet where allowed, and they are not allowed in public buildings[13]. NPS marks pets as permitted on several listed activities, such as birdwatching and fishing[14].
- Does Fort Pulaski take the America the Beautiful pass?
- Yes, NPS lists the America the Beautiful pass as accepted for entrance[7]. The Resident Annual Pass costs $80[9].
- Can I pay cash at Fort Pulaski?
- NPS says entrance fees are cashless, so plan on a card or mobile payment[8].
Facts and sources
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 419,480, 2022: 471,077, 2023: 448,047, 2024: 356,993, 2025: 320,926. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Visitor centers listed by NPS: 1 (Fort Pulaski Visitor Center). National Park Service
- Fort Pulaski National Monument is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Monument) in Georgia. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Per Person: $10. National Park Service
- Annual Entrance - Park: $35. National Park Service
- Fort Pulaski National Monument accepts the America the Beautiful (interagency) pass for entrance. National Park Service
- Entrance fees at Fort Pulaski National Monument are cashless (cards or mobile payment, no cash) according to NPS. National Park Service
- America the Beautiful pass prices (table on this page). NPS Passes
- Operating hours, Fort Pulaski National Monument: 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... National Park Service
- Operating hours, Historic Fort Pulaski: Historic Fort Pulaski is open from 9:00am to 4:30pm, every day. Listed exceptions: Closed Thanksgiving Day 2026-11-26 to 2026-11-26 (closed); Closed Christmas Day 2026-12-25 to 2026-12-25 (closed); Closed New Year's... National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Fort Pulaski National Monument. National Park Service
- National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
- NPS lists 10 things to do at Fort Pulaski National Monument: Birdwatching at Fort Pulaski, Become a Fort Pulaski Jr. Ranger, Explore Fort Pulaski, Visit Fort Pulaski's Visitor Center, Watch Fort Pulaski's Park Film, Boating at Fort Pulaski, Fishing at Fort... National Park Service