Fort Frederica National Monument is a National Monument in Georgia. This guide combines the park's official information with computed sunrise, sunset and Milky Way times, satellite climate data and 1 photo locations inside or next to the park.
Best photo spots in Fort Frederica
We matched 1 named overlooks, waterfalls, peaks and other features to Fort Frederica. Each has its own page with sun directions and a monthly golden hour table.
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Sunrise, sunset & golden hour
At Fort Frederica the sunrise point swings a long way through the year: about 62° (ENE) at the June solstice and 117° (ESE) in late December. Sunset moves from 298° (WNW) in June to 243° (WSW) in December, and the midday sun climbs to 82° in summer but only 35° in winter.
| Month (15th) | Sunrise | Golden hour ends | Golden hour starts | Sunset | Sunset az. | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 8:01 AM | 5:10 PM | 5:46 PM | 246° | 10h 20m |
| February | 7:08 AM | 7:41 AM | 5:40 PM | 6:13 PM | 256° | 11h 06m |
| March | 7:37 AM | 8:09 AM | 7:02 PM | 7:34 PM | 268° | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:58 AM | 7:31 AM | 7:22 PM | 7:54 PM | 282° | 12h 56m |
| May | 6:31 AM | 7:05 AM | 7:41 PM | 8:15 PM | 293° | 13h 44m |
| June | 6:22 AM | 6:57 AM | 7:56 PM | 8:32 PM | 298° | 14h 10m |
| July | 6:32 AM | 7:07 AM | 7:57 PM | 8:32 PM | 296° | 13h 59m |
| August | 6:52 AM | 7:25 AM | 7:37 PM | 8:10 PM | 287° | 13h 18m |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:43 AM | 7:01 PM | 7:33 PM | 274° | 12h 22m |
| October | 7:29 AM | 8:02 AM | 6:22 PM | 6:55 PM | 261° | 11h 26m |
| November | 6:54 AM | 7:29 AM | 4:54 PM | 5:28 PM | 249° | 10h 35m |
| December | 7:18 AM | 7:54 AM | 4:49 PM | 5:26 PM | 243° | 10h 08m |
Computed for the park's reference point (31.2215, -81.3945); large parks span several minutes of difference.
Milky Way & dark skies
From Fort Frederica, the Milky Way core is visible in a dark sky from February through October. June gives the longest window (about 6.5 hours on a moonless night), and the core peaks around 30° above the southern horizon. Our light-pollution model puts the sky at about Bortle 5 (suburban sky), so expect visible sky glow; drive away from towns for better results.
| Month | Core visible (15th) | Hours | Max altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Not visible in darkness | — | — |
| February | 4:55 AM – 5:45 AM | 0.8 | 19° |
| March | 4:05 AM – 6:05 AM | 2.0 | 26° |
| April | 1:59 AM – 5:29 AM | 3.5 | 30° |
| May | 11:58 PM – 4:58 AM | 5.0 | 30° |
| June | 10:11 PM – 4:41 AM | 6.5 | 30° |
| July | 10:08 PM – 3:18 AM | 5.2 | 30° |
| August | 9:38 PM – 1:08 AM | 3.5 | 30° |
| September | 8:55 PM – 11:05 PM | 2.2 | 27° |
| October | 8:16 PM – 9:16 PM | 1.0 | 19° |
| November | Not visible in darkness | — | — |
| December | Not visible in darkness | — | — |
5 Estimated Bortle 5 — Suburban sky. The Milky Way is weak near the horizon and washed out overhead; long exposures pick up a sky glow.
Weather & best time to visit
The site enjoys mild climate from fall through early summer, followed by hot, humid summers.
Weather overview: National Park Service.
Long-term NASA satellite data for this area show May as the clearest month (about 49% average cloud cover) and December as the cloudiest (66%). July is the warmest month and January the coldest, which matters for gear, snow access and how long batteries last at night.
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Average high (°F)
Photography permits, drones & fees
Permits. Under federal law (54 U.S.C. 100905), still photography in National Park Service areas needs a permit only when it (1) takes place where members of the public are not allowed, (2) uses models, sets or props that are not part of the location's natural or cultural resources or administrative facilities, or (3) would cause the park to incur additional administrative costs to monitor the activity. Ordinary visitor and most landscape photography needs no permit. Commercial filming rules are separate and have changed in recent years — confirm current requirements with the park before a paid shoot.
Drones. Launching, landing or operating unmanned aircraft (drones) is prohibited in National Park Service units under a 2014 Superintendent's closure (36 CFR 1.5), except where a park has issued specific written approval. Flying from outside the boundary over park land can also violate park rules and disturb wildlife.
Getting there
Directions from Torras Causeway: at end of causeway, get in left lane. Follow left lane to traffic light. Go straight at light. Follow Sea Island Road to Frederica Road. Turn left at traffic light onto Frederica Road. Follow Frederica to roundabout. Take second exit of roundabout (still on Frederica). Go approximately 1 mile. Turn left onto park entrance road. Across from Wesley United Methodist Church. For detailed directions, clink the link below.
Directions: National Park Service.
Activities
- Biking
- Guided Tours
- Hiking
- Living History
- Junior Ranger Program
- Park Film
- Museum Exhibits
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