Permits & Reservations

Fort Frederica National Monument is home to beautiful cultural and natural settings which are ideal venues for a variety of special activities such as special events, wedding ceremonies, and film and photography projects.

Most special events and activities held in the park require a special use permit, issued only after the National Park Service (NPS) determines that the activities involved will not impair park values and resources. Please note that there are usage limits for the number of people for any special activity.

To apply for a special use permit, download a Special Use Permit application.

Return completed applications to:

Cumberland Island National Seashore/Fort Frederica National Monument
Attn: Special Use Permits
101 Wheeler St
St. Marys, GA 31558

(912) 882-4336 ext 228
Email: cindy_brewer@nps.gov

Special instructions are listed on the application form. Please read carefully. Applicants will be invoiced a non-refundable application fee of $100 on Pay.gov.

Special Events

A special use permit is required for activities that provide a benefit to an individual, group, or organization rather than the public at large and that require some degree of management from the National Park Service to protect park resources and the public interest. Some examples of special events that require permits are:

• non-competitive sporting events
• public spectator attractions
• festivals
• concerts
• ceremonies
• cultural programs

Weddings

All weddings require an approved wedding special use permit. Depending on the location of your wedding ceremony, there may be a limit on the number of people allowed at the site. At the fort, group size is limited to 40 people. The Bloody Marsh site can accommodate 10-15 people but has limited parking available. In addition to the application fee, there may also be additional costs associated with monitoring and managing a special use. The cost of monitoring a typical wedding ceremony at Fort Frederica has been set at $200.00. In most instances, there will be no insurance requirement attached to your permit. Fees will be collected via invoice on Pay.gov.

The permit is for the time allotted on the wedding date. Any rehearsals or other activities must be requested, approved and scheduled.

Miscellaneous Activities

Other activities may require permits if there is the potential for interference with visitor use, congestion of a highly visited area, or possible impact on park resource.


For more information on special use permits, please call the Management Support Specialist at (912) 882-4336 ex.228