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Entry into Fort Moultrie, SC IMG 4546📷 Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0

Fort Moultrie

Sullivan’s Island, SC

History

Part of Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, rebuilt several times since the palmetto-log fort that held off the British fleet in 1776. Small entry fee; harbor and ocean views from the walls.

Nearest town
Sullivan’s Island, SC
Category
History & culture
GPS
32.7596, -79.8576

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Featured in these trip guides

The Grand Strand and Georgetown to Charleston – Myrtle Beach-2011-08-08-013 (6061266459)© Perry Quan from Oakville, Canada · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Coast & island drives

The Grand Strand and Georgetown to Charleston

113 mi8 stops3 days

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Drayton Hall

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Middleton Place

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping at James Island County ParkCampsite
    8 mi from Fort Moultrie
    TentsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • KOA KampgroundMotorhome stopover
    9 mi from Fort Moultrie
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Fain's RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    14 mi from Fort Moultrie
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Lake Aire RV ParkCampsite
    17 mi from Fort Moultrie
    Wi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Bon Aire RV Park & CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    17 mi from Fort Moultrie
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • KOAMotorhome stopover
    21 mi from Fort Moultrie
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip

All campsites in South Carolina · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Fort Moultrie?

Fort Moultrie is in Sullivan’s Island, SC, at GPS 32.7596, -79.8576. It is about 4 mi from Charleston.

Can you camp near Fort Moultrie?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping at James Island County Park, about 8 mi away; within 25 mi there are 11 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Fort Moultrie?

Fort Moultrie is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Grand Strand and Georgetown to Charleston.

What is there to see near Fort Moultrie?

Places worth a stop nearby: Rainbow Row (4 mi), Angel Oak (13 mi), Drayton Hall (15 mi) and Middleton Place (19 mi).

When is the best time to visit Fort Moultrie?

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)