Support Leave No Trace at Fort Sumter to keep yourself safe and limit your impact on the natural and cultural environment. Visit responsibly by following these principles.
- Secure your belongings to help prevent polluting the Charleston Harbor and threatening marine wildlife.
- Pack it in, pack it out! Fort Sumter has no trash bins. Everything you bring into the fort needs to return to the boat.
- Avoid single-use plastics by opting for reusable alternatives to help preserve the environment for future generations.
- Plan ahead and prepare! Bring water, sunscreen, bug spray, rain gear, and anything else that you many need at Fort Sumter, and be aware that bathrooms are only located on the Ferry.
- Leave what you find! Everything is protected at Fort Sumter. Take only photos and items you have purchased.
- Preserve the park’s history! To prevent damage and injury, do not climb or sit on cannons and brick walls.
- Smoking and vaping of any type is prohibited on the Ferry and at Fort Sumter.
- For your safety, do not cross barriers.