Fort Sumter National Monument - Accessibility (U.S. National Park Service)

Accessibility to the Fort Sumter Ferry is currently limited. The accessibility ramp located at the Fort Sumter Visitor Center in downtown Charleston recently suffered damage and will be out of service until further notice.

For mobility impaired visitors, the boat can currently accommodate manual wheelchairs only. Motorized wheelchairs cannot be taken aboard. For the best accessibility, plan to depart from the Fort Sumter Visitor Center as close to low tide as possible. Please note that even at low tide there may be one or more steps to negotiate while getting on board.

This site will be updated when the accessibility ramp is back in service.

Fort Sumter Ferry

A ramp system makes access a reality for all who visit Fort Sumter by ferry from the Fort Sumter Visitor Education Center in downtown Charleston. Even motorized wheelchairs are no longer a barrier.

The ferry departing from Patriots Point is not accessible.

Inside Fort Sumter

Elevators inside Fort Sumter give disabled visitors access to all levels of the fort. See a ranger when you arrive on site if you need to use the elevators.

Fort Moultrie

The visitor center and a majority of the fort are accessible by wheelchair. A wheelchair is available at no cost and can be checked out at the visitor center. Park Headquarters is fully accessible.