Fort Matanzas National Monument
Protected park · FL, USA
Fort Matanzas National Monument in FL, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon–Sun 9:00–17:30
About
This park's official page lists: Wheelchair-accessible facilities.
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Restrooms, Visitor center.
At the park
- Exhibits
- Beaches
- Wildlife & bird watching
Shows and experiences
- Junior Ranger program
- Ranger & guided programs
Events
- The Medicinal Plants of the Maritime Forest
- The Feathered Friends of Fort Matanzas
- Mangroves in Motion: Ripple Effects and Underwater Secrets
Before you go
- Disability access
- This park's official page states it has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Specific routes, transfer access and equipment vary — confirm with the park for your needs.
- Limits
- Service animals are not required to wear identification vests or other insignia
- Park alert: Fort Matanzas Only Accessible by Ferry Service
- Fort Matanzas may only be accessed by our free ferry service. The boats operate Thursday through Monday; we do not operate the ferry on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. For more information about tickets and times, please visit the "Plan Your Visit" tab.
- Getting there
- Fort Matanzas is 14 miles south of Saint Augustine on State Route A1A.
- Weather & when to go
- Summers are hot and humid with afternoon thundershowers. Sunscreen, a hat, UV protective sunglasses, and are recommended. Drink plenty of water. Winters are cool to mild with some cold spells, especially with wind from the north or off the water. Fall and spring are temperate with temperatures around 70F-80F (21C-26C). During danger of lightning, the fort will be closed and ferry service will be suspended. June-November is hurricane season so check for tropical storms before visiting.
- Visitor center
- Beach Ramp Parking
- Visitor center
- Coastal Hammock Trail
- Visitor center
- Ferry to the Fort
- Visitor center
- Fort Matanzas
- Visitor center
- Fort Matanzas Fishing
- Visitor center
- Fort Matanzas Virtual Tour
- Visitor center
- Oceanside Boardwalk
- Visitor center
- Park Videos-1
- Visitor center
- Picnic Area - Fort Matanzas
- Visitor center
- Resurrection Fern
- Visitor center
- River Boardwalk
- Visitor center
- River Boardwalk
Facilities on the park map
1 bench, 2 changing table, 1 defibrillator, 1 picnic area, 6 restroom, 14 visitor information.
History
- Opened
- 1924
- Heritage status
- Listed heritage / protected status
- Park opened