Fort Monroe National Monument
Protected park · VA, USA
Fort Monroe National Monument in VA, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon–Sun 5:00–23:59
About
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Restrooms.
This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.
Events
- Finding "Freedom's Fortress"
- From the Ground Up
- Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
- Night Sky: Galaxies and Star Clusters
- Common Soldier in the American Civil War
- Tree Tour of Fort Monroe: Bounty of the Trees
- Fort Monroe Bird Walk
- Tree Tour of Fort Monroe: Seeing Trees Through Bark and Wood
- Tree Tour of Fort Monroe: Searching High and Low - (Two-hour Special)
Before you go
- Limits
- Gatherings of more than 25 individuals require a special use permit
- Limits
- Pets on leashes are welcome, but they are prohibited on the beach from May 15 through September 15
- ⚠ Park closure: Road Closure and Fishing Pier Impact
- The Engineer Wharf, one of two fishing piers at Fort Monroe is temporarily closed. The Finger Pier remains open. Also closed is the section of Fenwick Road between Ingalls and the East Gate of the fort. Detour signs will aid travelers around the closure.
- Park alert: Reminder: Look Before Parking
- Visitors are reminded to park in marked parking spaces. Parking in the grass or other alternative areas is unauthorized. Please help us #KeepFortMonroeBeautiful.
- Getting there
- Take exit 268 from Interstate 64 (I-64) in Hampton, Virginia toward Fort Monroe. Turn left from the exit ramp onto South Mallory Street. Turn right at the second light onto East Mellen Street. Cross the bridge and turn left at the light onto Ingalls Road. The Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center is on the left after about two-thirds of a mile. Park on Ingalls Road or in the lot behind the building.
- Weather & when to go
- Spring: Temperatures range from 40 F to 70 F with rain being common. Summer: Temperatures range from 75 F to 100 F with rain and sun equally common. On very sunny days, be prepared with plenty of water. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 40 F to 65 F. Hurricanes are more likely to threaten the are at this time of year. If planning a visit during this time, please be mindful of the storm activity. Winter: Temperatures range from 40 F to 50 F on average with snow being uncommon.
- Visitor center
- Casemate Museum
- Visitor center
- Casemate Museum
- Visitor center
- Casemate Museum
- Visitor center
- Casemate Museum
- Visitor center
- Casemate Museum
- Visitor center
- Casemate Museum — Located within the fort walls, the museum highlights a topical history of Point Comfort and Fort Monroe. The museum showcases the unique purposes of the casemates through time and the important role Fort Monroe played during the Civil War through the 21st century. Learn about the importance of…
- Visitor center
- Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center
- Visitor center
- Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center
- Visitor center
- Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center
- Visitor center
- Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center
- Visitor center
- Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center
- Visitor center
- Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center
Facilities on the park map
4 bench, 2 changing table, 2 defibrillator, 1 first aid kit, 11 restroom, 14 visitor information, 3 water fountain.
Where to stay
- The Colonies RV Travel Park & Country Store
History
- Heritage status
- Listed heritage / protected status