Located in FL.
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protects approximately 300 acres of Florida coastal environment containing dunes, marsh, maritime forest, and associated flora…
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Open daily · 9:00AM - 5:30PM
From Free
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TrailVerse lists 2 reservation types on the Permits tab, including Fort Matanzas National Monument Tours and Fort Matanzas Torchlight Event. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.