Fort Matanzas National Monument
Hours
Open daily · 9:00AM - 5:30PM
Entrance Fee
From Free
Timed Entry Reservation - Location
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Fort Matanzas at a glance
- Best time
- March–April, October–November
- Trip length
- 1–2 days
- Don't miss
- Coastal Hammock nature trail
- Nearby city
- Saint Augustine, FL
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Alerts(1)
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.
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Planning Fort Matanzas National Monument
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
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.
