Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
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Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- 1–2 days
- Don't miss
- Hike the 7 Creeks Trail
- Nearby city
- Jacksonville, FL
Explore this park
About Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Visit one of the last unspoiled coastal wetlands on the Atlantic Coast. Discover 6,000 years of human history and experience the beauty of salt marshes, coastal dunes, and hardwood hammocks. The Timucuan Preserve includes Fort Caroline and Kingsley Plantation.
1 current NPS alert
- Park Closure: Kingsley Plantation & Trail Closures Due to Coastal Flooding on 10/28/2026
Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 10, 2026). Official Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve page on nps.gov
Weather Information
We have mild winters and hot summers.
- Summer
temperatures reach up into the 90's.
- Winter
average highs are in the 60's, lows in the 40's.
Operating Hours
Timucuan Preserve
The grounds for Fort Caroline and Kingsley Plantation are open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday; closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. The preserve headquarters is open 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday; closed on all government holidays. Cedar Point and the Theodore Roosevelt Area are open sunrise - sunset.
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Common questions
Planning Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
