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Fort Matanzas National Monument — A1a South
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Fort Matanzas National Monument is currently Closed.
As of: 1:03 am (EDT)   Tue May 6, 2025.

Fort Matanzas National Monument Hours

Mon 9:00am - 5:30pm
Tue 9:00am - 5:30pm
Wed 9:00am - 5:30pm
Thu 9:00am - 5:30pm
Fri 9:00am - 5:30pm
Sat 9:00am - 5:30pm
Sun 9:00am - 5:30pm

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8635 A1a South
Saint Augustine, FL   32080Driving Directions
Phone: (904)471-0116(904)471-0116 Maps & Directions

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Operating Hours & Seasons

General

Fort Matanzas is open every day of the year except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, December 25.

Standard Hours

  • Sunday:9:00 AM-5:30 PM
  • Monday:9:00 AM-5:30 PM
  • Tuesday:9:00 AM-5:30 PM
  • Wednesday:9:00 AM-5:30 PM
  • Thursday:9:00 AM-5:30 PM
  • Friday:9:00 AM-5:30 PM
  • Saturday:9:00 AM-5:30 PM

Fees & Passes

    Entrance Fees:

    • $0.00 - Fort Matanzas Entrance Fee
      There is no fee for visiting any portion of Fort Matanzas.

    About

    The Ferry Service to Fort Matanzas is shut down until further notice. Click "Read More" for updates.

    Coastal Florida was a major field of conflict as European nations fought for control in the New World. As part of this struggle, Fort Matanzas guarded St. Augustine’s southern river approach. The colonial wars are over, but the monument is still protecting—not just the historic fort, but also the wild barrier island and the plants and animals who survive there amidst a sea of modern development

    Directions

    Fort Matanzas is 14 miles south of Saint Augustine on State Route A1A.

    Weather

    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.

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    Dot is Green if Fort Matanzas National Monument is currently open and Red if currently closed.
      As of: 1:03 am (EDT)   Tue May 6, 2025. [Change]