§ 02 — OVERVIEW
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 and fauna, including threatened and endangered species.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
Fort Matanzas is 14 miles south of Saint Augustine on State Route A1A.
Weather Notes
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.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
Timed Entry Reservation - Location
All areas of the park are free of charge including the ferry to the fort. However, you must stop in the Fort Matanzas Visitor Center (NOT the St. Augustine city Visitor Center) to get your free boarding pass for the ferry. Family members of all ages must have a pass to board the ferry. Passes are Free
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
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Nearby Trails
§ 01 — VITALS
Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Thu
84°F
Sunny
3 to 13 mph SE
Fri
90°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 10 mph SW
Sat
92°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 8 mph S
Sun
86°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 10 mph S
Mon
86°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
9 mph SW
Tue
87°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
8 to 12 mph SW
Wed
87°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
12 mph S
