Fort Monroe National Monument

Category: National reserve

Address: Fort Monroe, VA 23651, USA

Phone: +17577223678

Opening hours

Sunday: 5AM–12AM

Monday: 5AM–12AM

Tuesday: 5AM–12AM

Wednesday: 5AM–12AM

Thursday: 5AM–12AM

Friday: 5AM–12AM

Saturday: 5AM–12AM

Reviews

Mary Tibbs

Apr 25, 2022

I have loved visiting Fort Monroe over the years. We have watched it evolve from an Active Army base to the beautiful civilian destination it is now. You must visit the new Welcome Center. Their are wonderful resources to make the most of your visit. There's a Museum located inside the moat, don't miss it! And, of course, beautiful beaches!

Jyoti Saini

Feb 26, 2022

If you love history then this place is for you. Fort Monroe is the largest fort built in the US. Take a walk through history at Fort Monroe. Entry is FREE. Casemate museum is located within the Fort's walls. I also visited Old point Comfort Lighthouse. There is a nice boardwalk at the periphery of the fort.

Kimberly Feathers

Jan 19, 2022

So much fun! Go visit Freedoms Fortress! Fort Monroe is a stone structure fort and is accessible through the loan gates. The Casement Museum was closed (due to MLK Day), but the rest of the fort was great. There is a walking tour, be prepared to walk everywhere on the fort and the walking trail continues outside. Visit the Old Comfort Lighthouse and the designated plaques of the fort Africans to America. There are designated parking spaces and Fort Monroe is free!

Frenchie

Jan 6, 2022

It was a beautiful walk on the beach,and the fort was very interesting.

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Questions & Answers

There was a question about can you pitch a tent at Fort Monroe and the answer is yes the cost is $25 per night, per tent, per site. Hope this helps!

Laicie Wright | Jan 20, 2019
Sharon Oliver | Jan 21, 2019

And also they have a camping ground there too.

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Are dogs allowed on the grounds?

Tilly Lo | Jan 20, 2019
Kenneth Freeman | Jan 21, 2019

Yes just not on the beach right now.

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Can you swim there?

Adel Terris | Jan 20, 2020
Eddie Garcia | Jan 21, 2020

Yes

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Can you overnight park an rv on ft monroe

Chris. S.999 | Jan 20, 2020
Paul Kuchta | Jan 21, 2020

There is an RV park there, so with the proper arrangements, yes you could.

Are you allowed to metal detect there?

josh radcliff | Jan 20, 2019
Michael McGrath | Jan 21, 2019

I would think not due to old ordnance being around, call them.

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Can you have a family retreat there

Diana Niles | May 24, 2021
K Ball | May 25, 2021

It is classified as a national park. It is open to the public. However be aware that all the historic homes were sold to private buyers so people live there all around the park. Parking can be difficult especially on nice weekends. If you're looking to stay over night that would have to happen on the local economy. But we've spent time with extended family here looking at the museum and monuments. It will depend on what you want it of your retreat. If you're wanting covered pavilions and space for a large gathering, you may be better off with Newport news park or something like that. If you're wanting a nice way to spend the day with a small group with some nice spots for pictures this will work. I hope this helps.

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Is Fort Monroe wheelchair acessible

Pamela Jennings | Jan 19, 2021
travis moore | Jan 20, 2021

Yes, however across the top of the casemate there are a few batteries that maybe rough to navigate.

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Can we bring our puppy?!?

Peg Blais | Jan 19, 2021
Brett Searles | Jan 20, 2021

Yes

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Is there a fee to fish from the pier?

Rhonda Mayfield | Jan 20, 2020
ken_jam317 | Jan 21, 2020

No

About how long should we set aside to visit the fort and museum?

Earth_ War_ Facts | Jan 20, 2019
Hitech | Jan 21, 2019

About two hours in the Hampton heat is all most people can handle.

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Sad that there is no place to stay there any more I'm not a camper or tent comfortable lady

Deanna Salmon | Jan 20, 2019
Deborah Lopez | Jan 21, 2019

Yeah not sure but there are plenty of hotels in the area i know it's not the same but make it a weekend get away and have fun...

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Looking for place to stay 2 adults. My boyfriend of 5 years was stationed there and wanted to surprise

Dana Nicholson | Jan 19, 2021
Rev. Ted Smith | Jan 20, 2021

Crowne Plaza no longer runs the Marina hotel. It is now the Hampton Marina Plaza. It is also currently open but under going major renovations.

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Do your have a conference room with kitchen

Kaseal Mitchell | Jan 20, 2019
Laicie Wright | Jan 21, 2019

Don't know if there is a kitchen attached but you can give them a call at 757- 690 - 8061. Hope this helps!

Is the fort near Mt. Vernon?

Dee Saxon | Aug 22, 2021
Elizabeth White-Woodley | Aug 23, 2021

No, In Hampton Virginia

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Is there an indoor space I could rent for an event with 20-30 people? Considering somewhere close to the beach with access to water and electricity, restrooms.

Mary | Jun 23, 2021
Rain Miller | Jun 24, 2021

Pacific Ocean club, they have everything you look for.

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Is there a is there a clean motel near by fort monroe? How much a night?

Mary Salazar | Jan 19, 2021
Rev. Ted Smith | Jan 20, 2021

The best hotels/motels close to Ft. Monroe are in Hampton and across the bridge in Norfolk. Not more than 15 minutes away. Prices vary greatly by season.

Any photos of fire station?

Brother Bill Thorn | Jan 19, 2021
Derek M. | Jan 20, 2021

I think have have a picture of the Fire Station on my review. It is currently the Fire House Coffee Shop now.

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Does it cost anything to get into the fort

Lowriderman 87 | Jan 20, 2020
Joanne Tuin | Jan 21, 2020

Free, free, free. Worth a visit.

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Is there housing for rent or buy on ft Monroe

Gerald McLamore | Jan 20, 2020
Renee Beck | Jan 21, 2020

Yes there is...I have friends that bought there. There is a website for availability

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Do you need a license to crab off of the Pier?

Ebony mc | Jan 20, 2020
April JONES | Jan 21, 2020

I don't know. We stayed on the beach.

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Do they have boat slips?

Cristal Testerman | Jan 20, 2020
Justin Jones | Jan 21, 2020

The Old Point Comfort Yacht club does and they are on Ft. Monroe

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Are you open on May 27th 2019

DIANNA OUELLETTE | Jan 20, 2020
Harold Brooks | Jan 21, 2020

Yes

How do I take local transportation from Norfolk to the Fort?

Daniel Oliveira | Jan 19, 2021
Rev. Ted Smith | Jan 20, 2021

A Lyft/Uber ride is the best way. Won't cost much.

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Does it cost to enter the grounds?

Estes Thompson | Jan 20, 2020
Maryann Stoller-Hoag | Jan 21, 2020

No, it's free. The Casement Museum is also free. It's anice place to walk with some great virws of the Bay.

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Can you see the navy ships leaving naval station Norfolk from fort monroe? If so any suggestions from where exactly...thank you

Glenn McCann | Jan 19, 2021
travis moore | Jan 20, 2021

I believe Norfolk naval station is considered an open post. You can go to a gate and w proper valid ID and sometimes a vehicle search you can get in. Battleship row is pretty awesome.

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Where is the campground at Fort Monroe

Heather Wapniewski | Jan 20, 2019
star world 1 | Jan 21, 2019

The camp ground is the first left coming onto the base, go all the way down till you see the water, then left keep going till you see campers. Haea general store also

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