Fort Matanzas National Monument

Category: National reserve

Address: 8635 A1A S, St. Augustine, FL 32080, USA

Phone: +19044710116

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–5:30PM

Monday: 9AM–5:30PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5:30PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5:30PM

Thursday: 9AM–5:30PM

Friday: 9AM–5:30PM

Saturday: 9AM–5:30PM

Reviews

Amelia Haynes-Standeven

Jun 17, 2022

The only way to the fort is by ferry, and if it's full you may have to wait a few hours for the next available one. But it is a free tour, and the park rangers are ready to give an engaging history lesson about the fort. I also loved the view of the beach and the island from the fort. If you find yourself in St. Augustine, I recommend making time to see Fort Matanzas.

PEGGY ROYERPARISI

May 11, 2022

Excellent National Park. Best to go early to get your free ferry tickets to the island where the fort is located. The Fort is very interesting. The park staff were very knowledgeable. We saw dolphins and birds. The park has some pleasant short hiking trails.

CeCe Cata

Jan 21, 2022

This is my third time visiting. I brought my daughters and in-laws for a fun family outing. We saw all kinds of wildlife. People often do not realize that you can go down to the water where the boat docks while you wait. Fun, free, and educational. And afterwards you can drive across the street and check out the beautiful beach.

Tyler V

Jan 9, 2022

Great visit to the Fort Matanzas National Monument! Make sure you arrive early to receive the boat ticket. They have a great nature walk where you will see many types of birds. The ranger on our tour was very friendly and had lots of knowledge about the area biology! After the boat ride to the fort they had a very nice volunteer worker that was doing a nature walk tour which was great we saw many birds including some Roseate spoonbill! I highly recommend anyone visiting the area or any locals who have never been check it out!

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Questions & Answers

Is the park open it was closed in September

Bryant Newsom | Jul 5, 2018
Brucker Home Inspectors LLC | Jul 6, 2018

Opened

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Does the water there taste like oranges

Makiya Hall | Jul 4, 2020
Jill Knazur | Jul 5, 2020

No.

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Price for the ferry?

Russell Persons | Jul 5, 2018
Eve Dreyer | Jul 6, 2018

Ferry is free during open hours unless there is a storm coming then they close the ferry down

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Is the park pet friendly

Susie Biringer | Jul 4, 2021
Joseph Prudhomme | Jul 5, 2021

Yes

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Rafaela Pinera | Jul 5, 2018
Just Jacin | Jul 6, 2018

Yes?

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When will the fort be open?

David Rivers | Jul 4, 2021
David Rivers | Jul 5, 2021

When will the fort be open

Is the park and the ferry open today?

Anupriya Kaushik | Jul 4, 2021
William Smith III | Jul 5, 2021

The park is

Is the boat to the fort running?

Gayle Stucke | Jul 5, 2019
Lou Rodriguez | Jul 6, 2019

Yes. It was it was pretty crowded yesterday afternoon.

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Is th ferry running.its July????

Lena Brown | Jul 5, 2019
Rafael Peña | Jul 6, 2019

The ferry is back online and running.

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What time does the ferry run tomorrow ?

Michelle Harvey | Jun 4, 2022
Sherry Brinkmann | Jun 5, 2022

On the half hour.

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Is the fort open 12/31/2021

tim boggs | Jan 5, 2022
Mark Knowlton | Jan 6, 2022

Probably, the ferry is free. Said they were closed for the major (Thanksgiving and Christmas per the website) holidays, not the days before and after.

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What time does the ferry stop running ?

Pam | Aug 8, 2021
Consuelo Loftis | Aug 9, 2021

No available

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Does anyone know if this park is currently open?

Sylvia Orr | Jul 4, 2021
Debra Monaghan | Jul 5, 2021

Yes. You can get to it either by the park entrance or go further south to the parkin8lot and go on the boardwalk

Is the fort open

Tiffany Knight | Jul 4, 2021
Mike True | Jul 5, 2021

Not sure at this moment

Is the fort open for visitors on -13-2020.

Melinda Vernon | Jul 4, 2021
Peter Sayarath | Jul 5, 2021

The fort itself is currently closed. The beach front associated with the NPS is open. The big fort in the Historic district is open.

Is the park open now 2020 Aug

Danny Williams | Jul 4, 2021
jason clay | Jul 5, 2021

Yes

How awesome are the living historians portraying sailors and men around the fort?

Mike Bloski | Jul 4, 2021
jason clay | Jul 5, 2021

They did a pretty good job when we were there last.

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Are the fort and dock open now?

Cass&Jon Ferguson | Jul 4, 2021
Eric Hesketh | Jul 5, 2021

No. The park is currently closed to the public. Officers are at the gates.

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Is the park currently opened?

Keane Nicole Andrada | Jul 4, 2020
Chandler DeSormeau | Jul 5, 2020

Yes

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Can you get over to the fort with the ferry not running?

Joan Tucker | Jul 4, 2020
Austin Henry | Jul 5, 2020

Not without you own boat, and trespassing

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We were there a couple of weeks ago and the boat was out for repairs. Is it back up and running?

Cheryl Hammond | Jul 4, 2020
Carole Martin | Jul 5, 2020

Boat not running, seems the dock on the fort side is also damaged. It may be awhile.

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Can visitors have access to the Fort itself? They say the park is open, but does that include the Fort. How can we get access?

Kathy Abel | Jul 4, 2020
Roxanne Blangger | Jul 5, 2020

Yes they let you access the fort. They use to let people camp out there. There is another fort and its doesn't requier a boat. its not free but has more to keep you busy

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Is the ferry running today?

Christianne Thillen | Jul 4, 2020
Mike Gugerty | Jul 5, 2020

No, called on Feb 7, 2020. Dock damaged - no estimate on when ferry will be running again.

Is the boat running now? We are visiting the first and second weeks of December....

Amy Nelson | Jul 4, 2020
Ernest Grendell | Jul 5, 2020

We were there one week ago and ferry was not running

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I'm confused. Do you have to enter the park (and pay $15/person) to get to the fort? Or can you go to the fort for free (bypassing the park)? Thx

Janet Jones | Jul 4, 2020
Anthony Carpenter | Jul 5, 2020

The tour is free, gift shop is not.. you get your tickets from the gift shop attendant. And wait for the park ranger to open the gate they have certain times for the tours which are indicated at the the gift shop. Its a ferry ride to the fort and back.. its a great experience but be careful not to bump your head or drop your phone.

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Can you dock boat there?

Landon “Lanny” Bradshaw | Jul 4, 2020
Ashley Hietpas | Jul 5, 2020

No. This is a national monument. Personal craft are not allowed at their dock.

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What is the cost.

Richard Turner | Jul 4, 2020
Laura Pacifico | Jul 5, 2020

It's free and the ferry runs on the half hour, you have to get a boarding pass @the visitors center

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Can you take very small dogs?

Pauline Mathis | Jul 4, 2020
Jay Verduga | Jul 5, 2020

It should be okay but please remember that it is a building that is trying to be kept preserved.

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What time does fort open

Rose Grace | Jul 5, 2019
Tom S | Jul 6, 2019

9am first ferry boat leaves for the fort at 9:30am

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Is there an area for a group picnic

Candice Childers | Jul 5, 2019
Joshua Williams | Jul 6, 2019

Definitely an area with 5 or 6 picnic benches, and additional outdoor seating at the parking area (in the middle of the parking loop)

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What hurricane hit this area

Richard Hadaway | Jul 5, 2019
Greg's Life Redneck Answers Reviews Repairs | Jul 6, 2019

Yes Nick is Right. My favorite restaurant across the Matanzes Inlet Bridge was washed away!

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Is the park still open? (Sorry if it's a dumb question!)

kitten wolfey | Jul 5, 2019
Uncle Chaz | Jul 6, 2019

A very nice and informative place to visit. Must also tour the distillery and the brewery.

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Is the park open during the government shutdown?

Kevin Harndorf | Jul 5, 2019
Howard Pellicer | Jul 6, 2019

It was last week don't know for sure now.

where is the ft. mantanzas fire dept. located?

mike cross | Jul 5, 2019
Adam Roberts | Jul 6, 2019

There is no Ft. Matanzas fire department. All fire service in the area is provided by St. Johns County Fire Rescue.

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Can dogs go on the ferry

charlotte dolansky | Jul 5, 2019
Sarah Price | Jul 6, 2019

Only service dogs are allowed on the ferry. No other pets are permitted (per the NP website).

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Can we buy a National Parks Senior Pass at this facility?

Jo Sandburg | Jul 5, 2019
Eunice Ennis | Jul 6, 2019

No, there is no charge. I go all the time. There is a boat ride over to the fort. You can make a donation, if you desire.

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Is the Ft pet friendly

Madison Ruwe | Jul 5, 2018
Robert Sutherland | Jul 6, 2018

Pets can be on the trail and in the rest of the park. They can not go on the ferry when it's running or go into the visiters center.

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This is April 16th..is the ferry running yet?

Barbara Russell | Jul 5, 2018
Yorktown T-Mobile | Jul 6, 2018

Probably not. Lookup on website under alerts. You can see fort with binoculars & cellphone camera.

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Is the ferry to the island running again? Is it wheelchair or scooter accessible?

Shirley Fogelquist | Jul 5, 2018
Jessica Crosby | Jul 6, 2018

Not sure if it is handicapped accessible but its not running yet.

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Can you get married there?

Nick Gould | Jul 5, 2018
Chris Cassidy | Jul 6, 2018

Possibly

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Am I allowed to beach my boat and visit the fort by foot on my own?

Jeffrey Lins | Jul 5, 2018
Justin D Thatcher | Jul 6, 2018

In the paper they have asked people not to, but there is not anyone over there to stop you

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Saw on the news 10 Jan, ferry is not in service for at least a month. Ramps to beach badly damaged. I would call first.

Lee Wahler | Jul 5, 2018
Ashley Arnold | Jul 6, 2018

The fort is completely closed until the spring due to damage from Irma.. All you can do is look at it from across the way

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Can you still see the fort without the ferry ride?

Crystal Jackson | Jul 5, 2018
Alok Amatya | Jul 6, 2018

Since the Fort is on the other side of the water from the park entrance, you can only see it from a distance without the trip across on a ferry.

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Is This park going to be Open at The end of the Year the next weekend?

Laura Estrada | Jul 5, 2018
CASA GARCÍA | Jul 6, 2018

Sorry, I don't know

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