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.
Photo: NPS Photo/Darryl Herring
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Visit one of the last unspoiled coastal wetlands on the Atlantic Coast.
- LocationJacksonville, FL
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursToday: Closed
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Weather now85°F Sunny
- Alerts No active alerts
Overview
Topics
- African American Heritage
- Archeology
- Architecture and Building
- Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite
- Civil Rights
- Civil War
- Colonial/European Contact Conflicts
- Colonization and Settlement
12 more topics
- Dunes
- Enslavement
- Explorers and Expeditions
- Forts
- Incarceration
- Monuments and Memorials
- Native American Heritage
- Social Movements
- Trails
- Wars and Conflicts
- Wetlands
- Women's History
Things to Do
23 experiences from the National Park Service. Check details on NPS.gov before you go.
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Catch a Keeper
Fish the waters of Timucuan Preserve, enjoy the peace of the backwaters, take in the beauty of the salt marsh.
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Shore Fishing
Shore fishing is a great way for anglers of all skill levels to enjoy a day of fishing together.
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Facilities & Services
Find visitor services available in the park. Check current hours and availability before you go.
Other Visitor Services
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Kingsley Plantation Visitor Contact Station
Facility
You can explore the grounds at Kingsley Plantation, which include the slave quarters, barn, waterfront, planter's house, kitchen house, and interpretive garden. The…
11676 Palmetto Ave., Jacksonville, FL (904) 251-3537 Directions
Details
You can explore the grounds at Kingsley Plantation, which include the slave quarters, barn, waterfront, planter's house, kitchen house, and interpretive garden. The visitor contact station/bookstore is located in a 1920s building adjacent to the plantation buildings. -
Timucuan Preserve Visitor Center at Fort Caroline
Facility
Located at Fort Caroline National Memorial, the Timucuan Preserve Visitor Center hosts the exhibit "Where the Waters Meet." This exhibit showcases the richness of the…
12713 Fort Caroline Road, Jacksonville, FL (904) 641-7155 Directions
Details
Located at Fort Caroline National Memorial, the Timucuan Preserve Visitor Center hosts the exhibit "Where the Waters Meet." This exhibit showcases the richness of the environment in northeast Florida and how humans have interacted with this environment for thousands of years. The Visitor Center hosts a bookstore and information desk, and activities are available to do while exploring the exhibits.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Today: Closed · Timucuan Preserve
Hours details
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Timucuan PreserveToday: Closed
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.
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Thursday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Sunday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Address
12713 Fort Caroline RoadJacksonville, FL 32225
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Weather & conditions
85°F
Sunny · feels like 85°
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Today
85° 68°
Sunny4% rain
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Tomorrow
81° 70°
Sunny5% rain
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Wednesday
82° 73°
Sunny7% rain
Updated 4 hr ago
What to expect by season
We have mild winters and hot summers. In the winter average highs are in the 60's, lows in the 40's. The summer temperatures reach up into the 90's.
Upcoming Events
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Ranger Talk at Fort Caroline National Memorial
About
Join a ranger at the Fort Caroline National Memorial for a 20 minute talk related to the preserve. Topics vary by ranger and are appropriate for all ages. Locations will vary so please call 904-641-7155 or ask at the visitor center desk.
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Ranger Talk at Kingsley Plantation
About
Join a park ranger for 20 minute talk related to the history of Kingsley Plantation. Talks are 20 minutes long, appropriate for all ages and free. Topics vary by ranger. Location will vary so please call 904-251-3537 or ask at the visitor center desk.
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Open House at Kingsley Plantation
About
The Planter's House at Kingsley Planatation will be open 10:30-11:30am and 2:30-3:30pm Friday, Saturday. and Sunday staff and weather permitting. Open house are self-guided walkthroughs, however a ranger or volunteer will be available at the house to answer questions. Access to the Planter's House is through the south porch entrance.
Photos
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The fort exhibit at Fort Caroline teaches visitors of the failed French colony in Florida. — NPS Photo -
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Getting There
Jacksonville, FL 32225
The beautiful expanse of the Timucuan Preserve is located within the city limits of Jacksonville, Florida. The Preserve can be accessed from major roads and highways in and around Jacksonville.
Full directions
Directions to individual park sites such as Kingsley Plantation, American Beach and the Ribault Column can be found on our website. Our main visitor center is located at Fort Caroline, about 14 miles northeast of downtown.
Mailing address: 12713 Fort Caroline Road, Jacksonville, FL 32225
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