Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- 904-641-7155
- Address
- 12713 Fort Caroline Road, Jacksonville, FL 32225
About Timucuan
Visit one of the last unspoiled coastal wetlands on the Atlantic Coast. 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.
Hours
Timucuan Preserve
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 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Veterans Day, Nov 11: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Closed, Open 24 hours
- Thanksgiving, Nov 26: Closed
- Christmas, Dec 25: Closed
- New Years Day, Jan 1: Closed
- Juneteenth National Independence Day, Jun 19: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Closed
Getting there
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. 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.
Weather
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.
Things to do
Auto and ATV, Biking, Birdwatching, Boating, Bookstore and Park Store, Canoeing, Fishing, Food, Guided Tours, Hiking, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Kayaking, Living History, Motorized Boating, Museum Exhibits, Paddling, Picnicking, Saltwater Swimming, Scenic Driving, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Shopping, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Swimming, Wildlife Watching.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Timucuan ↗