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Fort Matanzas National MonumentA typical feature of Spanish forts is the corner garita or watchtower.
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Fort Matanzas National Monument
Fees and Reservations

There are no fees to enter the park or to take the ferry to the fort. The 35-passenger ferry operates on a first come basis.

Donations are gratefully accepted and are used for boat maintenance and interpretive programming.

St. Johns County, which maintains a beach ramp directly across Highway A1A from the park entrance, charges a fee to drive onto the ocean beach from mid-March through September.


Group Reservations:
School and other groups are welcome. Please call the park at 904-471-0116 to make a reservation.
The front (east face) of the Fort Matanzas Visitor Center  

Did You Know?
Did you know that Fort Matanzas National Monument is still using the same two room visitor center which was built by the WPA in 1939 even though park visitation has increased about 450% in that time. Ft Matanzas National Monument, Florida

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Last Updated: November 26, 2006 at 12:14 EST