National Monument · FL
Fort Matanzas National Monument is open.
Last checked Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:45 GMT
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St.
A federal government shutdown is in effect. Access and staffing at National Park Service sites vary — some close and barricade entrances, some stay open but unstaffed. Live shutdown status →
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protects approximately 300 acres of Florida coastal environment containing dunes, marsh, maritime forest, and associated flora and fauna, including threatened and endangered species.
Read more on Wikipedia ↗ Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA.
| Mon | 9:00AM - 5:30PM |
| Tue | 9:00AM - 5:30PM |
| Wed | 9:00AM - 5:30PM |
| Thu | 9:00AM - 5:30PM |
| Fri | 9:00AM - 5:30PM |
| Sat | 9:00AM - 5:30PM |
| Sun | 9:00AM - 5:30PM |
We derive Fort Matanzas National Monument's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.