Ecological & Historic Preserve

Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve

Southeast

Plan a Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve trip

About Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve

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.

From the National Park Service.

Region: Southeast
State: Florida
Designation: Ecological & Historic Preserve
Entrance fee: None listed

Trail data for this park is still being added.
Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Timucuan Preserve

Mon: Closed
Tue: Closed
Wed: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thu: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

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.

Weather and when to go

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.

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.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address: 12713 Fort Caroline Road, Jacksonville, FL 32225
Phone: (904) 641-7155
Email: timu_information@nps.gov
Official site: nps.gov/timu

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve

Tell us your dates and what you are into. We group the stops by where they are, so each day is one part of the park, not a zigzag.

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Things to do in Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

Photography in Timucuan

Arts and Culture · about 45 min

The Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve is a stunning location for photography enthusiasts. With its winding drives canopied by majestic oaks, rich wildlife, and historical…
Become a Senior Ranger

Junior Ranger Program · about 25 min

Enjoy the learning and excitement of the Junior Ranger program but aimed toward an older audience.
Read the Names on the Fort Caroline Memorial

Museum Exhibits · about 20 min

Read the known names of the French colonists of Fort Caroline, the failed French attempt to establish a colony in Florida. This first conflict between European powers in North Ame…
Hike the 7 Creeks Trail

Front-Country Hiking · about 4.7 hours

Hike the seven mile, Seven Creeks partnership trail crossing through habitats and national, state, and city parks.
Kayak with the Dolphins

Wildlife Watching · about 2 hours

Kayak through the creeks and rivers of Timucuan Preserve in the hope of seeing dolphins in the wild.
Learn from a Ranger

Living History · about 20 min

There are a few things park rangers love, pointing at things, getting distracted by cool birds, and sharing our knowledge with the public. Find out how you can learn with Park Ran…
Boating in the Backwaters

Boating · about 7 hours

Sailboat, fishing boat, kayak, or canoe, choose your own boating adventure in Timucuan Preserve.
Drive the Saturiwa Trail

Scenic Driving · about 35 min

Take a drive through 6,000 years of history on Fort George Island.
Sunrise at Point Isabel

Front-Country Hiking · about 35 min

Enjoy a picturesque sunrise at Point Isabel on Fort George Island and beat the heat of midday hiking in Florida. The sea breeze and views are worth it!