The tabby cabins at Kingsley Plantation were the homes of many enslaved people.
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Ecological & Historic Preserve · FL
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.
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Hours Exceptions
NoteMemorial Day Holiday Closure; Columbus Day Holiday Closure; Closed Veterans Day; Veterans Day; Closed Thanksgiving Day; Closed Christmas Day; New Years Day; Closed New Year's Day; Washington's Birthday Holiday Closure; Closed Memorial Day; Juneteenth National Independence Day; Independence Day Holiday Closure; Labor Day Holiday Closure
Current Alerts
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Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good2 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available26 activities
Park Name
InfoTimucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Designation
InfoEcological & Historic Preserve
State(s)
InfoFL
Phone
Info904-641-7155
timu_information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe 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.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Timucuan Preserve Visitor Center at Fort Caroline
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Kingsley Plantation Visitor Contact Station
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArchitecture and Building, African American Heritage, Archeology + 17 more
Weather Info
InfoWe 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
InfoThe 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. Direct
Location
Info30.4725° N, -81.4995° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website