Recreation area

Timucuan Preserve Visitor Center at Fort Caroline

Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve · Jacksonville · Florida — managed by National Park Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Located at Fort Caroline National Memorial, the Timucuan Preserve Visitor Center hosts the exhibit "Where the Waters Meet." This exhibit showcases the richness of the environment in northeast Florida and how humans have interacted with this environment for thousands of years. The Visitor Center hosts a bookstore and information desk, and activities are available to do while exploring the exhibits.

Getting there

Fort Caroline is located in Jacksonville, Florida, about 14 miles northeast of downtown. From I-95 north of Jacksonville: Traveling from the north via Interstate 95 exit at the I-295 East Beltway. I-295 crosses the St. Johns River. Exit at Monument Road, follow the brown signs to the left, and travel to Fort Caroline Road. Turn right, and follow Fort Caroline Road as it curves to the left. The entrance to the Fort Caroline is on your left.

Contact
(904) 641-7155

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