12713 Fort Caroline Road
Jacksonville, FL 32225
Jacksonville, FL 32225
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.
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.
Entrance Fee-free
This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required.
Timucuan Preserve Visitor Center at Fort Caroline
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.
Kingsley Plantation Visitor Contact Station
You can explore the grounds at Kingsley Plantation, which include the slave quarters, barn, waterfront, planter's house, kitchen house, and interpretive garden. The visitor contact station/bookstore is located in a 1920s building adjacent to the plantation buildings.
Public WiFi is not available.
With the exception of the Fort Caroline National Memorial cellular reception in the preserve is spotty.
The Timucuan Preserve can be reached by boat, bike, car, RV or foot. However you intend on getting here, we recommend doing some planning first. As part of a large urban park system, we have something to offer every visitor.
Tips for Visiting:
- The address listed above is for the main visitor center located at Fort Caroline, if you plan on visiting Theodore Roosevelt Area, American Beach, Cedar Point or Kingsley Plantation see our directions page for site addresses.
- Dogs are welcome in the park but must be on a six foot leash at all times.
- Dock closes at 4:30 p.m. at Kingsley Plantation.
- Check the local weather before you come out and bring water and/or sunscreen as needed.
- Be prepared for biting insects including ticks. Bug repellent is recommended.
- A covered picnic area is available next to the visitor center. Picnic tables are avaliable at Theodore Roosevelt Area, Cedar Point, and Kingsley Plantation.
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Current Weather
Checking the weather before a long hike or fishing trip is always a good idea. Any updates about weather closures will be listed on the Alerts page.
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Lat: 30.38613474776156 Long: -81.49762887388442
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Last updated: December 19, 2024