Which national parks are within a day's drive of Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve?

Within about a day's drive you can reach Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (1 h 4 min), Fort Matanzas National Monument (1 h 21 min), Fort Frederica National Monument (1 h 33 min), Fort Pulaski National Monument (2 h 33 min), Reconstruction Era National Historical Park (3 h), Charles Pinckney National Historic Site (4 h 13 min).

slave cabins made of tabby with wooden roofs

ECOLOGICAL & HISTORIC PRESERVE

Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve

Visit one of the last unspoiled coastal wetlands on the Atlantic Coast.

Photo: NPS Photo/Darryl Herring / NPS

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OVERVIEW

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.

WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE

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6 in range

Drawbridge entrance to the Castillo de San Marcos

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National Monument · Florida

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

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National Monument · Florida

Fort Matanzas National Monument

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National Monument · Georgia

Fort Frederica National Monument

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National Monument · Georgia

Fort Pulaski National Monument

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National Historical Park · South Carolina

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

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National Historic Site · South Carolina

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

Driving times from Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.

WHEN TO GO

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

THINGS TO DO

Activities

Auto and ATVBikingBirdwatchingBoatingBookstore and Park StoreCanoeingFishingFoodGuided ToursHikingHistoric Weapons DemonstrationJunior Ranger ProgramKayakingLiving HistoryMotorized BoatingMuseum ExhibitsPaddlingPicnickingSaltwater SwimmingScenic DrivingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingShoppingStand Up PaddleboardingSwimmingWildlife Watching

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Getting there

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.

Directions →Official NPS page →

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do at Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve?: Popular activities include Auto and ATV, Biking, Birdwatching, Boating, Bookstore and Park Store, Canoeing.
Which national parks are within a day's drive of Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve?: Within about a day's drive you can reach Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (1 h 4 min), Fort Matanzas National Monument (1 h 21 min), Fort Frederica National Monument (1 h 33 min), Fort Pulaski National Monument (2 h 33 min), Reconstruction Era National Historical Park (3 h), Charles Pinckney National Historic Site (4 h 13 min).