Florida Parks and Recreation Areas with National Monument

The Castillo de San Marcos, built 1672-1695, served primarily as an outpost of the Spanish Empire, guarding St. Augustine, the first permanent European settlement in the continental United States, and also protecting the sea route for treasure ships returning to Spain. read more...

Phone: 904-829-6506   Price Range: $6 - $15   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: St. Augustine   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Monument   Activities: Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Castillo de San Marcos

Throughout its history, the story of Fort Matanzas has been closely intertwined with that of the city of St. Augustine and the Castillo de San Marcos. This Spanish outpost fort was built in 1740-1742 to guard the Matanzas Inlet and to warn St. Augustine of British or other enemies approaching from the south. Fort Matanzas now serves as a reminder of the early Spanish empire in the New World. read more...

Phone: 904-471-0116   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: St. Augustine   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Monument   Activities: Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Fishing, Kayaking, Swimming, Wildlife Watching, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Fort Matanzas