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Drawbridge entrance to the Castillo de San Marcos

Crossing a dry moat, this drawbridge was the only way into the Castillo.

This furnace, in the water battery on the east side of the Castillo, heated cannonballs red hot to be fired at wooden vessels.

Four black iron cannon mounted on carriages line the walls of the Castillo.

The Castillo features both iron and bronze cannon and mortar from the period.

Re-enactors of the first Spanish period cover their ears while firing a cannon.

Cannon firing demonstrations are scheduled five times a day every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Aerial view of the Castillo and the city of St. Augustine

the Castillo commands the northern edge of the heart of downtown St. Augsutine.

Physical Address:

11 South Castillo Drive

Saint Augustine, FL 32084

Mailing Address:

1 South Castillo Drive

Saint Augustine, FL 32084

contact-details

Phone Number: 9048296506 Voice
Phone Number: 9048239388 Fax

Email Address: casa_ranger_activities@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Per Person: $15.00

The Castillo de San Marcos is considered to be a "walk-in" park. The entrance fee applies to each individual. Tickets are not transferable and cannot be given to other guests. Adults (Age 16 and above) entrance is $15.00 and valid for 7 consecutive days. Children (age 15 and under) are admitted free of charge but must be accompanied by an adult.

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park: $45.00

Pass covers entrance fees only at Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. Pass allows one passholder to print and sign their name and is valid for 12 months through the month of purchase. Pass covers the passholder and three additional adults (16 and over) when entering the Castillo.

Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United States and interprets more than 450 years of cultural intersections.

park designation:National Monument

Directions:

On State Route A1A overlooking Matanzas Bay in the heart of the historic district of Saint Augustine, the Castillo is approximately a five mile drive from Interstate 95.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

The Castillo de San Marcos is open to the public 7 days per week, except Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November) and Christmas Day (December 25). A maximum capacity of 100 visitors in the historic fort at any time will be in effect. First admission is at 9:00 a.m. and last admission is at 5:00 p.m. The Castillo closes and visitors must exit at 5:15 p.m. The park grounds are closed from midnight until 5:30 a.m.

Weather Information:

St. Augustine has a semi-tropical climate with over 300 days of sunshine each year. Summers (May-September) are hot, bright, and humid with afternoon thunderstorms common. Temperatures range from the lower 70s to the mid 90s F. Spring (March-mid-May) and Autumn (October-late November) can be pleasant with temperatures ranging from the upper 50s into the 80s F. The Winter months (December-March) are usually dry. Temperatures can be cool ranging from the upper 30s through the 60sF.