Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve

Ecological & Historic Preserve · FL

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.

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Photos

slave cabins made of tabby with wooden roofs — The tabby cabins at Kingsley Plantation were the homes of many enslaved people.

sand dune and blue sky — The sand dune at American Beach is a protected part of the Timucuan Preserve.

fort gate — The fort exhibit at Fort Caroline teaches visitors of the failed French colony in Florida.

park bench alongside a trail — The Theodore Roosevelt Area trails provide a getaway from the urban hustle within the city of Jacksonville.

A baby fox pops it's head from a burrow — The Timucuan Preserve hosts wondrous biodiversity.

Activities

Auto and ATV
Scenic Driving
Biking
Boating
Motorized Boating
Fishing
Food
Picnicking
Guided Tours
Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Self-Guided Tours - Auto
Hiking
Living History
Historic Weapons Demonstration
Paddling
Canoeing
Kayaking
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Junior Ranger Program
Swimming
Saltwater Swimming
Wildlife Watching
Birdwatching
Museum Exhibits
Shopping
Bookstore and Park Store