The tabby cabins at Kingsley Plantation were the homes of many enslaved people.
Photo: NPS Photo/Darryl Herring
About
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.
Activities
Auto and ATVScenic DrivingBikingBoatingMotorized BoatingFishingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoHikingLiving HistoryHistoric Weapons DemonstrationPaddlingCanoeingKayakingStand Up PaddleboardingJunior Ranger ProgramSwimmingSaltwater SwimmingWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store
Directions
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.
Get directions →Weather
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.
News
Sep 3, 2026
Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve Finalizes Plans to Relocate the Fort Caroline Memorial
Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve today announced it has finalized plans to relocate the Fort Caroline Memorial Exhibit. The park will create a new outdoor memorial near the park’s visitor center to commemorate the French settlers who tried to establish a colony in Florida in the 1560s. The project will address damage to the memorial from Hurricane Ian and reduce the memorial’s vulnerability to recurring flooding.
Sep 1, 2026
Timucuan Invites Feedback on Plans to Reduce Flood Risks for Kingsley Plantation Seawall and Shoreline Project
Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve seeks public comment on its evaluation of potential flood impacts related to proposed shoreline and seawall repairs at Kingsley Plantation. The project aims to provide future storm resiliency by extending the seawall to the extent of the cultural landscape.