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Fort Monroe National Monument – Jefferson Davis archway Fort Monroe VA1📷 Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0

Fort Monroe National Monument

Hampton, VA

History

The largest stone fort built in the US, ringed by a moat at the mouth of Hampton Roads, where enslaved people seeking freedom found refuge in 1861. The Casemate Museum is free; walls and beach are open to walk.

Nearest town
Hampton, VA
Category
History & culture
GPS
37.0035, -76.3085

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Newport News Park campground - F LoopCampsite
    18 mi from Fort Monroe National Monument
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Newport News Park campground - E LoopCampsite
    18 mi from Fort Monroe National Monument
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Newport News Park campground - D LoopCampsite
    18 mi from Fort Monroe National Monument
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Newport News Park campground - C LoopCampsite
    18 mi from Fort Monroe National Monument
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Newport News Park campground - B LoopCampsite
    19 mi from Fort Monroe National Monument
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  • Virginia Beach KOA HolidayCampsite
    23 mi from Fort Monroe National Monument
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All campsites in Virginia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Fort Monroe National Monument?

Fort Monroe National Monument is in Hampton, VA, at GPS 37.0035, -76.3085. It is about 11 mi from Norfolk.

Can you camp near Fort Monroe National Monument?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Colonies Recreational Vehicle and Travel Park, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 18 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Fort Monroe National Monument?

Fort Monroe National Monument is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Virginia’s Historic Triangle: Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown.

What is there to see near Fort Monroe National Monument?

Places worth a stop nearby: First Landing State Park (15 mi), Yorktown Battlefield (19 mi), Kiptopeke State Park (21 mi) and Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area (28 mi).

When is the best time to visit Fort Monroe National Monument?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)