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Castillo de San Marcos – Fortress Daybreak📷 Kenneth Everett, CC BY-SA 3.0

Castillo de San Marcos

St. Augustine, FL

History

A 17th-century Spanish stone fort made of coquina shell. Rangers fire the cannons on many weekends.

Nearest town
St. Augustine, FL
Category
History & culture
GPS
29.8979, -81.3113

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 October–April. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Saint Augustine Beach KOAMotorhome stopover
    3 mi from Castillo de San Marcos
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Cooksey's RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    4 mi from Castillo de San Marcos
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    OSMAdd to trip
  • Saint John's RV Park and Storage YardMotorhome stopover
    6 mi from Castillo de San Marcos
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    OSMAdd to trip
  • Ocean Grove RV ResortMotorhome stopover
    6 mi from Castillo de San Marcos
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  • Peppertree RV ResortMotorhome stopover
    7 mi from Castillo de San Marcos
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    OSMAdd to trip
  • 4 Lakes CampgroundCampsite
    17 mi from Castillo de San Marcos
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Florida · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Castillo de San Marcos?

Castillo de San Marcos is in St. Augustine, FL, at GPS 29.8979, -81.3113. It is about 31 mi from Flagler Beach.

Can you camp near Castillo de San Marcos?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Saint Augustine Beach KOA, about 3 mi away; within 25 mi there are 8 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

What is there to see near Castillo de San Marcos?

Places worth a stop nearby: St. Augustine Lighthouse (2 mi), Fort Matanzas National Monument (13 mi), Washington Oaks Gardens State Park (19 mi) and Kingsley Plantation, Timucuan Preserve (38 mi).

When is the best time to visit Castillo de San Marcos?

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