National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument is a National Monument in New York. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

New York National Monument No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

Castle Clinton NM Entrance
Castle Clinton National Monument · Photo: NPS Photo/Laura Brennan (via nps.gov)

About the park

“Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation.”

Active alerts

0

Closures

0

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

1

Current alerts and closures

The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

Activities the NPS lists for Castle Clinton.

Arts and CultureGuided ToursJunior Ranger ProgramShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Operating hours

Castle Clinton is open daily except Thanksgiving day and Christmas Day.

Castle Clinton
DayHours
Monday7:45AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday7:45AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday7:45AM - 5:00PM
Thursday7:45AM - 5:00PM
Friday7:45AM - 5:00PM
Saturday7:45AM - 5:00PM
Sunday7:45AM - 5:00PM

Weather: Castle Clinton National Monument has a variety of weather. New York City has hot summers and cold winters. Spring can have heavy rains and Autumn can be cool.

Contact and directions

Phone
212-329-9979
Email
[email protected]
Address
Battery Park, New York, NY 10004
Coordinates
40.7035, -74.0168· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Castle Clinton NMDaily: 7:45AM - 5:00PM9177505536Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/cacl/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.