National Monument
Fort Monroe National Monument is a National Monument in Virginia. The NPS currently lists 2 active alerts (1 closure), 1 campground and 2 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.
Virginia National Monument No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
“Fort Monroe's story spans from prehistory to the 2000s. Kecoughtan Indians occupied Old Point Comfort before the arrival of English colonists. The first enslaved Africans arrived in 1619. Those escaping slavery sought their freedom at the fort during the Civil War.”
Active alerts
2
Closures
1
Campgrounds
1
Visitor centers
2
2 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 1 closure, 0 danger, 0 caution and 1 information.
Closure
The Engineer Wharf, one of two fishing piers at Fort Monroe is temporarily closed. The Finger Pier remains open. Also closed is the section of Fenwick Road between Ingalls and the East Gate of the fort. Detour signs will aid travelers around the closure.
Posted or updated May 1, 2025 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
Information
Visitors are reminded to park in marked parking spaces. Parking in the grass or other alternative areas is unauthorized. Please help us #KeepFortMonroeBeautiful.
Posted or updated May 1, 2025 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
The Junior Ranger program helps kids explore, learn about, and protect Fort Monroe National Monument. Anyone can become a Junior Ranger by completing activities during a visit to the park.
Year-round Pets allowed
Immerse yourself in over four hundred years of African American history. That story begins in 1619 with the arrival of the first enslaved Africans at Old Point Comfort. It continued through the age of slavery and abolition, and into the 2000s.
45 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
National Park Service and the Fort Monroe Authority offer guided walking tours year-round. Tours may answer questions about different aspects of Fort Monroe's history. What peoples came to this area and what were their legacies?
45-60 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
See all 7 things to do in Fort Monroe →
Activities the NPS lists for Fort Monroe.
BikingRoad BikingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHands-OnCitizen ScienceVolunteer VacationHikingLiving HistoryReenactmentsHistoric Weapons DemonstrationFirst Person InterpretationWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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Fort Monroe National Monument is open year-round for outdoor activities like walking and exploring the historic grounds. Residents occupy many of the buildings.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 5:00AM - 11:59PM |
| Tuesday | 5:00AM - 11:59PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00AM - 11:59PM |
| Thursday | 5:00AM - 11:59PM |
| Friday | 5:00AM - 11:59PM |
| Saturday | 5:00AM - 11:59PM |
| Sunday | 5:00AM - 11:59PM |
Weather: Spring: Temperatures range from 40 F to 70 F with rain being common. Summer: Temperatures range from 75 F to 100 F with rain and sun equally common. On very sunny days, be prepared with plenty of water.
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casemate Museum | Mon Closed · Tue 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Wed 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Thu 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Fri 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Sat 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Sun 10:00AM - 4:00PM | — | Yes |
| Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center | Mon Closed · Tue 9:30AM - 4:30PM · Wed 9:30AM - 4:30PM · Thu 9:30AM - 4:30PM · Fri 9:30AM - 4:30PM · Sat 9:30AM - 4:30PM · Sun 9:30AM - 4:30PM | 757-690-8181 | Yes |
| Campground | Total sites | Reservable | First-come | RVs | Fee | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Colonies RV Travel Park & Country Store | 35 | 35 | 0 | No | — | Reservation site |
Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.
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