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Fort Monroe National Monument: fees, hours, camping and when to visit

Updated October 29, 2026. Based on National Park Service data. Published by Humblebee.

Entrance fee
None[1]
Campgrounds
1[2]
Visitor centers
2[3]

Fort Monroe National Monument is a National Park System unit in Virginia[4]. NPS lists it as a fee-free park with no entrance fee[1].

Entrance fees and passes

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for Fort Monroe National Monument[1]. Some tours, campgrounds or permits inside a park can still have their own fees.

When to visit and hours

NPS says the grounds are open year-round for walking and exploring outdoors[5]. People live in many of the buildings, so NPS asks visitors to respect their privacy[5]. The beaches are open to the public every day from sunrise to sunset[6]. NPS describes spring temperatures of 40 F to 70 F with frequent rain[7]. Summer runs 75 F to 100 F, so bring plenty of water on sunny days[7]. Fall is listed at 40 F to 65 F, and NPS notes that hurricanes are more likely to threaten the area in that season[7]. Winter averages 40 F to 50 F, and snow is uncommon[7].

Camping

NPS and Recreation.gov list one campground here, The Colonies RV Travel Park & Country Store, with 35 sites[2]. Check the listing for booking details before you go.

Pets and dogs

The national NPS pet rule says pets must be crated, caged or on a leash of six feet or less where they are allowed[8]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings or on designated swimming beaches, with service animals excepted[8]. At the beaches here, dogs on a 6 foot leash are allowed from September 16 to May 14[6]. Dogs are not allowed on the beach from May 15 to September 15[6].

Before you go

Questions people ask

Is there an entrance fee at Fort Monroe National Monument?
NPS lists it as a fee-free park, so there is no entrance fee[1]. Confirm on the official page before you go.
Are dogs allowed at Fort Monroe?
NPS lists pets as permitted on 5 of its 7 things to do[9]. Dogs on a 6 foot leash are allowed on the beach from September 16 to May 14 but not from May 15 to September 15[6].
What is the weather like in summer?
NPS lists summer temperatures from 75 F up to 100 F[7]. It advises carrying plenty of water on very sunny days[7].
Is there camping at Fort Monroe?
NPS and Recreation.gov list The Colonies RV Travel Park & Country Store, with 35 sites[2].

Facts and sources

  1. NPS lists Fort Monroe National Monument as a fee-free park: there is no entrance fee. National Park Service
  2. Campgrounds in Fort Monroe National Monument (list on this page). National Park Service
  3. Visitor centers listed by NPS: 2 (Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center, Casemate Museum). National Park Service
  4. Fort Monroe National Monument is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Monument) in Virginia. National Park Service
  5. Operating hours, Fort Monroe: Fort Monroe National Monument is open year-round for outdoor activities like walking and exploring the historic grounds. Residents occupy many of the buildings. Respect their privacy by not peering into windows or opening gates. National Park Service
  6. Operating hours, Beaches: The beaches at Fort Monroe are open to the public all year from sunrise to sunset. Only the first two coves at Outlook Beach have Life guards. Please use caution when entering the water. September 16 - May 14: Dogs allowed on the... National Park Service
  7. NPS weather and seasons overview for Fort Monroe National Monument. National Park Service
  8. National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
  9. NPS lists 7 things to do at Fort Monroe National Monument: Commemorate the First African Landing, Discover Fort Monroe's African American Heritage, Join a Guided Tour of Fort Monroe, Be a Fort Monroe Junior Ranger, Start at the Fort Monroe Visitor &... National Park Service

Fees and hours are what NPS lists in its data at the snapshot date. They change: tell readers to confirm on the official park page before a trip. Visits are NPS recreation visits (counted entries, not unique people). Use them only for this park's own months and years, never to rank parks. Campground list and site counts come from NPS and Recreation.gov records. Count fields can differ slightly between the two. The pet rule is the national baseline (36 CFR 2.15). The park may close more areas to pets. Do not claim specific trails allow dogs unless a fact says so.