Castle Clinton NM

About Castle Clinton NM

Originally built as a fort to protect New York harbor, the building has changed to fit the needs of a growing city. The building has operated as an opera house, immigration depot and the New York Aquarium.

How to Get There

Castle Clinton is located in Battery Park. It is not accessible by car. Parking is provided at private park garages along the street. Public transportation also stops near the fort. Subway #1 south ferry stop, Subway N or R White Hall, Subway #4 Bowling Green

Plan Your Visit to Castle Clinton NM

Heading to Castle Clinton NM? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)