Castle Clinton NM
Visitor Center · New York ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Castle Clinton National Monument (National Monument) · Open Access
- 9 ft
- Elevation
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.
Getting 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
40.70345, -74.01656 · 40°42'12.4"N 74°0'59.6"W
Typical weather
Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 40°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 40 | 42 | 50 | 62 | 71 | 80 | 85 | 83 | 76 | 65 | 54 | 44 |
| Low °F | 28 | 30 | 36 | 46 | 55 | 64 | 70 | 69 | 62 | 51 | 42 | 34 |
| Precip in | 3.6 | 3.2 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 4.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Castle Clinton NM
- Can you reserve a site at Castle Clinton NM?
- No. Castle Clinton NM is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Castle Clinton NM
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- Ellis Island Information Desk 1.2 mi · Facility
- Visitor Center 1.7 mi · Visitor Center
- Liberty Island Information Center 1.8 mi · Facility
- The Plaza 4.7 mi · Facility
- Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum 6.3 mi · Facility
- General Grant National Memorial Visitor Center and Overlook Pavilion 8.1 mi · Visitor Center
- The Jazz Museum in Harlem 8.2 mi · Facility
- New Jersey Historical Society 8.3 mi · Facility
- Ryan Visitor Center 10.1 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (917) 750-5536
- Email cacl_info@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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