CANAVERAL NATIONAL SEASHORE
Titusville and New Smyrna Beach, FL
Description
Canaveral National Seashore is on a barrier island which includes ocean, beach, dune, hammock, lagoon, salt marsh, and pine flatland habitats.
The barrier island and adjacent waterways offer a blend of plant and animal life. Records show that 1,045 species of plants and 310 species of birds can be found in the park. Endangered species include, but are not limited to, loggerhead, green and leatherback sea turtles, West Indian Manatee, Southern bald eagle, wood stork, peregrine falcon, eastern indigo snake, and Florida scrub jay.
Contact Information
Canaveral National Seashore
308 Julia Street
Titusville, FL 32796-3521
321-267-1110
Operating Hours & Seasons
Winter Hours: November - March 6:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. Summer Hours: April - October 6:00 A.M.-8:00 P.M.
Getting There
Plane
Orlando International Airport, 1 Airport Blvd. Orlando, FL 32827 407-825-2001
Space Coast Regional Airport Titusville, FL 32780 321-267-8780
Car
North District: I-95 to State Road 44 (Exit 249), East on SR 44 to A1A, South on A1A nine miles to park entrance.
South District - I-95 to State Road 406 (Exit 220), 406 East to 402 East to Park Entrance Station.
Seminole Rest - From I-95 take County Road 5A (Exit 231) east to U.S. 1, U.S. 1 North to the Caution Light in Oak Hill, turn east onto Halifax Avenue to River Road. Turn North on River Road. Seminole Rest is two tenths of a mile on the east side of River Road.
Public Transportation
There is no public transportation in the park. The park visitor may tour the park via private vehicle, bicycle, or on foot. Horseback riding is available in designated areas but the visitor must provide their own horse. A permit is required.
Getting Around
There is no public transportation in the park. Access is either via private vehicle, foot, bike, or horseback riding in designated areas. Horseback riding requires a permit.
ACTIVITIES
Bird Watching, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Kayaking, Nature Walks, Swimming, Wildlife Viewing, Windsurfing
CAMPING
Beach Camping
Open From 11/01 To 04/30
386-428-3384 Ext. 10
THERE IS NO RV OR TRAILER CAMPING AVAILABLE AT THIS SITE. Camp on the beach at Canaveral National Seashore. A camping permit is required. Reservations may be made by phone or in person up to 7 days in advance. Permits may be picked up anytime after you make your reservation, but must be in your possession prior to camping. Beach camping is closed during the summer when sea turtles are nesting.
Island Camping
Open All Year
386-428-3384 Ext. 10
THERE IS NO RV OR TRAILER CAMPING AT THIS SITE. Camp on one of eleven designated campsite islands in Mosquito Lagoon. There are no facilities at these sites. Reservations are required. Reservations may be made by phone or in person up to 7 days in advance. Permits may be picked up anytime after you make your reservation, but must be in your possession prior to camping. Winter months when the mosquitoes are less bothersome is the best time to utilize these primitive sites. Boats or canoes are required to get to the campsites. |
