Canaveral National Seashore Custom Search 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. The park has two districts and the Seminole Rest Site. The North District is in Volusia County, near New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Seminole Rest is also located in Volusia County in Oak Hill, Florida. The South District, in Brevard County is near Titusville, Florida. Visitors may enjoy walking the nature and historical trails during the cool winter months. Throughout the year opportunity for recreational activities include; lagoon and surf fishing, boating, canoeing, surfing, sunbathing, swimming, hiking, horseback riding and backcountry camping.   CONTACTS Email - CANA_Superintendent@nps.gov Fax- 321-264-2906 Write to Canaveral National Seashore 308 Julia Street Titusville, FL 32796-3521 - or - Canaveral National Seashore Information Center 7611 South Atlantic Avenue New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 Phone Headquarters - 321-267-1110 Visitor Information - 321-867-4077 Visitor InformationRecorded Message - 321-867-0677 Visitor Information - 386-428-3384 Ext. 10 TRAVEL BASICS 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 84), East on SR 44 to A1A, South on A1A nine miles to park entrance. South District - I-95 to State Road 406 (Exit 80), 406 East to 402 East to Park Entrance Station. Seminole Rest - From I-95 take SR 5A (Exit 82) 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 and a permit is required. Weather & Climate Summer: Hot and humid - Mid to upper 90's. Watch for sudden thunderstorms and lightning and seek the shelter of your car. Winter: Mild (60's - 70') May have short period of cold weather during January and February. Accessibility New Smyrna Beach, FL - North District: Accessible ramps to the beach are located at Parking Areas 1A and 5. The Information Center is accessible. All restroom facilities are accessible. In the North District - A beach wheelchair is available. Ask at the Information Center. Assistance is required. There is an accessible trail leading to Turtle Mound Archeological Site. The boardwalk at Turtle Mound is accessible with assistance. Seminole Rest - River Road, Oak Hill, FL - Seminole Rest Trail is accessible to those visitors with walking disabilities. The accessible trail includes benches along the half mile trail that provide rest areas for park visitors. The restrooms are identified for those that have visual disabilities. Titusville, FL - South District: Parking Areas at Eddy Creek and #8 are accessible. In the South District a beach wheelchair is available. You must have assistance to use the chair. Ask at the Entrance Station. 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. CAMPING Beach Camping Open From 11/01 To 04/30 THERE IS NO RV OR TRAILER CAMPING AVAILABLE AT THIS SITE. Camp on the beach at Canaveral National Seashore. A camping permit is required. Beach camping is closed during the summer when sea turtles are nesting. For More Information on this campground please call 386-428-3384 Ext. 10 Island Camping Open All Year 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. 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. For More Information on this campground please call 386-428-3384 Ext. 10 FACILITIES Museums ELDORA STATE HOUSE Open All Year Location - The Eldora State House is located in the North District of the Park, near New Smyrna Beach, FL. The Loop Road to Eldora begins 1 mile south of the Information Center. The trail to Eldora State House is located at Parking Area #8 on the Eldora Loop Road. Closures - Currently the Eldora State House is open Saturdays and Sundays. Hours of Operation are from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Special Programs - Call 386-428-3384 Ext. 10 for information concerning available programs. Exhibits - Exhibits include information on the people who lived in Eldora from 1877-1914 and beyond. Displays also tell about the House of Refuge which once was located on the dune approximately four miles south of Eldora. Houses of Refuge were established on the Florida coast to provide shelter for people who were shipwrecked there. Available Facilities - There is a sand trail about 1/8 mile long leading to the Eldora State House and Fishing Dock. Accessible Restrooms are located at the Parking Area with one available at the State House. Visitor Centers INFORMATION CENTER Open All Year 8:00 - 4:00 (Winter) 9:00 - 5:00 (Summer) Phone - 386-428-3384, ext.10 Location - The Information Center is located nine miles south of New Smyrna Beach, FL on A1A. Closures - The Information Center is closed Christmas Day only. Special Programs - A video 'Where Eagles Fly' is shown upon request. Exhibits - Displays include: A sculpture of a loggerhead sea turtle nest hatching, a sea shell display, Timucuan Indian artifacts and models of the Eldora State House and Mosquito Lagoon House Of Refuge. Available Facilities - Facilities include handicapped accessible restroom, drinking water and an Eastern National book sales area.   Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Canaveral National Seashore.   Campgrounds Near Canaveral National Seashore: Seasons In The Sun RV Resort, Titusville, 0 miles away Seasons in the Sun, Mims, 3 miles away Titusville KOA, Mims, 3 miles away KOA Campgrounds, Mims, 4 miles away Mims KOA Kampground, Mims, 4 miles away Holiday Village, Mims, 5 miles away The Great Outdoors RV and Golf Resort, Titusville, 6 miles away   Marinas Near Canaveral National Seashore: Westland Marina, Titusville , 2 miles away Harbor Square Marina, Merritt Island , 16 miles away Harbortown Marina, Merritt Island , 17 miles away Cocoa Village Marina, Cocoa , 18 miles away Scorpions New Port Marina, Cape Canaveral , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Canaveral National Seashore: Super 8 Titusville Kennedy Space Center Area, Titusville , 1 miles away Ramada Kennedy Space Center, Titusville , 4 miles away Best Western Space Shuttle Inn, Titusville , 4 miles away Holiday Inn TITUSVILLE - KENNEDY SPACE CTR, Titusville , 4 miles away Hampton Inn Titusville/I95 Kennedy Space Center, Titusville , 4 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Titusville Kennedy Space Center, Titusville , 4 miles away Quality Inn Kennedy Space Center, Titusville , 4 miles away   Beaches Near Canaveral National Seashore: Klondike Beach, Brevard County , 12 miles away Playalinda Beach, Brevard County , 15 miles away Apollo Beach, Volusia County , 16 miles away Titusville Beach, Brevard County , 18 miles away De Soto Beach, Brevard County , 20 miles away   Public Lands Near Canaveral National Seashore: Blue Springs State Park, Florida , 40 miles away   Golf Courses Near Canaveral National Seashore: Willow Lakes Golf, Titusville , 2 miles away Royal Oak Resort & Golf Club, Titusville , 3 miles away Space Coast Natl Golf Club, Titusville , 3 miles away La Cita Country Club, Titusville , 3 miles away Walkabout Golf & Country Club, Mims , 4 miles away   Lakes Near Canaveral National Seashore Lake Poinsett, Brevard County , 17 miles away Lake Drawdy, Orange County , 20 miles away