Canaveral National Seashore, Florida   At Canaveral National Seashore you find plenty of outdoors recreation that you can use. Canaveral National Seashore is a scenic site that is popular with folks from near and far. If you're a golfer then a glorious nearby course is Royal Oak Resort & Golf Club; a great location to camp here at Canaveral National Seashore is Mims Koa Kampground. The majestic loveliness of Canaveral National Seashore is there for your viewing pleasure. For the duration of the summer highs here at Canaveral National Seashore reach the 90's with night lows in the 70's.     Daytime highs throughout the wintertime are in the 60's with winter lows in the 40's overnight here at Canaveral National Seashore. Canaveral National Seashore gets lots of water; the month with most of the rain is August while April is the month with the least amount of precipitation. For you golfers we recommend nearby Space Coast Natl Golf Club. You'll need more than a day to look at everything Canaveral National Seashore has to offer, you can camp at Seasons In The Sun RV Resort. It's a popular place to go to for folks getting here from Titusville. There are scores of fun endeavors to gratify everyone. There's so much to do here at Canaveral National Seashore that you need to camp here for a while, Seasons in the Sun is a fine site for that; a good close by hotel is Fairfield Inn & Suites Titusville. After a long day outdoors       Daytime highs throughout the wintertime are in the 60's with winter lows in the 40's overnight here at Canaveral National Seashore. Canaveral National Seashore gets lots of water; the month with most of the rain is August while April is the month with the least amount of precipitation. to camp Titusville KOA is a brilliant site to do that. Going to Canaveral National Seashore is a wonderful idea when you've gotta get out. Canaveral National Seashore is nice enough to spend more than a day at, KOA Campgrounds is a nice local campground; if you need a place to stay Super 8 Titusville is a perfect choice. Canaveral National Seashore in fact is in the middle of a charming outdoors paradise. This is a popular place for people from Titusville, and Ramada Inn Kennedy Space Center is a magnificent site to get some rest. 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. FEES/PERMITS Activity Fee DAILY USE FEE $5.00 for Day $28.00 for Annual Daily Use Fee: $5.00 per day per private vehicle. Annual Pass: $28.00 annual per private vehicle. INDIVIDUAL - ON FOOT OR BIKE $1.00 for Day $28. 00 for Annual Permits BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING $10 for 1 - 6 People for 1 Days $20.00 Group Sites for Day Permits are obtained from the Information Center, 7611 S. Atlantic Avenue. Call 386-428-3384, ext.10 for further information. Island and Beach Camping are available. Permits may be obtained seven days prior to island camping. A beach camping permit may be obtained on the day you camp. Backcounty Camping Permits: $10.00 per night for 1-6 people. $20.00 per night for group sites (over 6 people). COMMERICAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING PERMIT $Vary for One Time The National Park Service requires a certificate of libality insurance in the amount of $1,000,000.00 naming the National Park Service as additional insured for all commerical film and photography projects. Permits will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and priced according to the personell and time involved. Permit forms are available under 'More Info'. COMMERICAL SEAFOOD HARVESTING $150 for Annual Marine-life harvesting includes clams, shrimp, crabs, bait-fish, and fish in accordance with Florida State Laws. Forms are available under 'More Info'. HORSE-USE PERMIT $5.00 Entrance Fee only for Day Horse-Use Permits must be obtained 7 days prior to bringing your horses to the park. There is a limit of 10 horses in the South District, near Titusville, FL and 5 horses in the North District near New Smyrna Beach, FL. INCIDENTIAL BUSINESS PERMIT $250.00 for 24 Months This permit is for individuals who want to conduct commerical business in the park. Permit forms are available under 'More Info'. Special Use Permits SPECIAL USE PERMITS $25.00 and up for Annual Fees vary according to the activity and duration of the permit. Permit forms are available under 'More Info'. 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. User input for Canaveral National Seashore, Florida: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Review Guidelines   Current weather conditions at Canaveral National Seashore, Florida Local climate location: SANFORD EXP STATION 22 miles away Find a Business in or near Canaveral National Seashore Business TypeOR Business Name   Coordinates: Latitude: 28.62 Longitude: -80.84 Florida Public Lands Complete list of all Public Lands in Florida Outdoors Recreation Near Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, Florida Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, Florida, the metro area neareast to Canaveral National Seashore. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more. 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