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Canaveral National Seashore

Titusville, FL

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

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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.

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