Canaveral National Seashore

Canaveral National Seashore is situated on a
barrier island and includes ocean, beach, dune, hammock, lagoon, salt marsh, and pine flatland habitats.

The barrier island and its waterways offer a blend of plant and animal life. Records show that there are 1,045 species of plants and 310 species of birds found in the park. Endangered species include sea turtle, West Indian Manatee, Southern bald eagle, wood stork, peregrine falcon, eastern indigo snake, and Florida scrub jay.

The park has two districts. The North District is in Volusia County, Florida near New Smyrna Beach. The South District, in Brevard County, Florida is near Titusville.

Visitors may enjoy walking the nature and hisorical trails during the cool winter months. Throughout the year opportunity for recreational activities include; lagoon and surf fishing, boating, canoeing, surfing, sunbathing, swimming, hiking, and backcountry camping.

Canaveral National Seashore
308 Julia Street
Titusville, FL 32796-3521
321-267-1110 - Headquarters
321-867-4077 - Visitor Information
321-867-0677 - Visitor Information
386-428-3384 Ext. 10 - Visitor Information

By Plane
Orlando International Airport,
1 Airport Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32827
407-825-2001

Space Coast Regional Airport
Titusville, FL 32780
321-267-8780

By Car
North District: I-95 to State Road
44 (Exit 84), East on SR 44 to A1A, South on A1A, seven miles

South District - I-95 to State Road 406 (Exit 80), 406 East to 402 East to Park Entrance Station.


State Road 402

By Plane
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.

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.

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.

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.

• Boating
• Camping
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback Riding
• Hunting
• Swimming
• Wildlife Viewing
• Bird Watching
• Nature Walks
• Kayaking

Recommended Activities
The park offers activities for everyone.

Self-guiding trails are located in the North District.

Beach access to the ocean exists at both the North District, Apollo Beach, near New Smyrna
and the South District, Playalinda Beach,
near Titusville. Lifeguards are on duty Memorial Day through Labor Day. Accessible beach crossovers are found at Parking Area #8 and Eddy Creek in the South District and Parking Area #1A and #5 in the North District.

For the more rugged individual, backcountry camping is offered in the North District, both island and beach camping are available.

Turtle Watches are available June and July. Park visitors can join a ranger and watch a loggerhead sea turtle nest on the beach. Reservations are taken in May for June programs and June for July Programs. Call 321-867-4077 or 904-428-3384 ext. 18 for Information about the programs.

Fishing piers are located at Parking Areas at #7
and # 8 in the North District. In the South District, there is a fishing pier at Eddy Creek Parking Area.

Boat docks to Mosquito Lagoon are located north of the Information Center. Boat ramps to the lagoon are located at Parking Area #5 in the North District and at Eddy Creek.

Bird watching is a popular activity in both districts.

Horseback riding is permitted from November 1
through April 30. A Special Use permit is necessary.