Theodore Roosevelt Presidential LibraryPublic Lands Directory

Alerts and conditions

Park Closure Playalinda District: Parking Lot #8-13

Attention Visitors:Due to strong winds and sand and water on the road, the following areas of the Playalinda District of Canaveral National Seashore are temporarily closed to all visitor use, including driving, walking, and biking: The main Playalinda road north of Eddy Creek. Parking Lots #8-13 The beach north of Eddy Creek boardwalk No backcountry hiking permits will be issued during this closure. Please follow posted signs and staff directions and stay out of closed areas.

Information Operating Hours

The seashore is currently operating on the hours of 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Last entry into the seashore is at 5:00 pm.

Caution Beat the Heat

Make sure to take hot weather into consideration. Carry water and use sunscreen to reduce the risk of heat injuries during your visit.

Information For entrance fees, we accept digital passes and credit/debit cards

Digital passes or credit/debit cards are the ONLY method of payment at all fee collection areas. Pre-paid digital passes are available online and may be purchased in advance.

Caution Rip Currents and Rough Surf

Remember that rough surf is dangerous & rip currents can be deadly. Please use caution when swimming at Canaveral National Seashore.

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Overview

Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself in a protected sanctuary where diverse plants and wildlife thrive—making Canaveral National Seashore a place where nature, history, and discovery come together.

From the National Park Service

History

The designation history for this site (every law, proclamation and order, and the administration behind each) is being researched and checked by the Library’s historians.

What to see and do

Activities

  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Backcountry Camping
  • Canoe or Kayak Camping
  • Group Camping
  • Fishing
  • Guided Tours
  • Hiking
  • Horse Trekking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Paddling
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Surfing
  • Swimming
  • Saltwater Swimming
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Browse hiking, biking and paddling routes on AllTrails

Plan your visit

Hours

Apollo District- New Smyrna Beach Entrance: Canaveral National Seashore is open 7 days a week. Visitor hours are 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. Last entry into the seashore is at 5:00 pm.

Playalinda District- Titusville Entrance: Canaveral National Seashore is open 7 days a week. Visitor hours are 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. Last entry into the seashore is at 5:00 pm.

Seminole Rest Historic Site- Oak Hill: Seminole Rest is part of Canaveral National Seashore in Oak Hill, FL. The trail is open 7 days a week from sunrise to sunset. Please contact the visitor center at 386 428-3384 for more information.

Fees and passes

  • Entrance - Private Vehicle — $25.00
  • Entrance - Motorcycle — $20.00
  • Entrance - Per Person — $15.00
  • Commercial Entrance - Sedan — $25.00
  • Commercial Entrance - Van — $40.00
  • Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus — $40.00
  • Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach — $100.00
  • Annual Entrance - Park — $45.00

The America the Beautiful pass covers entrance fees at federal recreation lands across all four agencies.

Getting there

Canaveral National Seashore is located along Florida's East coast in both Volusia & Brevard counties. To access Apollo Beach - take I-95 to exit 249, then go east until it turns into A1A. Follow A1A south to the park entrance. To access Playalinda Beach - take I-95 to exit 220. Go east through Titusville on Garden Street, continue east and follow the signs.

Visitor centers

Campgrounds

  • Canaveral National Seashore Backcountry Island Camping (14 sites) — reserve

Weather

Summer: Hot & humid (Temperatures average in the 90's) Winter months: Temperatures in the 40–70-degree range, with a "cold spell" where temperatures lower to the mid-30's). Hurricane Season: June 1st through November 30th (most activity normally occurs in August through October)

Phone: 3864283384

Whose lands these are

These lands are the ancestral and present-day homelands of Native nations. A section on whose lands these are is being prepared with tribal review. In the meantime, Native Land Digital offers a starting point.

Photos

Eldora State House is an early 20th century homestead along Moquito Lagoon.
Eldora State House · NPS/Photo: L. Peters
On the dock facing the visitor center.
Apollo Visitor Center · NPS Photo Lord

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