• Visitors enjoying a stroll along Canaveral National Seashore's pristine beach

    Canaveral

    National Seashore Florida

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  • Haulover Canal Bridge Closure

    The Haulover Canal Bridge will be closed for construction beginning May 6, 2013. The bridge will be closed to all traffic for about 7 weeks. Access to the facilities on the north and south sides of the bridge will be open and unaffected.

  • CAUTION: TURTLE NESTING SEASON

    Please do not disturb sea turtle nests. You can also help protect nesting sea turtles and hatchlings by filling any holes you dig in the sand. Thank you.

Management

The staff of Canaveral National Seashore is committed to preserving this unique undeveloped seashore paradise for the enjoyment of this and future generations. We work closely with Federal, state, local and private partners to accomplish our mission, while maintaining open lines of communication with the community and our visitors.

Superintendent's Compendium

ENABLING LEGISLATION

Designation as National Seashore - January 3, 1975
Public Law 93-626 (PDF, 992kb)

Seminole Rest Enabling Legislation - October 31, 1988
Public Law 100-564 (PDF, 65kb)

Resource Brief: Fixed-Station Water Quality Monitoring Data Summary - 2010

Did You Know?

Turtle Mound at Canaveral National Seashore, Florida

Turtle Mound is one of the tallest Native American shell mounds on the east coast of Florida. Standing almost 50 feet high, it offers a panoramic view of ocean, lagoon, and barrier island. An observer wrote, “…it gives one the impression of being on a mountaintop.”