• 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.

Things To Know Before You Come

Restrooms & Ramps. New Smyrna Beach, FL - North District (Apollo Beach): ADA accessible ramps to the beach are located at Parking Areas 1A, 3 & 5. The Visitor Information Center is handicap accessible, as are all restroom facilities.

A beach wheelchair is available in both districts. Ask at the Information Center in the North District (Apollo), or the Entrance Station in the South District (Playalinda). You must have assistance to use the chair. // Image of beach wheelchair //

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.

Backcountry Permits. Visitors wishing to hike into the backcountry area of Canaveral National Seashore are required to obtain a permit at the entrance station before venturing out into that area. (details)

Titusville, FL - South District (Playalinda Beach)
ADA accessible beach ramps are located at Eddy Creek, and boardwalks: 8, 10, 11 and 12.

There are two pole & troll zones in Mosquito Lagoon (more)

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  • Know what to do if caught in a rip current Know what to do if caught in a rip current

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  • Need a Business or Special Park Use Permit? Need a Business or Special Park Use Permit?

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Did You Know?

Endangered indigo snake

Canaveral National Seashore has 13 federally-listed threatened and endangered animal species.  This places it second among the approximately 380 National Park Service units.