• 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.

Join Our Friends

Refurbishing project

Visit Canaveral National Seashore Where You Can See The Results Of Our “Friend's” Efforts


The “Friends of Canaveral National Seashore” assists the National Park Service in its mission to preserve and protect Canaveral National Seashore by raising funds and public awareness, and by providing volunteers for needed projects.

Your membership and donations to Friends of Canaveral National Seashore will help:

  • Preserve, restore and enhance the park's natural and cultural resources
  • Provide improved services and facilities for its visitors
  • Increase public awareness and support of the park
  • Enhance educational and interpretive activities
  • Improve trails and facilities.
  • Repair backcountry campsites
  • Preserve historic structures


Friends have provided funds for vital projects within the park including:

  • Reconstruction and maintenance of the Eldora State House.
  • Sponsorship with Atlantic Center for the Arts of special events at the Eldora State House.

But There Is Still Much More Work To Do! Please Help The Friends Help.

Contact Ranger Laura Henning for more information at (386) 428-3384 ext.221

Did You Know?

Manatee calf stays close to mom for the first two years

A manatee calf will stay with it's mother for as long as two years before venturing out on it's own.