Consistent with CDC recommendations, people who are not fully vaccinated (less than 2 weeks past your final dose) must continue to wear masks indoors and in crowded outdoor spaces. All people, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear a mask on all forms of public transportation and in healthcare settings on DOI lands.
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Apollo District
Canaveral National Seashore is currently in Phase II of reopening. The following areas are open or closed as stated, with some operational modifications on the dates listed below if available:
Current Status: Open 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM (as of 8/28/2020)
Parking Areas: (there may be limits on parking and restroom access)
Restrooms Facilities: (there may be limits on parking and restroom access)
Apollo Boat Ramp: Open
The following remain closed, cancelled, or suspended in Apollo District:
Eldora Historic Home: CLOSED
Playalinda District
In Phase II the following areas are open with some operational modifications on the dates listed below if available:
Current Status:Open 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM (as of 8/28/2020)
Parking lots: (there may be limits on parking and restroom access)
Restrooms Facilities: (there may be limits on parking and restroom access)
Seminole Rest Historic Site
The following areas are open with some operational modifications on the dates listed below if available:
Current Status: OPEN Sunrise to Sunset (as of 6/17/2020)
Restroom Facilities: OPEN (there may be limits on parking and restroom access)
Kayak/Canoe Launch: OPEN
Historic home: CLOSED
As the NPS monitors and responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, we work closely with the NPS Office of Public Health to use the latest science to guide our decision making. Consistent with CDC recommendations, people who are not fully vaccinated must continue to wear masks indoors and in crowded outdoor spaces. All people, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear a mask on all forms of public transportation and in healthcare settings on DOI lands.
This summer will be especially busy for many national parks. Make sure you’re ready for your visit by checking the park website to begin planning your trip. Public health measures are in place across the National Park System including capacity limits, entrance reservations, one-way trails and/or temporary closures in response to local conditions. While most of the 423 national parks are available to visitors, some may not have the ability to offer the level of service available before the pandemic. Check with individual park websites or download the NPS App for specific details about their operations, and please recreate responsibly.
Summer: Hot & humid (Temperatures average in the 90's)
Winter months: Temperatures in the 40-70 degree range, with a "cold spells" where temps down to the low to mid-30's).
Hurricane Season: June 1st through November 30th (most activity normally occurs in August or September)
