Canaveral National Seashore COVID19 Adaptive Recovery Plan
In accordance with the White House’s Opening America Up Again guidance and input from public health officials and the Centers for Disease Control, the dates (still to be determined) below will be developed by the NPS US Public Health Office through an evaluation of gating criteria for each area based on expected visitation during phase one of the reopening process
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Each area of the national seashore is listed below, along with its current status, a projected reopening date if one is available, and operational changes that will be in place once the area enters Phase One. This page will be updated as frequently as possible.
Example Area:
Current Status: OPEN/CLOSED - (Projected reopening date if available)
Operational Changes in place once reopened in phase one.
Apollo District
In Phase One the following areas will reopen with some operational modifications on the dates listed below if available:
Current Status: CLOSED
Parking lots ### within the Apollo Beach
Restrooms Facilities: CLOSED
Apollo Boat Ramp: Open For Lagoon Access, Only For Boat Launch
In Phase One the following will remain closed, cancelled, or suspended in Apollo District:
All ranger led programs have been cancelled
Special Use permits for activities with 10 or more people Cancelled
Backcountry Camping Closed
Canoe Rentals Closed
Eldora Historic Home Current Status: CLOSED
Playalinda District
In Phase One the following areas will reopen with some operational modifications on the dates listed below if available:
Current Status: CLOSED
Parking lots ### within the Playalinda Beach
Restrooms Facilities: CLOSED
In Phase One the following will remain closed, cancelled, or suspended in Playalinda District:
All ranger led programs have been cancelled
Special Use permits for activities cancelled
Seminole Rest Historic Site
In Phase One the following areas will reopen with some operational modifications on the dates listed below if available:
Current Status: CLOSED
Restroom Facilities: CLOSED
In Phase One the following will remain closed, cancelled, or suspended in Playalinda District:
All ranger led programs have been cancelled
Special Use permits for activities cancelled
Phase II & III
Details on phases two and three are not currently available. As the park areas approach the gating criteria for these subsequent phases, details will be provided to the public.
A return to full operations will continue to be phased, and services may be limited. When recreating, please follow local area health orders, practice Leave No Trace principles, and avoid crowding and high-risk outdoor activities.
