Canaveral National Seashore, FL
Visitor Services

Service Description Service Description
Fees Fees
Daily Use Fee (per private vehicle) $5.00 per day; $28.00 per year Individual (on foot or bike) $1.00 per day; $28.00 per year		 Accessibility Accessibility
New Smyrna Beach, FL - North District: Accessible ramps to the beach are located at Parking Areas 1A and 5. The Information Center is accessible. All restroom facilities are accessible. In... More information on Accessibility
Camping Camping
There are places to camp here. 		Information Information
There is an authoritative information center here.
Restrooms Restrooms
There are toilet facilities here.

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Special Considerations

Park visitors are advised to stay away from all wildlife in the park. These include birds, alligator, whales, manatees, jellyfish and raccoons.

In addition to the entrance fee, some park activities require other fees. These include:

  • Backcountry Camping: $10 for 1-6 People (1 Day); $20 Group Sites (Day)
  • Commerical Photography and Filming Permit: Price Varies (One Time)
  • Commerical Seafood Harvesting: $150 (Annual)
  • Horse-Use Permit: $5.00 (Day)

Restrictions

Playalinda Beach is closed three days prior to a shuttle launch and reopens the day after a successful launch.

Driving on road shoulders and other off-road driving is prohibited. Walking on the sand dunes is prohibited. Glass containers are prohibited on the beach. Pets are not permitted on the beach. In all other areas of the park pets must be kept on a leash at all times. Metal detectors are prohibited. Disturbance of archeological sites is prohibited. All plants and animals within the park are protected. Fires are allowed in contained grills only. Skateboarding, roller skating and in-line skating are prohibited.

Edible fruits, nuts, driftwood, empty seashells and legally caught fish may be taken for personal use. All fish not taken for consumption must be returned unharmed to the water. A saltwater fishing license is required of all non-residents, and is required of all anglers between the ages of 16 and 64 using a boat or canoe.

The feeding, touching, teasing, frightening or intentionally disturbing wildlife is prohibited this includes birds, alligator, whales, manatees and raccoons. You can be injured.