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Canaveral National Seashore |
Description:
Canaveral National Seashore is situated on a
barrier island and includes ocean, beach, dune, hammock, lagoon, salt marsh, and pine flatland habitats.
The barrier island and its waterways offer a blend of plant and animal life. Records show that there are 1,045 species of plants and 310 species of birds found in the park. Endangered species include sea turtle, West Indian Manatee, Southern bald eagle, wood stork, peregrine falcon, eastern indigo snake, and Florida scrub jay.
The park has two districts. The North District is in Volusia County, Florida near New Smyrna Beach. The South District, in Brevard County, Florida is near Titusville.
Visitors may enjoy walking the nature and hisorical trails during the cool winter months. Throughout the year opportunity for recreational activities include; lagoon and surf fishing, boating, canoeing, surfing, sunbathing, swimming, hiking, and backcountry camping.
Designations:
National Seashore (January 3, 1975)
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 the North District - A beach wheelchair is available. Ask at the Information Center. Assistance is required.
There is an accessible trail leading to Turtle Mound Archeological Site. The boardwalk at Turtle Mound is accessible with assistance.
Titusville, FL - South District:
Parking Areas at Eddy Creek and #8 are accessible.
In the South District a beach wheelchair available. You must have assistance to use the chair. Ask at the Entrance Station.
Getting Around:
There is no public transportation in the park. Access is either via private vehicle, foot, bike, or horseback riding in designated areas. Horseback riding requires a permit.
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Biking | Boating | Camping | Educational Programs | Fishing | Hiking | Horseback Riding | Hunting | Swimming | Wildlife Viewing | Bird Watching | Nature Walks | Kayaking | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Nature: Endangered Animals | And more.
Directions to Canaveral National Seashore
Plane:
Orlando International Airport,
1 Airport Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32827
407-825-2001
Space Coast Regional Airport
Titusville, FL 32780
321-267-8780
Car:
North District: I-95 to State Road
44 (Exit 84), East on SR 44 to A1A, South on A1A, seven miles
South District - I-95 to State Road 406 (Exit 80), 406 East to 402 East to Park Entrance Station.
State Road 402
Public Transportation
There is no public transportation in the park. The park visitor may
tour the park via private vehicle,
bicycle, or on foot. Horseback
riding is available in designated
areas but the visitor must provide their own horse and a permit is required.
Attractions:
Merritt Island N.W.Refuge
Phone:321-861-0667
Kennedy Space Center
Astronaut Hall of Fame
Phone:321-269-6100
Enchanted Forest Sanctuary
Phone:321-267-7367
Disney World
Phone:(Directory)
Nearby Parks:
Big Cypress National Preserve (380 miles)
Biscayne National Park (210 miles)
Castillo De San Marcos National Monument (161 miles)
Everglades National Park (478 miles)
Fort Frederica National Monument (210 miles)
Gulf Islands National Seashore (503 miles)
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve (139 miles)
Cumberland Island National Seashore (438 miles)
Dry Tortugas National Park (585 miles)
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Contact Information for Canaveral National Seashore
Canaveral National Seashore
308 Julia Street
Titusville, FL
32796-3521
Phone: 321-267-1110
Fax: 321-264-2906
Located near Titusville and New Smyrna Beach, FL
For more information on Canaveral National Seashore
Information on this page provided by the NPS.
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