For some good clean fun, head to Kelly Park, where the Rock Springs Run creates a natural lazy river perfect for tubing.
Check out Blue Spring State Park for the chance to see manatees in winter. Campsites must be reserved in advance.Ĭentral Florida offers many other great natural parks, not just theme parks. Backcountry, boat-in campsites are available on some of the islands in Mosquito Lagoon. The many waterways within Canaveral National Seashore are ideal for paddling. When visiting the Space Center, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and Playalinda Beach are much closer. Now, lest you think you can easily tie in a visit to Apollo Beach with the Kennedy Space Center, keep in mind that it can take almost an hour and a half to drive from one to the other, as Apollo Beach is located at the north end of Canaveral National Seashore. The region around Canaveral National Seashore is commonly referred to as Florida’s “Space Coast” because of - you guessed it! - its proximity to NASA and the Kennedy Space Center. The great wide open expanse of Apollo Beach WHILE YOU’RE HERE We were so busy we didn’t even get around to completing our Junior Ranger booklets (luckily we can always mail them in later)! And the super short hikes were fun too, especially the boardwalks and armadillos. When is the beach ever boring? With plenty of wide open space to run, shells to discover, and even a washed up coconut, Apollo Beach at Canaveral National Seashore was far from boring. Do we have to hike? The beach is boring! OK, I have to take issue with that last statement. THE KIDS’ TAKEĪt first, there were a few complaints. Throw in a little history at Eldora and Turtle Mound, some beautiful boardwalks and lush green forest paths, and you have all you need for a fabulous day on the Florida coast. As someone who grew up near the Oregon coast, wide open beaches are kind of my thing, so I was delighted to discover Apollo Beach offered much of the same. Mosquito Lagoon from the Castle Windy Trailĭreaming of unspoiled, windswept beaches under endless blue skies? Canaveral National Seashore is where it’s at (although, to be fair, I can’t promise the sky will always be blue). If you collect national park cancellation stamps, don’t forget to stamp your passport book at the visitor center as well. Pick up a booklet at the Apollo Beach Visitor Center to give your kids the chance to earn their Junior Ranger badge. Since Canaveral National Seashore is part of our national parks system, it offers its own Junior Ranger program. We chose Apollo Beach since it’s generally uncrowded and offers a good variety of short trails, historic sights, and easy beach access. It takes an hour to drive from the Apollo Beach entrance to the Titusville entrance, so I recommend focusing your visit on one section of the park. If you want to visit other areas, such as Playalinda Beach near the Kennedy Space Center, you will need to enter the park at Titusville or Oak Hill. The entrance to this section of the park is located at the south end of New Smyrna Beach. Important Note: This guide covers only the Apollo Beach section of Canaveral National Seashore at the north end of the preserve. If you don’t have a pass, you can instead pay the $20 entrance fee at the gate.
#MAP OF CANAVERAL NATIONAL SEASHORE FREE#
Some individuals, including active military and fourth graders, may qualify for a free pass.
Food - While there are restaurants and stores in nearby Smyrna Beach, there are none within Canaveral National Seashore.
National park passport books - Get your Canaveral National Seashore stamp!.America the Beautiful Pass - If you don’t have a pass, you can instead pay the $20 entry fee.When visiting Canaveral National Seashore, I suggest packing the following: WE WERE THEREįebruary 2022, for about 5 hours CURRENT INFOįor more information about Canaveral National Seashore, visit the National Park Service website. The Apollo Beach entrance station is found south of New Smyrna Beach on South Atlantic Avenue/Turtlemound Road. This guide focuses on the Apollo Beach section of Canaveral National Seashore, which is located on the Atlantic Coast about 24 miles south of Daytona Beach. Whidbey & Fidalgo Islands Paddle & Swim.
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