Canaveral National Seashore Permits
National Park Service campground in Canaveral National Seashore, Florida.
Summary
Canaveral National Seashore Permits is about 43 miles (straight line) from Orlando; it is run by the National Park Service. It has 14 overnight sites and a nightly fee of $25. Camping is reservable on Recreation.gov.
When to book: Recreation.gov's default: most campsites open 6 months before arrival, at 10 a.m. ET, but each campground can set its own window (check its Seasons and Fees tab). Example: Memorial Day weekend 2027 (arrive Fri, May 28, 2027): booking opens Sat, Nov 28, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET. Source: Recreation.gov: Tips for making campsite reservations at popular locations. Campsite booking-date calculator →
When it's open
Season not listed
Florida campgrounds open year-round →
Neither Recreation.gov nor our other sources publish an open season for this campground, so we don't guess. Check the official listing before an off-season trip.
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsNot listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookupsNot listed
- 💧Water hookupsNot listed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesNot listed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsNot listed
- 🍖GrillsNot listed
- 🪑Picnic tablesNot listed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when Recreation.gov site records report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
Map: trails and roads near Canaveral National Seashore Permits
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Campsite layout
Check live availability on Recreation.gov ↗
We don't show live availability. Openings change by the minute and only the official reservation system has them.
How it compares
- With 14 sites it is the #79 largest of 94 Florida campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
- Its lowest fee ($25) is $1 above the Florida median of $24/night.
- There are 16 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 0 of them list a lower starting fee.
- Pets allowed on 14 of 14 sites; campfires allowed on 14 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Orlando ~43 mi, Jacksonville ~109 mi, Tampa ~120 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.Pets allowed
Fee notes from the agency: Camping Use Fee: $25 per night Entrance Fee: Canaveral National Sea shore charges an entrance fee (separate from the camping fee). You may pay the fee upon arrival during Operating Hours or purchase in advance. The park also honors valid America the Beautiful-the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands annual or lifetime pass (also known as an interagency pass, e.g., Senior, 4th Grade, Mili…
Trails near Canaveral National Seashore Permits
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD Boardwalk Turtle Mound | 0.2 mi | 0.2 | NPS |
| Canoe Trail | 0.5 mi | 2.2 | NPS |
| PA 6 to 7 | 0.9 mi | 0.2 | NPS |
| AD Eldora State House Trail | 1.2 mi | 0.2 | NPS |
| AD Eldora Hammock Trail | 1.4 mi | 0.5 | NPS |
| AD Castle Windy Trail | 2.4 mi | 0.4 | NPS |
| SR Seminole Rest Trail | 3.9 mi | 0.4 | NPS |
Mountain biking nearby
No bike-legal trails are mapped within 5 miles in OpenStreetMap or Forest Service data.
Trails marked OSM: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
BoatingCampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingPaddlingSwimmingWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverwood Park Campground Private campground |
2.7 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 7 (4.1 mi) |
| Lopez RV Park Private Private RV park |
3.5 | FL | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 7 (4.1 mi) |
| Middle Dredge Campsite Canaveral National Seashore |
4.2 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | First-come | 7 (4.1 mi) |
| Crystal Lake RV Park Private Private RV park |
11.4 | FL | — | — | E | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Girls SummerCamp OpenStreetMap listing |
17.8 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| KOA Kampground Private Private RV park |
18.4 | FL | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby. "Open year-round" and month ranges come from the agency, state park or OpenStreetMap season; no tag means no season is published.