Canaveral National Seashore

Each year millions of visitors discover the pristine beauty of Canaveral National Seashore.
Reflect on the barrier island which is composed of dune, hammock, and lagoon habitat. Explore ancient Timucua shell mounds. Experience the sanctuary that is provided for thousands of species of plants and animals that call Canaveral National Seashore home.
Map showing location of park.
Tan sign with Apollo Beach Visitor Center letters
Canaveral National Seashore Set to Repair and Preserve Roads and Parking Areas in Apollo Beach District
Canaveral National Seashore, FL – Canaveral National Seashore, Apollo Beach district will begin a Federal Highways pavement preservation project on April 28th, 2025. Visitors to the seashore should expect limited access to some parking areas and roadways to include the Visitor Center and the boat ramp. Seashore staff and informational signs will have daily access information as it is available. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we strive to improve the infrastructure of Canaveral National Seashore. The first parking areas where construction will begin is #5 progressing north to boat ramp and #1.
Beach with Canaveral 50th logo
Canaveral National Seashore 50th Anniversary
Titusville, FL—National Parks have been called “America’s Best Idea” and while most people think of the 63 iconic national parks, out of the 433 national park units there are many other designations. Canaveral National Seashore will celebrate its 50th year as a unit of the national park service and one of 11 national seashores. National seashores are created to protect and preserve the natural and cultural resources and provide for the recreation of the visitor.
A beach boardwalk is broken in half.
Canaveral National Seashore to Replace Boardwalks with More Resilient Design
Titusville and New Smyrna Beach, FL – Canaveral National Seashore is excited to announce that a new contract has been awarded to construct more resilient and sustainable boardwalks at the park. This project will commence in early December 2024 and is part of the National Park Service's ongoing commitment to ensuring long-term sustainability and resilience in its infrastructure.
Dune plants, beach, and ocean.
Photo by NPS Photo Lord
Eldora State House is an early 20th century homestead along Moquito Lagoon.
Photo by NPS/Photo: L. Peters
Park entrance sign with blue sky as a back drop.
Photo by NPS/Photo
On the dock facing the visitor center.
Photo by NPS Photo Lord