Canaveral National Seashore
Hours
Open daily · 6:00AM - 8:00PM
Entrance Fee
$25.00
Entrance - Private Vehicle
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Canaveral National Seashore at a glance
- Best time
- March–April, October–November
- Trip length
- Half day–1 day
- Don't miss
- Hike Castle Windy Trail
- Nearby city
- New Smyrna Beach, FL
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Alerts(3)
Operating Hours
The seashore is currently operating on the hours of 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Last entry into the seashore is at 7:00 pm.
For entrance fees, we accept digital passes and credit/debit cards
Digital passes or credit/debit cards are the ONLY method of payment at all fee collection areas. Pre-paid digital passes are available online and may be purchased in advance.
Rip Currents and Rough Surf
NPS detailsRemember that rough surf is dangerous & rip currents can be deadly. Please use caution when swimming at Canaveral National Seashore.
Common questions
Planning Canaveral National Seashore
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 1 reservation type on the Permits tab, including Canaveral National Seashore Turtle Watch Tours. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
