What are the hours at Canaveral National Seashore?

Mon: 6:00AM - 6:00PM; Tue: 6:00AM - 6:00PM; Wed: 6:00AM - 6:00PM; Thu: 6:00AM - 6:00PM; Fri: 6:00AM - 6:00PM; Sat: 6:00AM - 6:00PM; Sun: 6:00AM - 6:00PM (Apollo District- New Smyrna Beach Entrance)

How much does it cost to enter Canaveral National Seashore?

Canaveral National Seashore charges $25 per vehicle, $15 per person. Fees are waived on the National Park Service's fee-free days; check the official site for current pricing.

Does Canaveral National Seashore require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Canaveral National Seashore. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Canaveral National Seashore open right now?

Q: Is Canaveral National Seashore open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Canaveral National Seashore is open. Beat the Heat

National Seashore · FL

Open

Canaveral National Seashore is open.

Why this statusBeat the Heat

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon.

Type: National Seashore
State: FL
Nearest town: Apollo Visitor Center

About Canaveral National Seashore

Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself in a protected sanctuary where diverse plants and wildlife thrive—making Canaveral National Seashore a place where nature, history, and discovery come together.

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Visitor info

AddressApollo Visitor Center,, 7611 S Atlantic Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169

Phone(386) 428-3384

Websitewww.nps.gov/cana/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	6:00AM - 6:00PM
Tue	6:00AM - 6:00PM
Wed	6:00AM - 6:00PM
Thu	6:00AM - 6:00PM
Fri	6:00AM - 6:00PM
Sat	6:00AM - 6:00PM
Sun	6:00AM - 6:00PM

Apollo District- New Smyrna Beach Entrance

Entrance fee$25 per vehicle, $15 per person · fee details ↗

Getting thereCanaveral National Seashore is located along Florida's East coast in both Volusia & Brevard counties. To access Apollo Beach - take I-95 to exit 249, then go east until it turns into A1A. Follow A1A south to the park entrance. To access Playalinda Beach - take I-95 to exit 220. Go east through Titusville on Garden…

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Parks near here

Blue Spring State Park 37 mi
Hontoon Island State Park 38 mi
Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park 39 mi
Tomoka State Park 41 mi
Rock Springs Run State Reserve 42 mi
Addison Blockhouse Historic State Park 43 mi

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How we read this status

We derive Canaveral National Seashore's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Beat the Heat Full method: how we check park status.