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Canaveral National Seashore Backcountry Island Camping

  • Make a reservation and print your permit using www.Recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777. You may reserve your campsite up to 6 months prior to the camping date or up to the first day you wish to camp, if site is available. Only one permit will be issues per site, per night. All information collected on the camping permit is for use by Canaveral National Seashore to ensure that you have a safe and fun backcountry experience. You must be 18 years of age to make a reservation. Camping is permitted only at designated sites. Please note that violations of these regulations may result in fines. You must print your permit. If you are renting a canoe, bring it with you to the Apollo Visitor Center before 4:00 PM the day of check in.
  • Natural and spoil island campsites provide a variety of access and capacity options to those visitors who have their own boat, canoe or kayak. Reservations and a permit are required for island campsites. Canoe rentals are available for sites 1-5. Canoes are reserved by calling (386) 428-3384, after you have made your camping reservation. Sites 6-14 may only be reached with a personal boat, canoe or kayak.