Kayak Camp in Canaveral National Seashore

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Set out across Mosquito Bay to visit some of the rustic island campsites.

Drive South on Atlantic Avenue in New Smyrna Beach until you see the guard shack. Pay the $5 entrance fee. Parking area #7 is a good place to start. Canoe rentals are available (weather permitting) for campsites #1-#5 only. Canoe rentals are $25 per night and available to individuals 18 years and older. Canoe capacity is two adults per canoe, plus gear. For canoe rentals, please inquire at the Apollo Beach Visitor Center or call (386) 428-3384 ext.0 for more information.)

Pack List

Kayak or small boat (or rent a canoe at the ranger station)
Backcountry campsite map
Biodegradable toilet paper & trowel (bury your waste)
Hand sanitizer
Bear bin or similar to keep raccoons out of your food
Tent or hammock
Sleeping bag
Trash bag (leave no trace - pack it out)
Cooler and ice
Food
Plenty of fresh water
Leash for dog
Firewood (for fire pit provided)
Insect repellent (this is Mosquito Lagoon)
Sunscreen
GPS and extra battery or battery charger
Cell phone
Emergency first aid kit
Fishing supplies and permit

Please respect the places you find on The Outbound.

Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures. Be aware of local regulations and don't damage these amazing places for the sake of a photograph. Learn More

Activities:

Canoeing, Camping, Photography, Kayaking

Skill Level:

Beginner

Season:

Year Round

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Added by Yvonne Levesque

Hiker, SUPer, originally from California and Maine now in Florida.

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