Canaveral National Seashore Backcountry Island Camping
Open year-round. Reservations required through Recreation.gov up to 6 months in advance. Permits must be printed 14 days before arrival and cannot be modified after printing. Check-in and check-out are both at 11:00 AM.
Flood Warning issued October 15 at 9:36PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .The St Johns River at Astor is forecast to remain in Minor Flood Stage through Friday, as previous heavy rainfall continues to drain through the basin. However, strong northeasterly winds are forecast this weekend and will return the river to Moderate Flood Stage, with a steady increase through Moderate Flood Stage forecast through early next week. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, Canals have overflowed into yards. Homes on or near Wildhog, Bonnet and Snail roads become inaccessible with several inches of water inside homes along the river and canals. Docks at Astor Bridge marina and throughout Astor are completely submerged. Bartram Rd and Holiday Circle are inaccessible with yards completely submerged. Clair Street is inaccessible. Roads flooded in South Moon Fish Camp, docks and yards at condominiums on Juno Trail and water breaches the sea wall at Blair's Jungle Den. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 2.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EDT Thursday was 2.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 3.3 feet early Tuesday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Backcountry Island Camping at Canaveral National Seashore provides a true primitive camping experience on 14 designated islands within Mosquito Lagoon and the Intracoastal Waterway. These natural and spoil islands offer solitude and direct access to one of Florida's most pristine coastal lagoon ecosystems. Sites vary in capacity from 6 people at Orange Island to 60 at Brickhouse Cove, accommodating solo paddlers through larger groups. All campsites are boat-access only. Sites 1-5 (Orange Island, Homestead, Shipyard, Headwinds, and Government Cut) are accessible via canoe rental from the Apollo Visitor Center for $25 per night. Sites 6-14 require personal watercraft such as a motorboat, kayak, or canoe. Waterways can be shallow, so route planning is essential. This is Leave No Trace camping with no facilities whatsoever. Campers must bring all water, pack out all trash, and use biodegradable toilet paper. Containerized fires are permitted when authorized in designated areas; bring your own firewood or camp stove. Cell phone reception is available, and a phone is strongly recommended for emergencies.
Directions
Apollo Beach entrance: I-95 exit 249, proceed east and follow signs. Located on FL A1A at the southern end of New Smyrna Beach at 7611 S Atlantic Ave. Canoe renters must arrive at Apollo Visitor Center before 4:00 PM on check-in day.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (386) 428-3384 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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