Middle Dredge Campsite
Open year-round for primitive backcountry camping. Reservations required through Recreation.gov at $25 per night. Separate park entrance fee required upon arrival. Check-in and check-out both at 11:00 AM.
Flood Warning issued November 10 at 7:47PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .Heavy rainfall that has occurred upstream has resulted in river levels just below Moderate flood stage. River levels are expected to remain steady near Moderate Flood stage through this week and into the weekend as a large volume of water works north through the basin. 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 3.0 feet, Water approaches or may enter lowest homes on or near Wildhog Road and nearby canals. Flooding reaches the parking lot of the Juno Trail Apartments. Flooding on portions of Alligator Road and Holiday Road. Lowest lying yards along Blue Creek are flooded. Roads at Astor Landing Campground and Lake Dexter Boat Ramp begin to flood. Water enters lower homes closest to the river on McPherson Lane. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 2.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM EST Tuesday was 2.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise slightly to 3 feet late this week. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued November 10 at 7:47PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Deland affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .Heavy rainfall has caused the St. Johns River near Deland to remain just below Minor flood stage. The river is forecast to slowly climb into Minor flood stage later this week. For the St. Johns River...including Deland...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Deland. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Docks and piers are completely submerged at Pier 44 Marina. Many docks are partially submerged at Hontoon Landing Marina. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 3.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 3.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Friday morning and continue rising to 4.0 feet early Friday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Rip Current Statement issued November 9 at 10:44PM EST until November 11 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Indian River, Saint Lucie, Martin, and Brevard Counties. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
About
Middle Dredge Campsite is one of fourteen primitive island campsites in the Mosquito Lagoon backcountry of Canaveral National Seashore. Positioned across from Seminole Rest Historic Site on the northeast side of a dredge spoil island, the site offers an immersive paddling and camping experience in one of Florida's most pristine coastal lagoon ecosystems. The closest channel marker is #9A. This is a true backcountry experience with no developed amenities. Campers must bring all supplies including approximately one gallon of drinking water per person per day, and pack out everything they bring in following Leave No Trace principles. Fires are permitted only in grills or self-contained units using charcoal or natural firewood. Access requires personal watercraft; larger vessels will need to use boat ramps in the town of Oak Hill. Reservations are made through Recreation.gov at $25 per night, available up to six months in advance. Check-in and check-out are both at 11:00 AM. A separate park entrance fee is required. Cell phone coverage is recommended for emergencies.
Directions
Middle Dredge Campsite is located on the east side of the Intracoastal Waterway, across from Seminole Rest Historic Site. The closest channel marker is #9A. A canoe/kayak launch is available at Seminole Rest. Larger vessels must use boat ramps in the town of Oak Hill.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| 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 | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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