Information Center: 7611 South Atlantic Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 -- (386) 428-3384

Beach and Island Camping

North District - New Smyrna Beach

ISLAND CAMPING RULES

• Camping is not allowed on or beyond the sand dunes of the seashore.
• Litter must be removed from the campsite.
• No glass is allowed at the beach campsite.
• Campfires are permitted only within designated grills. Only dead or down wood can be used for campfires. Fires on the beach are permitted only within containers (hibachi, barbecue grill, chemical fuel stove. etc.)
• Pets must be on a leash, not more than 6 feet in length. Pets are prohibited on the beach.
• Sport fishing and the taking of shellfish are in accordance with State Regulations.
• Please do not feed or harm the animals or remove plant life within the Seashore; they are protected by Federal law.
• Firearms are prohibited within the park boundaries.
• All State Laws are enforced.
• A camper orientation will be given when a permit is issued at the Information Center at the New Smyrna Beach entrance.
• LEAVE NO TRACE

OBTAINING A PERMIT

• Stop by the Information Center, located 1/4 mile south of Turtle Mound on A1A in New Smyrna Beach. Hours of operatioin are 9:00 a.m. to 4:30.
• Permits will be only be issued 7 days in advance for beach and lagoon camping.
• Call the Information Center at 386-428-3384 for information on campsite availability.
• The camping areas are very primitive, lacking fresh water and sanitation facilities. All necessities need to be packed in and all trash packed out.

Our Backcountry Camping brochure in PDF format.

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