State Campgrounds Near Merritt Island, Florida

Merritt Island is located in Brevard County on Florida's Space Coast. Known as the place "Where dreams are launched," the island is home to the Kennedy Space Center, the Space Shuttle and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, a 22-square mile wetlands conservation area. There are several state campgrounds nearby for campers to stay and enjoy what the island has to offer.
  1. St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park

    • St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park is located in the southern part of Brevard County and the northern part of Indian River County. Campers can choose primitive tent camping, group camping for parties up to 20 people or equestrian camping for those who want to bring horses. Campers can explore the many miles of trails of the park on foot, bicycle, or horse. Canoeing, kayaking and fishing on the St. Sebastian River are other activities campers enjoy.

      St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park
      1000 Buffer Preserve Dr
      Fellsmere, FL 32948
      321-953-5005
      floridastateparks.org/stsebastianriver

    Sebastian Inlet State Park

    • Located south of Melbourne Beach, Sebastian Inlet State Park is a favorite destination for fisherman and surfers. The park is home to two museums: the McLarty Treasure Museum, which highlights the 1715 Spanish treasure fleet, and the Sebastian Fishing Museum, which features the history of the area's fishing industry. Campers to the park can bring either a tent or RV. There are 51 full hook-up sites with a fire ring with grill and picnic table. Activities at the park include fishing, sunbathing, swimming, boating and surfing.

      Sebastian Inlet State Park
      9700 S Highway A1A
      Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
      321-984-4852
      floridastateparks.org/sebastianinlet

    Wekiwa Springs State Park

    • Located on the Wekiva River, campers can canoe, kayak, fish and swim in the river's clear waters. The park offers 60 full hook-up sites with a fire ring with grill and picnic table. Primitive campsites are available at Camp Cozy located off the main hiking trail. Additional campsites are available for youth and equestrian camping. The park offers a lending library of picture books for young campers age 4 through 9.

      Wekiwa Springs State Park
      1800 Wekiwa Circle
      Apopka, FL 32712
      407-884-2008
      floridastateparks.org/wekiwasprings/default.cfm

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