Getaways to the authentic Florida
Things to do in Orlando and Central Florida, hiking, bicycling, kayaking and canoe, RV and tent camping, road trips, historic places and Funky Florida.
I’ve camped a few times at this Brevard County park in Titusville, enjoying its proximity to the Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral National Seashore and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. And I’ve used it as a base for exploring Cocoa Beach.
The best beaches near Disney World are an hour away, and your options expand if you are willing to drive a few minutes more.
The pilot program may be extended to other crowded state parks if successful. You can purchase passes up to 60 days in advance.
Ocala National Forest covers more than 600 square miles of Central Florida, and all of it is open to dispersed, primitive camping.
Canaveral National Seashore is quiet and peaceful. With 24 miles of untouched dunes and beach, you can always find a place to be alone.