Boat-in island campsite
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 1
- Nightly
- $25
Middle Dredge (site 09, Canaveral National Seashore backcountry island camping)
National forest / federal in Oak Hill, Volusia County, Florida Also known as Middle Dredge Campsite
USDA NAIP via USGS National forest / federal with 1 sites
Pets welcome, On the water
From the park's website, Oct 2026
Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.
1 sites
Open year-round
Reservable year round on Recreation.gov (rates listed for all seasons).
Pick your exact site online
Source: Official website
Book online
Through Recreation.gov
Boat-in primitive island campsite (#9 of 14) in Mosquito Lagoon, Canaveral National Seashore, for up to 25 people, reserved on Recreation.gov for $25 per night. No RV or vehicle camping, and no water or toilets on the island.
What stands out
- Boat-in island campsite in Mosquito Lagoon
- Holds up to 25 people; $25 per night
- Reached only by your own boat, canoe or kayak
- No toilets, water or facilities on the island
- No RV or vehicle camping in the Seashore
Sites
What this place offers
- Fishing
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
Pets
- Pets allowed
- Recreation.gov site data says pets allowed; pets are not allowed on the beach at Canaveral National Seashore.
Arrival
- Check-in: 11:00 am
- Check-out: 11:00 am
- Reservable year round on Recreation.gov (rates listed for all seasons).
Cancellation: 30+ days before: full refund; 8-29 days: half refund; 7 days or less and no-shows: no refund. Full refund if the Seashore closes for weather or administrative reasons. No changes after the permit is printed.
Included in the rate: Site 09 holds 1 to 25 people (Recreation.gov).
Other fees: Seashore entrance fee is separate. Max 14 days per year. Biodegradable toilet paper $1.99 at the Visitor Center.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Location and directions
- Apollo Beach access: I-95 exit 249, then east following signs to A1A at the south end of New Smyrna Beach.
- Some waterways are very shallow; plan your route and check forecasts.
- Weekend overnight parking at Apollo Beach Visitor Center is limited and fills early.
Rates and fees
- Seashore entrance fee is not included in the camping permit.
- Cancel 30+ days ahead for a full refund, 8-29 days for half, 7 days or less for nothing.
Rules
- No glass containers, fireworks, jet skis or metal detectors; pets not allowed on the beach.
- Bring your own firewood or stove; only charcoal or natural firewood may be burned.
- Secure food from raccoons.
Amenities and services
- No toilets, water or facilities on the islands; bring about 1 gallon of water per person per day and pack everything out.
Accessibility
- No wheelchair access.
Weather and hurricane policy
- Hurricane season June 1 to November 30; the Seashore may cancel for weather with a full refund.
Ownership
- National Park Service, Canaveral National Seashore.
Also worth knowing
- Reached only by your own boat, canoe or kayak; park rental canoes are for sites 1-5 only.
- RV or vehicle camping is not permitted anywhere in the Seashore.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
Oak Hill, FL
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- nps.gov Reservations, fee, printing permits, cancellation policy, capacities, Playalinda rule
- nps.gov Island camping rules, check-in/out, canoe rentals, no RV camping, regulations, amenities, directions, weather
- recreation.gov Facility notices, stay rules, rates
- recreation.gov Site 09 Middle Dredge: capacity, pets, campfire, coordinates
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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