A small but beautiful park on mosquito lagoon built around a large shell indian mound and home of…read morethe family who saved it. There's a short walk circumnavigating the park and small gift shop with interactive learning display and interesting movie. Wonderful vistas of the lagoon with birds and butterflies about. Might could spot a dolphin or manatee. Makes for a peaceful respite and is also a great place for pictures. Fun Florida on a tankful sort of thing to do. Our indigenous people wintered here for thousands of years before their decimation as evidenced by the large Indian mounds or middens they left behind. The mounds are dumps of the accumulation of years and years of harvesting efforts from along the shore. Shells, broken bits and baubles, tools, etc. Most of them have been plundered for road and rail construction but this one remains, saved by the pioneer family who built their home atop it.

A whole bunch…read moreof clams The Seminole Rest Trail is an archaeological site that consist of several huge mounds of shells left over by the Timucuan and Ais tribes. The dates vary but the site was used and was occupied from at least 2,000 BC until about 1550, when the Europeans brought diseases and other bad stuff that decimated the tribes. The largest mound is call Snyder's Mound and was probably a clam processing place where the clams were shelled and dried and then moved to other places for consumption. They reasonable ask people to stay off the mounds but two very cool buildings from the last century sit on top of the mounds and help protect them. They is a roughly one half mile trail that goes around the park and gives not only cool views of the mounds and buildings but also the unfortunately named Mosquito Lagoon with it's huge aquatic birds and lovely wild flowers. The park is complete with a paved parking lot, clean bathrooms and most of the trail is wheelchair accessible. Sure, it's not the most exciting place in the world but gives a quiet glimpse of the past. A cool place for anyone interested in history, archeology of just wants a short walk in a very pleasant place.

I found this beautiful little park while driving along the river east of Oak Hill, when I say small…read moreI mean small, the entire park is on the east side of the road on a very narrow strip of land. There are a number of parking spaces that barely allows the back of your vehicle to clear the traffic and once you exit you're only a few feet from the water's edge. There are a few benches next to the shore line and a small covered pavilion with a few picnic tables providing some shelter from the weather. Fortunately I meet a new friend (Steve) who seems to come here often just to relax and enjoy the view and occasionally wet a line - he did tell me it's fairly easy to snag a few fish using live bait which he catches with his cast-net. This is definitely a place I plan to return and probably a great place to get in my daily steps. Note - There are no restrooms or fresh water, it's very primitive but a real gem...

Gentle river and cool…read morebreezes Riverbreeze Park is well named because no matter how hot it gets around here a cool breeze always seems to be flowing off the water. The park is 37 acres with 5 acres right on the water and the rest of the park is within a stone's throw of the river. The park has a great boat ramp that allows access to the river and cool paths that that circle around the park for some easy hiking. A huge boardwalk extends out into the river and offers some great fishing or bird watching opportunities. The park is open 24 hours and has some of the cleanest bathrooms I have even seen in a public place. The entire area was appreciated by the native americans for centuries and lots of artifacts and huge mounds of clams, oysters and other shellfish are still being discovered. The park is definitely a cool and relaxing place to sit, walk, fish or just become one with the flow of the river.

If you're looking for a few hours of serenity in a tranquil surrounding this may be the place…read moreyou've been looking for. Nestled on 37 acres between US 1 and the Intracoastal Waterway this park had a lot to offer including lots of green space to walk and explore, clean restrooms, benches and pavilions. There's a very nice concrete 4 lane boat ramp as well as a fishing pier.

We held a family birthday party and rented a pavilion and it was an amazing experience! The park…read moredid a great job of making sure the pavilion was marked as reserved and guided us to where we needed to be. The pavilion was clean and had plenty of seating. There was beach access, bathrooms, and plenty of parking. We got the pavilion for the whole day and absolutely loved it. There was a playground and basketball court nearby as well. It wasn't too busy and it was the best place for a party. I highly recommend it!

Beautiful, well maintained beach and picnic area. Two roomy pavilions are available with plenty of…read moretables. The bathroom is cleaner than most beach bathrooms, and there's an outdoor shower. Lots of free parking beach side. ADA access is currently unavailable due to last year's hurricane season. Great place to find shells.

Using the dog park regularly. It is close to home, however it's basically a sand pit and not…read morepleasant in that regard. It's not very big either considering the size of the park in a whole. Wish they would have made it bigger and wish they would do something about the sand. Otherwise it's a beautiful park and well maintained.

I must say this park is 10x better than it was before! The remodel is absolutely amazing. It has…read morebeen warming up and I wanted to take the kids to a park and this one is local to us. I really appreciated that the kids playground was covered so the metal wasn't too hot to play on. I actually checked and felt it. I do wish the benches there were more in the shade too though. The splash pad was pretty big and tons of fun for the littles. The park also inches a skate park, ball field, basket ball/racket ball areas, and a dog park. Lit up very well with maintenance and security roaming around, which I also appreciated. It seems to be very well taken care of and will be on the list for fun activities this summer for sure.

This is a beautiful National Park! I come here to surf and see the adorable gopher…read moretortoises--please be careful driving, because they often are right up near or even on the road and a protected species in Florida. The benefit of it being a National Park (technically, National Seashore I suppose) is it is pristine, you can't drive your car on it, and it is just a more natural experience. Speaking of which, what this seashore is also known for is having one of Florida's few nude beaches: Parking Lot #5 at the very end on the NSB side is the area reserved to be nude. To be clear, you don't have to be nude here but the only people normally on this part of the beach as secluded as it is are nudists and people fishing. If I'm here, I do strip naked because otherwise walking around in a swimsuit seemed a bit creepy when people are trying to sunbath nude. If you don't want to see naked people, then just don't come to Lot #5--all the other lots are clothing-required. (For the NSB side: if you enter the lower part of the seashore I think it also has a nude section, not sure.) There is also a visitors' center and apparently an exhibit of the town of Eldora which was an orange grove-centric settlement until the Great Freeze of 1894--which ended the prospects for orange-growing here and most places north of Orlando. One of the houses of Eldora remains and is now a museum and the last resident of Eldora, Doris Leeper, was apparently quite a lady--an artist and environmentalist who helped this quiet stretch of seashore become a National Park. So there's a lot to see and enjoy here for sure--certainly a great break from the overcrowded beaches of Daytona and increasingly, NSB as well. Be aware the sand here is kinda smushy: you'll sink in a bit, it can be tough to walk on and hard on feet: sneakers or watershoes or flipflops are recommended.

I had never heard of the Canaveral National Seashore until I visited friends in Port Orange. The…read morepark was beautiful as it sits on the Atlantic coastline. There's one point of the park where you can see the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Halifax River on the other side. We stopped along the road to watch an armadillo grazing. He seemed unbothered by us lol! There's also an old home on the property called The Eldora State House. This is a museum but unfortunately it was locked so we could not check it out. But the grounds around the home were beautiful. And it had a nice front porch with several rocking chairs overlooking the water. There is much to do at the park including swimming, surfing, camping and hiking. And if you are military or retired military you can get into the park free of charge.

Indian Mound Fish Camp, is a wonderful place to be. This is your camp ground if you love friendly…read moreand helpful staff, they have everything you need at there camp and bait store. i cant wait to get back there for my next stay that is already booked for January.

We found this RV Park/Fish Camp quite by accident. What a wonderful surprise, peaceful, serene…read more Well kept and clean. Office staff are helpful, live bait if fishing is your thing. Lovely water views w/docks. Some permanents, who keep their space nice and tidy. There is a nice breakfast spot right at the main entrance. Just a short drive (north) to New Smyrna Beach. Our new favourite spot ++++++, we'll be back.

I've paddled the Emerald Cut a few times now. Initially I didn't like the idea of paying to launch…read moremy own paddleboard. However, it's only $10 now that I have my own life jacket (saving me additional cost of $5 to use one of theirs, as required). Well worth the low cost for some soul-enriching, communing with nature. I have never made a reservation. I normally arrive around 10:30, most recently on a Friday. Parked for free on Baptist Camp Rd. Just a bit of a walk from there with my inflated paddleboard, but I don't mind the extra exercise. You can unload your stuff closer, if preferable. There are port-a-potties available. You can count on there being a line in the check-in office. Various recreation supplies are available there for purchase. The process moves reasonably enough. A reservation will guarantee your entrance, however, and possibly aide quicker personal info collection. I always plan to do the Emerald Cut in roughly 3 hours round-trip, allowing myself several stops to enjoy the surroundings. You do run into (quite literally at times) novice paddlers along the way, which can be a bit tricky, yet not a real nuisance for me. In general, there's friendliness along the waterway. Slighty rowdy, party vibes in some spots, but also opportunities for solace and zen in various nooks. Encountering wildlife, fragrant elderberry, and other captivating flora along this stretch is always gratifying. It's a popular recreation destination for good reason.

Many tourists don't realize Florida is home to stunning crystal-clear spring rivers--perfect for…read moreswimming, kayaking, and tubing aka "hidden gems". My Hubby and I love kayaking, so we booked an excursion months in advance for Rock Springs through TripAdvisor. Our Tour Operator was Get Up And Go Kayaking located at Kings Landing in Apopka, FL. I LOVE saying Apopka ;) The good news: Apopka is a quick 1 hour drive from Orlando. Make sure you don't miss the turn to King's Landing, because the entrance is located on a narrow dirt road. You must drive past Kelly Park (which fills up fast). There is a Park Ranger located here who will guide you to King's Landing. As you get closer and if you see a parking spot, grab it! Check in is located in the Cabin like office where you will have to sign a waiver. If you do not want to take a clear bottom, guided Kayak tour, you can either rent or BYO Kayak versus taking a semi private, clear, guided kayak tour. NOTE: ONLY use their Sunscreen/lotion which is provided at no cost. It protects the wildlife and the Springs. We wanted the full experience as we have previously enjoyed renting clear Kayaks. Our guide for the morning was: Megan, who was fantastic! Full of energy, information and helpful tidbits about the Springs and its human and wildlife inhabitants. Our group was small and capped at 10. We paddled through both narrow and open stretches, and stopped to swim in the warm, crystal-clear water. One highlight was a banyan tree with an 8-foot natural "jump hole"--such a cool experience! It was a serene, memorable day, and fun fact: this is the very spring featured in the Visit Orlando commercials! Yeah, definitely take a day away from crowded Orlando to relax and enjoy Mother Nature! You will Thank Me ;)

We had a great weekend stay at the fish camp! We stayed in the efficiency unit (2 people). The…read moreaccommodations were clean, cozy, and comfortable. You can't find a better location on the water with the amenities here. There was toiletries and towels in the bathroom, the kitchen has dishes, cooking ware, knives, and a coffee pot. The AC was nice and cold. The boat dockage was prime, with a small boat ramp to put in. There is a hose and fish cleaning station. We met our unit neighbors who were very nice and fun to get to know. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND.

I've been fishing with Brian once a year average for many years and have always had a great time,…read morecaught trout, redfish, recently pompano and have truly enjoyed the success and then going to Clancy's Cantina to get my catch blackened, baked and fried for the ultimate experience. Brian is a professionals professional and mentor and a legend in the Lagoon. Adding the fish camp a few years ago is just a great benefit. The areas of the Lagoon he fishes is the most pristine and aside from the fishing a true paradise and picturesque experience hardly witnessed anywhere in the world. Brian's knowledge and caring for the Lagoon, personalty and character adds to the overall experience. I highly recommend Brian and look forward to my next trip this fall.

Amazing service everybody was super nice and made the atmosphere great the building was really…read morenice. The seats were comfy and we saw animal bones. Learned so much. Staff were amazing. And YES we saw nesting turtle! So cool. Make sure you wear LOTS of bug spray!!!!!!

Excellent place to see Canaveral National Seashore., walk ways leading up to scenic views make for…read morea quick little hike with historical info provided...over 1000 years old. Our family loved it..