Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-251854
When Canaveral National Seashore Permits reopens
Canaveral National Seashore Permits's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
26
Openings · last 90 days
36
Only 36 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 14 monitored sites
Of the 2,562 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 2,376 open for online reservation · 186 reserved.
Where the open windows are
7.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 2,376 of 2,562 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online7.3%
Open site-nights2,376 / 2,562
Reserved (of online inventory)186 / 2,562
Weekday openings1,413
Weekend openings963
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 1,413 fall on weekdays and 963 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027April holds the most room. 420 of 420 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 14 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 10 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 9 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 10 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 14 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 14 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 8 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 9 | Open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: 9 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 14 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 8 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 04. Headwinds | 183 |
| 05. Government Cut | 183 |
| 11. Scout Island | 178 |
| 03. Shipyard | 177 |
| 06. Jones Canal | 176 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
2,376 open site-nights across 14 sites at Canaveral National Seashore Permits, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 76 2-night, 75 3-night, 51 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site 04. Headwinds.
All 14 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04. Headwinds | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 05. Government Cut | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 11. Scout Island | Not recorded | None | 178 | 142 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14 +166 more |
| 03. Shipyard | Not recorded | None | 177 | 72 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14 +165 more |
| 06. Jones Canal | Not recorded | None | 176 | 72 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +164 more |
| 07. Brickhouse Cove | Not recorded | None | 173 | 73 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +161 more |
| 12. South Dredge | Not recorded | None | 172 | 133 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15 +160 more |
| 02. Homestead | Not recorded | None | 171 | 89 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +159 more |
| 01. Orange Island | Not recorded | None | 169 | 86 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22 +157 more |
| 09. Middle Dredge | Not recorded | None | 166 | 51 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +154 more |
| 14. County Line | Not recorded | None | 164 | 54 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14 +152 more |
| 08. Bissette Bay | Not recorded | None | 160 | 86 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +148 more |
| 10. South Middle Dredge | Not recorded | None | 158 | 47 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +146 more |
| 13. East Winds | Not recorded | None | 146 | 38 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +134 more |
About Canaveral National Seashore Permits
Overview
Canaveral National Seashore is located midway along Florida's east coast where warm waters and a temperate climate meet to host species as diverse as bald eagles and alligators or bromeliads and mangroves. The national seashore was designated in 1975 to preserve and protect this special area. Visitors to the seashore will discover its rich and diverse history, from its fertile estuaries once supporting Timucuan Indian populations to the area's first orange groves in the 1830s. Today, Canaveral National Seashore offers an inviting place to relax along the shores of the Atlantic, fish in an open lagoon, enjoy a self-guided hike, watch for wildlife like the West Indian manatee or even participate in a guided sea turtle tour.
Backcountry Camping on the Islands For visitors wishing to backcountry camp in the seashore, primitive camping is available on designated islands throughout the Intracoastal Waterway and Mosquito Lagoon. These campsites are available by reservation only and require a permit. You may reserve campsites for $25 per night and up to six months in advance. RV or vehicle camping is not permitted within the seashore.
Fourteen island campsites are available for reservation and include both natural island and spoil island campsites. All fourteen island campsites are accessible by campers with their own watercraft, such as a motor boat, kayak, or canoe. Canoe rentals are available (weather permitting) for campsites #1 - #5 only. Canoe rentals are $25 per night for individuals 18 years and older. Canoe capacity is two adults per canoe, plus gear. For canoe rentals, please inquire at the Apollo Beach Visitor Center or call (386) 428-3384, ext. 0 for more information.
Campsites - Group Size (# of People):
Orange Island - 6,
Homestead - 8,
Shipyard - 10,
Headwinds - 10,
Government Cut - 20,
Jones Canal - 20,
Brickhouse Cove - 60,
Bissette Bay - 15,
Middle Dredge - 25,
South Middle Dredge - 25,
Scout Island - 20,
South Dredge - 40,
East Winds - 20, and
County Line - 20.
Reservations . Begin booking on-line by selecting 'Build Itinerary' at the top right.
14 monitored sitesNo hookupsIslandPets OKFire pitsMax party 60
Getting there
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Canaveral National Seashore Permits?
Reservations for Canaveral National Seashore Permits are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 2,376 of 2,562 tracked site-nights are open (92.7%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 36 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Canaveral National Seashore Permits?
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site-date openings at Canaveral National Seashore Permits in the last 7 days, 26 over 30 days and 36 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Canaveral National Seashore Permits?
75 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site 04. Headwinds. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Canaveral National Seashore Permits?
April 2027, with 420 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 420.
When is the next open date at Canaveral National Seashore Permits?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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