The Great Outdoors
Don’t let your daytrips to the beach be the only time you spend outside . Consider the joys and family bonding of camping at the many fine parks or Brevard County campgrounds.
Decide for yourself whether you want to rough it in a tent and sleeping bag, or glamour-camp (Glamping) in style in a luxury RV with satellite cable TV, a hot shower, a full kitchen, and a comfy king-sized bed.
Jetty Park at Port Canaveral offer cabins with heat and air conditioning. Whether you camp or glamp, you’ll be close to nature, nestled in among the maritime forests, and feel rejuvenated while saving a little money.
Besides our three county parks — Long Point Park, Manatee Hammock Campground, Sebastian Inlet State Park — there are also a fabulous commercial campground in Mims, which blend resort amenities with a family and budget-friendly way to vacation in style, in the woods.
Vote Up Your Favorites. Places below are listed by number of votes.
Campground (5)
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Brevard County Long Point Park Campground (Melbourne Beach)
This 84.5-acre conservation area and urban district river park on an island in the Indian River Lagoon is near the Sebastian Inlet marine ecosystems and the Atlantic Ocean. Isolated from the hustle and bustle of urban life, Long Point Park is a haven for fisherman, and nature enthusiasts. This full service campground features shoreline campsites. There is also a boat ramp, small fishing dock and a fish cleaning station. Adjacent to the camping area and connected by a bridge, Scout Island offers more than a mile of nature trails, and primitive youth group camping at a reasonable group rate. A get-away all year-round for families and day visitors, the park has a Wildlife Pond, playground and picnic pavilions. Located across Hwy A1A from ocean beaches, it is near other County parks on the barrier island, and just a short drive from attractions in Sebastian and Vero Beach.
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Brevard County Wickham Park Campground (Melbourne)
This 391.04 acre park features a variety of recreational opportunities. A 1.5 mile drive suitable for jogging and cycling winds through the park's open areas, pine woods, and lakes. PhotoThe park office/visitors reception facility is near the park entrance, with picnic tables and eight pavilions located throughout the park. Wickham Park is a perfect base for families to enjoy not only the park, but to venture out to nearby Atlantic Ocean beaches, local restaurants, theaters, historic villages, nature preserves, golf courses, other County parks, and attractions for all ages in Melbourne and the surrounding area.
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Brevard County Manatee Hammock Campground (Titusville)
his 26.45 acre campground is a well shaded and quiet hammock of pines, palms and foliage providing habitat to squirrels, birds, and tropical creatures. The river offers shoreline fishing and a perfect view of space launches at Kennedy Space Center. Campers also enjoy access to a recreation hall with a small swimming pool, a fire ring, a mid-sized pavilion, two shuffleboard courts, and a horse shoe pit.
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Sebastian Inlet State Park
The premier saltwater fishing spot on Florida's east coast, this park is a favorite for anglers nationwide for catching snook, redfish, bluefish and Spanish mackerel from its jetties. Surfing is also a popular recreation and several major competitions are held here every year. Two museums provide a history of the area. The McLarty Treasure Museum features the history of the 1715 Spanish treasure fleet; the Sebastian Fishing Museum tells the history of the area's fishing industry. Three miles of beautiful beaches provide opportunities for swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, shelling, and sunbathing. Canoeing and kayaking in the Indian River Lagoon are also favorite pastimes. Visitors can relax with a stroll down the mile-long Hammock Trail. Waterfront pavilions and picnic areas are great for family outings. A campground for RVs and tent campers is available along with a boat ramp. Located on State Road A1A, 15 miles south of Melbourne Beach.
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Loughman Lake Lodge (Mims)
Enjoy an airboat ride adventure and the restaurant will fill you meal needs. Then stay a night or two with us and you will enjoy the facility at Loughman in one of three comfortable cabins. These cabins are air conditioned and cable equipped. They are the perfect place to stay to escape the hustle and bustle of tourist towns and just relax! Bring your boat if you have one and launch at the boat ramp right next to your cabin. Great fishing spots just minutes away on the lake!