State: Florida
Short Name: St. Sebastian River Preserve SP
Address 1: 1000 Buffer Preserve Drive
City: Fellsmere
Zip: 32948
Phone: 321-953-5005
Open all Year: Yes
Camp URL: http://www.floridastateparks.org/stsebastianriver/default.cfm
Full Hook: Yes
Free: No
About: This site preserves open grassy forests of longleaf pine that were once commonplace throughout Florida. The pine flatwoods form a backdrop for other biological communities, including cypress domes, scrubby flatwoods, sandhills, and a beautiful strand swamp. These habitats are home to many native plants and animals, including over 50 protected species. Photographers, bird-watchers, and nature enthusiasts can explore miles of trails on foot, bicycle, or horseback. Canoeing, boating, and fishing on the St. Sebastian River are popular activities. Launching facilities are available outside the preserve at Dale Wimbrow Park and several private ramps along the St. Sebastian River, and a canoe launch north of County Road 512.
Three of the primitive campsites are available for horse camping for groups up to 20 people. Storytelling Camp in Brevard County has five paddocks, non-potable water for horses, a pitcher pump, picnic pavilion, one portable toilet, a campfire ring and benches. Ranch Camp in Indian River County has four paddocks, non-potable water for horses, a campfire ring and benches. Eagle Camp in Indian River County has one large paddock, a pitcher pump, three raised tent platforms, a lean-to, a campfire ring and benches. Eagle Camp is a ride-in only site requiring a five-mile ride each way from the parking area. Proof of negative Coggins test must be carried at all times.
Reservations are required, payable by cash or check. You will need to provide vehicle tag numbers for each vehicle staying in the park overnight. The County Road 512 entrance gate is locked at 5 p.m. and the County Road 507 entrance gate is locked at sunset. Gates open by 8:00 a.m. A camper’s combination is available. To make reservations or get directions, call the park Monday through Thursday, (321) 953-5005 or call (321) 953-5004 Friday through Sunday. Pets are prohibited for overnight camping.
Five of six primitive tent camp sites are available for groups up to 20 people. Larger groups can sometimes be accommodated. Fees are $5 per person, per night, payable by cash or check. Reservations are required. Vehicle tag numbers must be provided for each vehicle staying in the park overnight. The County Road 512 entrance gate is locked at 5 p.m. and the County Road 507 entrance gate is locked at sunset. Gates open by 8 a.m. A campers combination is available. Pets are prohibited for overnight camping. To make reservations or get directions, call the park Monday through Thursday at (321) 953-5005 or (321) 953-5004 Friday through Sunday.
Primitive tent camping is available at six campsites. All sites are hike-in only. Two are located on the north side of the park in Brevard County off County Road 507. Four are located on the south side of the park in Indian River County off County Road 512. Firewood collection is prohibited. You’ll need to pack in all food, water and firewood and pack out all trash. Pets are prohibited for overnight camping.
Reservations are required, payable by cash or check. You will need to provide vehicle tag numbers for each vehicle staying in the park overnight. The County Road 512 entrance gate is locked at 5 p.m. and the County Road 507 entrance gate is locked at sunset. Gates open by 8:00 a.m. A campers combination is available. To make reservations or get directions, call the park Monday through Thursday, (321) 953-5005 or call (321) 953-5004 Friday through Sunday. Pets are prohibited for overnight camping.
