National Seashore · Florida, United States
Canaveral National Seashore
Canaveral National Seashore is a national seashore in Florida, United States, covering 57,662 acres (23,335 ha), established in 1975.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Seashore |
|---|---|
| Location | Florida, United States |
| Area | 57,662 acres (23,335 ha) |
| Established | 1975 |
| Coordinates | 28.7675° N, 80.7769° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Canaveral National Seashore
The Canaveral National Seashore (CANA) is a National Seashore located between New Smyrna Beach and Titusville, Florida, in Volusia and Brevard Counties. The park, located on a barrier island, was created on January 3, 1975, by an act of Congress. The park is split between Brevard and Volusia counties, with 9 miles of the seashore in Brevard County, and 15 miles of the seashore in Volusia County. CANA consists of 24 miles of beaches, dunes, mangrove wetlands, and a large portion of the Mosquito Lagoon. The Canaveral National Seashore is also the longest expanse of undeveloped land along the East Coast of Florida.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) · Orlando, United States · 27.7 miles away
- Orlando International Airport (MCO) · Orlando, United States · 39.8 miles away
- Tampa International Airport (TPA) · Tampa, United States · 120.0 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Canaveral National Seashore?
Canaveral National Seashore is in Florida, United States (28.7675° N, 80.7769° W).
When was Canaveral National Seashore established?
Canaveral National Seashore was established in 1975, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Canaveral National Seashore?
Canaveral National Seashore covers 57,662 acres (23,335 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canaveral_National_Seashore — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/cana/ — Official park page.