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.
Sebastian Inlet SP
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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.
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Division of Recreation and Parks
History & Nature
Visit Sebastian Inlet State Park to experience the
“Treasure Coast.” The McLarty Treasure Museum
is located at the south boundary of the park.
Situated on a survivors’ camp of the wrecked
1715 Spanish Plate Fleet, the museum features
artifacts, displays and an observation deck that
overlooks the ocean. An Arts and Entertainment
television production, The Queen’s Jewels and
the 1715 Fleet, tells how the ill-fated fleet was
returning to Spain when a hurricane struck them
off the Florida coast. Still today, salvagers work to
recover gold, silver and the “Queen’s jewels” that
were lost to the sea and its sandy shores.
The Sebastian Fishing Museum depicts the lives
and history of the people who lived in Sebastian,
interwoven with fishing and the Indian River
Lagoon. The museum commemorates three
of Sebastian’s early families that operated fish
houses: Sembler, Smith and Judah. Featured is
a replica of an original fish house and dock. A
homemade fishing boat, nets, fishing gear and
photos of fishing in the lagoon are also on display.
Stretching over three miles of the barrier island,
the park spans one thousand acres. Sebastian
Inlet joins the Atlantic Ocean and Indian River
Lagoon.
Bordering the lagoon side of the island is the
tidal swamp. Red, black and white mangrove and
buttonwood form impenetrable thickets along
the shoreline. Juvenile snapper, snook, redfish,
shrimp and crabs flourish in the protection of this
dense system of hardwood trees able to grow
in and near saltwater. River otter, diamondback
terrapin and many species of shore birds make
this habitat their home.
Sebastian Inlet State Park
9700 South State Road A1A
Melbourne Beach, Florida 32951
(321) 984-4852
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Park Guidelines
The McLarty Treasure Museum is open 10 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. daily. Call (772) 589-2147 for inquiries.
Sebastian Fishing Museum is open daily 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m.
All plants, animals and park property are
protected. Collection, destruction or disturbance
is prohibited.
Pets are permitted in designated areas only. Pets
must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet and
well behaved at all times.
Fishing, boating, swimming and fires are allowed
in designated areas only. A Florida fishing license
may be required.
Become a volunteer. Inquire at the ranger station.
For camping information, contact Reserve
America at (800) 326-3521 or (866) I CAMP FL or
TDD (888) 433-0287 or visit ReserveAmerica.com.
Florida’s state parks are committed to providing
equal access to all facilities and programs.
Should you need assistance to enable your
participation, please contact the ranger station.
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Welcome to Sebastian Inlet State Park, south of
Melbourne on State Road A1A. Whether soaking
a line in hopes of that memorable catch, splashing
in the surf, catching a wave or watching manatees
frolic off the inlet jetties, Sebastian Inlet State
Park invites visitors to enjoy ...the Real Florida
at its best.
Shoreline and water abound to make for
great surfing, swimming, snorkeling and
beachcombing. Impressive catches come from
the two jetties that extend into the ocean. Boat
launch facilities provide access to nearby inshore
and offshore fishing and diving and are located
on the south side of the park and the park marina.
The marina provides power boat rentals, canoe
and kayak rentals, and overnight dockage.
Call (321) 724-5424.
Picnic pavilions with grills, water and
electricity are available. Call (772) 589-9659 for
reservations. Fifty-one campsites with water,
electricity, fire ring and picnic tables are adjacent
to the inlet. Showers, restrooms and laundry
facilities are centrally located in the campground.
A dump station is available. Call Reserve America
at (800) 326-3521 or visit ReserveAmerica.com
for reservations.
Interpretive programs are offered regularly.
Please contact the park ranger stations or
museums for the latest schedule. Topics include
fishing, castnetting, sea turtles, beachcombing
and plant and bird identification walks. Ranger-led
sea turtle programs during the months of June and
July offer a chance to see a nesting loggerhead
turtle. Reservations are required;
call (772) 388-2750.
Directions
From northbound I-95, take exit 156
east to County Road 510 and east
to A1A then 7 miles north. From southbound I-95, take exit 180 east to A1A.
Go south 18 miles. The park is in south
Melbourne Beach.
Camping and Cabins Guide
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Welcome
When the setting sun paints the evening sky, where will you make
your bed? Florida’s state parks offer you a variety of overnight
accommodations.
At a Florida state park, the day’s work is play, a walk on the beach, a hike
through the woods, a swim, a bike ride. All you need is a fishing rod, a
kayak, a book and a friend.
What do you want to see when the sun rises on the new day?
Choose a wooded campsite within walking distance of white sandy
beaches or camp along the banks of a quietly moving river. Bring your
boat or canoe, or fishing tackle and a rod, for a relaxing time with family
and friends.
Explore nature on the hiking trails, while at the same time leaving stress
of the busy world behind. Attend a festival, a reenactment or simply
do nothing.
We are committed to providing a variety of accessible amenities for all
visitors at Florida state parks, including campgrounds and cabins.
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Family Camping
Florida’s state parks offer more than 50 campgrounds statewide for tents,
campers and RVs. Most campsites include water, electricity, a grill and
picnic table. Centralized showers, restrooms and a dump station are
also available.
• One responsible person, 18 or older, must be present on each campsite
or cabin.
• Camping fees vary from park to park and include a maximum of eight
people per site, not including children under 6 years old.
• Check-in time is 3 p.m. Check-out time is 1 p.m. You are welcome to stay
in the park through the end of the day.
• Quiet time is from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Campsites are limited to two vehicles. Selected campsites may
only allow one vehicle.
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Cabins
From modern to rustic, state park cabins provide overnight accommodations
in a variety of settings—near beaches, rivers and lakes or peaceful wooded
communities. Cabin styles vary from fully equipped modern cabins to
hand-hewn, lumber or palm-log retreats. Cabin amenities may include a
kitchen, fireplace and screened porch, complete with rocking chairs and
porch swings.
• Cabins may be reserved for one night during the week, Monday–Thursday,
or a minimum of two nights on weekends and holidays, Friday and
Saturday, departing Sunday, or Saturday and Sunday, departing Monday.
Some exceptions apply.
• Cabins can accommodate either four or six visitors.
• Check-in time is 4 p.m. Check-out time is 11 a.m.
• Quiet time is from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
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• Pets are not permitted in cabins or cabin areas.
• Staff may assess cabin renters a damage fee if necessary to clean-up or
repair any damage beyond ordinary cleaning, wear and tear. Fees may
also be charged for lost/stolen items.
Group, Primitive, Equestrian and Boat
Many parks offer areas for youth and group camping. Backpackers may
wish to hike to secluded areas for primitive camping. More than 15 state
parks offer campsites and other amenities for equestrians and their horses.
Owners of horses visiting state parks must provide proof of a negative
Coggins test. Call the park to discuss availability, facilities, rules and fees.
Five state parks provide boat slips with water and electricity. Boaters
have access to the state park’s restrooms, showers, pump-outs and other
amenities. Boaters can also anchor overnight at Bill Baggs Cape Florida
State Park and at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.
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Camping with Pets and Service Animals
Pets are welcome at most Florida State Parks. Some campgrounds have
designated sites for pets. All pets must be confined, leashed or otherwise
under the physical control of a person at all times. Leashes may not exceed
six feet in length. Pets must be well behaved. Owners must pick up after
their pets and properly dispose of all pet droppings in trash receptacles.
Pets are not permitted on beaches or playgrounds, or in bathing areas,
cabins, park buildings or concession facilities. Individual parks may have
specific areas prohibiting pets.
Service animals in a working capacity are allowed in all public areas of state
parks when accompanied by a visitor with a disability.
Service animals should be harnessed, leashed or tethered unless such a
device interferes with the service animal’s work or the visitor’s disability
prevents the use of these devices.
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Reservations
Campsite and cabin reservations may be made from one day to 11 months
in advance by calling (800) 326-3521, (866) I CAMP FL or TDD
(888) 433-0287 or by visiting FloridaStateParks.ReserveAmerica.com.
Call the park directly to reserve group or primitive campsites.
Prices per night:
Campsites $16 to $42
Cabins
$30 to $160
Visitors pay a reservation fee of $6.70
*Prices subject to change.
A 50 percent discount on base campsite fees is available to Florida citizens
who are 65 years old or older, or Florida c
