Sebastian Inlet State Park Campground sits on Florida's Atlantic coast where the inlet cuts between three miles of beach and the Indian River Lagoon. The 51-site campground offers water and electric hookups, flush toilets, and hot showers. Campsites run $8 per night and stay open year-round. Surfers chase First Peak breaks at the jetties while anglers work the rushing inlet currents.
The park operates a central campground with 51 sites serving tent and recreational vehicle (RV) campers; primitive camping is available at the Bayside Marina (mostly walk-in/carry-in with a few drive-up/drop-off sites). Accessible campsites are available.
The park appears on the National Register of Historic Places and houses two museums. The McLarty Treasure Museum documents the 1715 Spanish treasure fleet disaster that scattered silver and gold along this coast. The Sebastian Fishing Museum interprets the area's commercial fishing heritage and maritime culture. Weather and SeasonsSpring delivers the sweet spot: daytime highs between 70–85°F, nighttime lows around 55–70°F, and humidity that hasn't yet climbed to summer's oppressive levels. Ocean conditions favor both beginner surfers and calm lagoon paddling. Seasonal fish runs and active inshore species make spring excellent for jetty and dock fishing. Beaches bloom with wildflowers and migrating birds pass through. Summer brings the warmest water for swimming in the tidal cove, but heat, humidity, and insect populations all intensify. Fall and winter attract surfers seeking bigger swells and anglers chasing different seasonal runs under mild Florida sunshine.
Natural Features and SceneryThe Sebastian Inlet channel separates the Atlantic Ocean from the Indian River Lagoon, creating strong tidal currents that carved the jetties and surf breaks. At 13 feet elevation, the campground overlooks clear turquoise water and white sand beaches stretching in both directions. The inlet's sheltered cove offers calm swimming and wading areas where kids can explore sandbars. Manatees cruise the lagoon side during warmer months. The dramatic inlet views crossing the bridge and sunset vistas from certain campsites draw photographers, though the same coastal environment that creates the scenery also hosts aggressive populations of sand fleas, no-see-ums, and mosquitoes that multiple visitors describe as severe enough to make outdoor time nearly impossible without serious chemical defense.
Scenic ViewsInlet and jetty views, Atlantic Ocean and Indian River Lagoon vistas from areas near the campground and jetties.