Nestled where the Indian River Lagoon meets the Atlantic Ocean, Sebastian Inlet State Park Campground puts you steps away from world-class fishing jetties, pristine beaches, and calm lagoon waters. With full hookup sites, hot showers, and an on-site boat ramp, this coastal haven draws anglers chasing snook, surfers riding consistent breaks, and nature lovers hoping to spot dolphins and manatees. Just know that summer weekends fill fast, and you'll want to bring your own shade for many sites.
Main campground with approximately 51 sites accommodates RVs and tent camping; sites have water and electric hookups and are suitable for RVs/trailers up to about 40 feet. Primitive camping and some concessions/operations have been reported as temporarily unavailable in recent park notices.
Historical Significance
The park contains the Sebastian Fishing Museum and is adjacent to the McLarty Treasure Museum (site of 1715 Spanish Plate Fleet survivor camp), reflecting the area's maritime, fishing and shipwreck history. The inlet has long been an important navigation and fishing location on Florida’s east coast.Weather and SeasonsSummer brings the crowds along with sultry heat, afternoon thunderstorms, and the magic of sea turtle nesting season from June through July, when patient visitors might witness hatchlings making their dash to the sea. For a more relaxed experience, plan your visit between November and April when temperatures hover in the comfortable 60s and 70s, the humidity drops, and the campground feels less like a summer resort. Birders will find spring and winter especially rewarding, as migrating shorebirds and wintering species flock to the inlet's rich feeding grounds.
Natural Features and SceneryPicture yourself camping on a barrier island where golden dunes roll toward the Atlantic and mangrove-lined lagoon waters shimmer at sunset. The jetties that frame Sebastian Inlet create a dramatic meeting point of river and ocean, while a winding nature trail leads you through shady coastal hammocks of palms and live oaks. Keep your eyes open—this is prime habitat for wading birds stalking the shallows, playful dolphins surfing the inlet current, gentle manatees grazing in the lagoon, and during summer nights, endangered sea turtles crawling ashore to nest on moonlit beaches.
Geological RegionBarrier island where the Indian River Lagoon meets the Atlantic Ocean; barrier-island dunes, mangrove estuary, and coastal palm/oak hammock
Scenic ViewsOpen Atlantic Ocean and sunrise views from beaches and jetties; inlet and channel views from bridges and jetties with frequent sightings of fishing activity and marine life; shaded, intimate mangrove and hammock views along the mile-long nature trail.