Paddle launch · New Smyrna Beach · Volusia County

Canaveral National Seashore - Eldora Parking Lot #7 Kayak Access

Moquito Lagoon · Bay or lagoon · Salt or Brackish Water

Fee$20 per vehicle
WaterSalt or brackish
How to payPayment: attendant or annual pass.

Manatee protection zone on the water here

  • Max 30 MPH/25 MPH Night (All Year) · Rule 68C-22.012(3)(d)7.

State zones from the FWC. Federal and local speed zones can also apply: follow the posted signs.

Florida FWC boat ramp inventory

About Canaveral National Seashore - Eldora Parking Lot #7 Kayak Access

Aerial view of Canaveral National Seashore - Eldora Parking Lot #7 Kayak Access
The ramp, seen from above · Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain)

About this ramp

Canaveral National Seashore - Eldora Parking Lot #7 Kayak Access is a hand launch site for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards in New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County on Moquito Lagoon, a bay or lagoon with salt or brackish water. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by United States National Park Service.

Fees, parking and hours

The launch fee is $20 per vehicle. Payment: attendant or annual pass. Hours: 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Daily.

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Fishing

17 artificial reefs within 10 miles of the ramp, from the FWC artificial reef program.

Site #8_1996

6.5 mi

Depth
65 ft
Relief
6 ft
GPS
28° 55.270' N, 80° 42.670' W
Material
Culverts (1109)

Site #8_1989

6.6 mi

Depth
62 ft
Relief
5 ft
GPS
28° 55.308' N, 80° 42.628' W
Material
Culverts

Site 8 (SE)

6.8 mi

Depth
65 ft
Relief
10 ft
GPS
28° 55.080' N, 80° 42.320' W
Material
Secondary-use Concrete (Culverts) (50)

Site 8 (NE-1)

6.9 mi

Depth
65 ft
Relief
10 ft
GPS
28° 55.513' N, 80° 42.342' W
Material
Secondary-use Concrete (Culverts) (83)
Show all 17 reefs
ReefDistanceDepthGPS
Site #8_19966.5 mi65 ft28° 55.270' N, 80° 42.670' W
Site #8_19896.6 mi62 ft28° 55.308' N, 80° 42.628' W
Site 8 (SE)6.8 mi65 ft28° 55.080' N, 80° 42.320' W
Site 8 (NE-1)6.9 mi65 ft28° 55.513' N, 80° 42.342' W
Site 8 (NE-2)6.9 mi65 ft28° 55.478' N, 80° 42.329' W
Flagler S9.7 mi40 ft29° 02.479' N, 80° 52.874' W
Flagler SW 20159.7 mi37 ft29° 02.457' N, 80° 52.960' W
Flagler SE 20159.7 mi38 ft29° 02.517' N, 80° 52.813' W
Flagler ESE 20159.7 mi40 ft29° 02.583' N, 80° 52.779' W
Flagler SE Inside 20159.7 mi38 ft29° 02.566' N, 80° 52.832' W
Flagler SSW9.7 mi38 ft29° 02.515' N, 80° 53.004' W
Flagler Center9.8 mi40 ft29° 02.553' N, 80° 52.927' W
Flagler ENE 20159.8 mi40 ft29° 02.645' N, 80° 52.820' W
Flagler NE Inside 20159.8 mi40 ft29° 02.609' N, 80° 52.930' W
Flagler NNW9.8 mi38 ft29° 02.585' N, 80° 53.012' W
Flagler NW 20159.9 mi37 ft29° 02.649' N, 80° 53.066' W
Flagler NNE 20159.9 mi39 ft29° 02.687' N, 80° 52.984' W

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Check fishing license and bag limit rules before you go.

Nearby

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check local signs for current fees and hours.

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