On our second visit to Canaveral National Seashore, we decided to take a stab at the beach camping. It is primitive, and the person on the phone told us it would be a two mile hike. No worries however, we were prepared. Our friend Daniel brought along both of his backpacking bags, excited to try out his new one. Tom and I also borrowed his backpacking tent, preparing for the long hike.We started on our journey at about 2 p.m., me being a little apprehensive bec
ause I too was carrying a backpack, albeit smaller than Tom and Daniel's. Was I going to make the entire hike? Was I going to poop out and have to pass my backpack to one of the boys to finish carrying it? Well, I was never able to find the answer to these questions. It turns out the hike is so short you can still see the boardwalk from where you camp. So short, in fact, that rather than go to the bathroom in the wilderness, I chose to walk back to the trailer where we signed in. Not that I am complaining, but they could have told us the truth. If we would have known, we would have wheeled our coolers and our giant tent out there. Come to think of it, maybe that is what they are trying to prevent.
ause I too was carrying a backpack, albeit smaller than Tom and Daniel's. Was I going to make the entire hike? Was I going to poop out and have to pass my backpack to one of the boys to finish carrying it? Well, I was never able to find the answer to these questions. It turns out the hike is so short you can still see the boardwalk from where you camp. So short, in fact, that rather than go to the bathroom in the wilderness, I chose to walk back to the trailer where we signed in. Not that I am complaining, but they could have told us the truth. If we would have known, we would have wheeled our coolers and our giant tent out there. Come to think of it, maybe that is what they are trying to prevent.The 
best part of this adventure was the peacefulness. Only 30 people are allowed on the beach per day, and they must obtain a permit. There is only one other campsite, and it is quite a distance from ours. We spent the evening walking the deserted beach and sitting beside our campfire in the sand. We fell asleep to the waves crashing against the shore and woke up to a beautiful sunset on the beach. Talk about a great trip. The camping fee is only $10 a night for up to six people. You can reserve only two weeks in advance -- which is nice for us late planners. However, beach camping is only open from Nov. 1 - mid-April, because of sea turtle nesting.
best part of this adventure was the peacefulness. Only 30 people are allowed on the beach per day, and they must obtain a permit. There is only one other campsite, and it is quite a distance from ours. We spent the evening walking the deserted beach and sitting beside our campfire in the sand. We fell asleep to the waves crashing against the shore and woke up to a beautiful sunset on the beach. Talk about a great trip. The camping fee is only $10 a night for up to six people. You can reserve only two weeks in advance -- which is nice for us late planners. However, beach camping is only open from Nov. 1 - mid-April, because of sea turtle nesting.This is an experience I recommend, particularly if you like the beach.
Til next time,
The camping bug
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