Sebastian Inlet State Park Campground

Sebastian Inlet State Park near Melbourne, FL.  We stayed for stopovers on way down and back from Miami area.  Most campsites do not have water views but are just a short stroll away. Most sites have limited privacy but some have more vegetation buffer. The campgrounds were quiet, clean and pleasant. With a Northern and Southern section, this park offers several access points to the ocean beach, the inlet itself and the River.  We were delighted to stroll the long beaches and watch the surfers, watch fishermen in the river in the morning and evening, and watch the many pelicans feeding from the bridge structure over the river.  The swimming area behind the jetty on the north side creates an almost man-made tide pool which is perfect for swimming and for younger children to play in the shallows without waves or currents.  We hope we can get reservations again!

Excellent grounds easy-to-use helpful personal the convenience of the amitities were excellent

Nice and quiet but the no see ums are so bad we had to spend most of our time indoors. This is a great place if you like to fish.

Easy in and out. Nice ppl.

Fishing, birds galore! Rabbits, squirrels. By the water. Only downside are th we no seeums they get ya everywhere! Clean showers, bathrooms. Lots to see.

Wind in your hair and lovely water views everywhere. Clean restrooms and nice neighbors. Saw dolphins, a manatee and sea turtle and dozens of different types of birds. No see ums are no joke. Be prepared for bug bites! Fire ring was very close to road on this site.

Gorgeous views! Great camp Sites with fire ring and gravel. Only complain is there isn’t much around so come prepared!

We love this place. Great swimming in the cove, decent surfing, and awesome accessibility options for disabled!

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PROS · Sites are shell · Good water views · Shore Fishing · Boat Launch · Fishing Museum · Birds · Pavement biking in camping area · Playground

CONS · No-See-Ums · Swimming & Surfing beaches across Big Bridge. Bike lane goes to Bridge, but then you have to ride on the road

We stayed for 2 nights at Sebastian Inlet State Park. We lucked out and got what we felt was the best site - site 1. This site, although it’s right by the entrance to the campgrounds and overlooks the main road going to the boat ramps/fishing area, seems to have the best combination of views and privacy. There is only one neighbor, and decent separation from that neighbor. You could also sit on the drivers side of your RV if you don’t want to see your neighbors at all. You will see cars going down the road between you and the view though. Also note this park is open 24 hours, so there will be cars driving past you at all hours. (Positive if you don’t like gate codes, negative if you’re like me and like that most of the FL state parks close their gates at sunset.) There was also a lot of noise/music from boats on the waterway - didn’t bother us, but something to expect. The view is beautiful and you can walk to the fishing area on the intracoastal waterway, which is very pretty (and we got to see dolphins swimming by). This view over the waterway also gives you great sunsets. Note that you can’t walk to the Atlantic beaches/pier. At least not easily or maybe we missed something. (Edit - I found out later that you CAN get to the beach from the campground - look for a trail that goes under the main road. ) The main part of the park is over a huge bridge that didn’t have pedestrian walking areas, so we didn’t see the main park at all. Also, there were tons of gnats - maybe no seeums or the gnats distracted me from mosquitoes. Either way, I was covered in bites at this campground. We would return only if we got site 1 again.

There are no bad spots at this park. Gorgeous views of the inlet and enough trees for shade but without the being a hindrance during parking. Lovely area to walk and see finishing and plenty of wildlife.

I can't say enough about the site and people that run this place.  Bathrooms are spotless and the sites are perfect.  Perfect getaway for families and couples.

It was our first time camping, and the campground was beautiful and comfortable. We got lucky and were able to stay on spot #1, with water views and more space. Some of the other campsites felt a little cramped. But we would go back even staying at other sites. It is hard to stick the tent poles because it is gravel floor, so bring strings. They sell fire wood there, and there are shops nearby if you need anything. The only downside is we were not able to hang our hammock (they don't allow anything on the trees). We would definitely be back, we had an awesome time!

Nice camp ground for fishing and bringing the boat along. Some spots are tight in the front row. The back loop has a little more room. Lots of no-see-ums. ( tiny bugs that bite ) bring a insect tent to sit out in !!!

Came here for an extended weekend at the end of July. The majority of these sites are in direct sun, with a few that have shade only for brief periods of time during the day...most will not even put shade on your camper or trailer. IT WAS HOT. The only relief you can get is the occasional breeze blowing between large RV's, or head over to the coast and jump in the water. The campground is relatively clean, but many of the sites are overgrown with low lying weeds, and it doesn't seem to be well maintained in that respect. The restroom and shower facilities are clean. If you happen to be in a site that shares a water spigot with an adjacent unit, make sure you bring a long water hose...we needed to borrow a nice neighbor's spare hose. The area is very nice, there are plenty of areas to fish and to relax and take walks. You can access the beaches on  foot if you'd like.

This was our very first camping trip with our new camper. Absolutely beautiful state park with so much to do and see!!! From bird watching to swimming, to paddle boarding, to kayaking, to biking, the possibilities are endless!!! Then at night….you can have a campfire!!! We didn't get to enjoy as much as we wanted to on this trip as we got rained out, but believe me we will be back!!! So if you get a chance, go ahead and make your reservation…you won't regret it.

This was our very first camping trip with our new camper. Absolutely beautiful state park with so much to do and see!!! From bird watching to swimming, to paddle boarding, to kayaking, to biking, the possibilities are endless!!! Then at night....you can have a campfire!!! We didn't get to enjoy as much as we wanted to on this trip as we got rained out, but believe me we will be back!!! So if you get a chance, go ahead and make your reservation...you won't regret it.

I would give a four or five star rating except for the bathrooms were dirty. Toilets clogged over 24 hours. May of been a shortage or volunteer camp host , however there were plenty at of Park Rangers idle at check in. Plenty of activity, many sites have been upgraded to 50amp service. Need a bike or vehicle to get to beach area. Plenty of traffic for boat ramp.

This park is right on the water. We saw a giant sea turtle bigger than a manhole cover. We watched dolphins play at sunrise. We were parked right across from the water. My husband and the kids fished off the rocks

Amazing little campground right on the water. Clean restroom facilities. Close to beaches. People are friendly. If you’re trying to surf or fish stay here!

Good fishing, nice people, clean facilities

A beautiful and fun place to spend your vacation. Bath houses were kept clean and were very accessible to everyone. Surfing, paddle boarding, swimming, picnicking, fishing, boat docks, playground and much more. We loved it.

We were parked at spot 8. Which offers a great view of the water. My only complaint is that the no-see-in’s are relentless. This is not a fault of the park so it does not rate in my review. Do come with plenty of big spray rated or tested for no-see-umm or with a screen tent. Otherwise, I have already booked a spot a month from now and next year.

Very clean park, downfall is no sewer hookup, 30 amp service most sites. Newer sites have no shade however 50amp but hard to come by. 24 hr access. Several sites share water so you may need 75’ hose. Some sites could use some tree trimming could not extend awning. Overall a nice clean park. Swimming you need a car to get to the beach. Update sites 32-44 now have 50amp service.

Love Sebastian! So much to see and do. Beautiful surroundings overlooking the Inlet! Spaces and restrooms were so clean.

We did not camp in the Sebastian Inlet State Park campground, but instead chose the primitive experience through BG Marina. There are 10 campsites at the marina that are great if you want a place to launch your boat and camp out between fishing trips. Each has a picnic table and fire pit. They are also well shaded. However, the sites are very close together and not private at all- it can get a little loud if crowded. There are clean bathrooms, access to water, but no showers.

If you like camping and water sports, you will love SISP. The park is sorrounded by water, you have the Indian River Lagoon, The Sebastian Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean. The campgrounds is located on the Sebastian Inlet. The sites on the 1st camp loop face the inlet. The views are breathtaking. You can watch the stingrays and dolphins jumping out of the water. You can watch the sunrise over the Atlantic and watch is set over the Inlet. There is an awesome cove area that is perfect for families with small children. There are two boat ramps located within the park, one for motorized vessels and one for non motorized vessels. They also have a marina about a mile down the road where they have boat, kayak and SUPB rentals. SiSP is home to the world famous fishing pier. There are two fishing piers that extend out into the Atlantic ocean. Great for catching shark, Snook and Redfish. You can snorkel and scuba dive in the Cove (great for small children), Inlet or Atlantic, you have to have your own gear. There is a reef just a few hundred yards off the beach. There is an abundance of sea life including , dolphins, manatees and sea turtles. Dont forget to bring your surfboard. The museam offers sea turtle walks during nesting season. If you have a boat you can go out to the sandbar and anchor out for a day fun on the water. There is a great restaurant that has dining views of the Atlantic ocean. I had lunch up on the deck one day and watched the Tarpon run. The restaurants serves breakfast and lunch. I recomend the Mahi sandwich with a cold beer. They also serve alcohol and wine. They show movies on the water. Enjoy a movie while you float in the cove on you tube.

I think this campground is more for Fisherman with RV's and Trailers . Very Busy and Noisy day and night with Vehicle and Boat Traffic/ Activity . This Campground also has a FEROCIOUS Black Sand NAT which lives in the grass and is active Day and Night.

The Traffic Noise and Bitting Nats made it VERY UNCOMFORTABLE for all of our group and others we talked with at the park .

if you want a rustic, relaxing place to get away and just enjoy the Florida Coast this is a good place. nothing fancy. clean facilities. we relaxed while our son enjoyed fishing.

If u like to surf this is your place. biggest waves on the east coast. Great kayaking on the Indian river. Great beachside concessions pizza ice cream and burgers.