Orange Island Campground

Absolutely beautiful. Dolphins and manatees pass by all day long. I caught 25 fish over 2 days, most right from the campsite. Bugs are really bad in the evening and morning, so prepare accordingly. I paddled from the Apollo Visitor Center & it was about a 45 minute paddle. Only negatives were planes circling overhead all day. I learned it was a flight academy. Apparently they stick to a certain area and that happens to be over Orange Island. The plane noise kind of kills the otherwise peaceful vibe. Bugs were the other negative, but it's Florida and I already knew they would be a problem. Had a great time regardless and look forward to checking out some of the other islands at the seashore.

I must say it was the vacation of a lifetime. I just returned from spending three nights and four days on Orange Island site 1 with some of my best friends in the world. It was everything I dreamed it would be and more. But with a few caveats. We will start with what I was not happy about . Human beings are the grossest most inconsiderate nastiest littering creatures on earth. So disappointed in the human race The site was covered in feces and toilet paper from one side to the other . More then one pair of dirty underwear was left behind and beer cans and bottles were scattered throughout the site . This was definitely a huge disappointment… advice…if you are a natural light drinking white trash litter bug who can’t pick up your feces covered boxers then stay at home …you’re ruining a incredible place for everyone else . Another annoying thing was the pretentious fishermen in their fancy boats speeding through the manatee and no wake zones at the crack of dawn . This was not a pleasant wake up call at 0545 every morning. Enough complaining This place is amazing.. the entire Canaveral National Seashore is an incredible gift from God and should be appreciated by real nature lovers and preservationists. Plenty of trees for hanging hammocks, good shade , a very nice fire ring and picnic table. Very easy site to find and well marked . While staying here we explored other islands and found other sites that were just as good . Kudos to the National Park Service. But again neanderthals please stay out of our beautiful national parks.. you’re an embarrassment to the human race . If you stay here please enjoy this beautiful pristine place where you are greeted by manatees and dolphins playing every morning just a few feet from shore . I give it 5 stars just for the scenery and wildlife and effort put forth by the park service. One last note … remember it’s not called Mosquito Lagoon because of the islands are full of fluffy bunnies.. you will get eaten alive by mosquitoes and noseeums .. bug repellent is futile and a waste of money. If you can’t handle bugs this probably isn’t going to be enjoyable for you . But please see past all the human issues and enjoy the incredible natural beauty of this incredible place . We are already planning our return trip. I must say it was the vacation of a lifetime

Primitive camping. Fire pit is all there is. Stayed at #1 campsite. Water too shallow to nose boat up without getting wet

Propeller planes literally flying in circles overhead and power boats driving by at all hours ruin the experience