Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

Category: Wildlife refuge in Titusville, Florida

Address: 1987 Scrub Jay Way #32782, Titusville, FL, USA

Phone: +13218610669

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 8AM–4PM

Wednesday: 8AM–4PM

Thursday: 8AM–4PM

Friday: 8AM–4PM

Saturday: 8AM–4PM

Reviews

Jaime Chanter

Aug 4, 2022

Such a beautiful place! Lush greenery and a few pretty flowers peeking through as well. Awesome shaded cool boardwalk and great little benches to sit and watch the waters. Frogs, birds, and insects making great noises too! Cute little gift shop inside as well as many educational panels and faux environments to learn from. The workers are passionate and kind.

Jack Chambless

Apr 27, 2022

There are many boat ramps, several nice, easy trails and a lot of beautiful scenic drives. Unlike other part of Florida you will not see a lot of trash or have to deal with much traffic. INCREDIBLE are to watch rocket launches from the Kennedy Space Center.

Stephanie Williams Ruzycky

Mar 21, 2022

Loved it. So glad we were able to go. Take your time. Not a place to rush through. Amazing wildlife - alligators, birds, turtles. The staff at the visitor center were professional, informative, and friendly. Highly recommend.

Maureen Aruta

Feb 6, 2022

What a beautiful place! There is plenty of free stuff to do and see but it's worth spending $10 to take the 7 mile drive thru the heart of the sanctuary. The variety of birds that you see is incredible. Loved it so much and will be back to visit again soon.

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Questions & Answers

Are gates open on Thanksgiving day?

Hope Lynn | Dec 12, 2021
Tamara Myers | Dec 12, 2021

Call her Google shows usually what times are open in everything but holidays usually they are

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Are they walking trails? If it’s a drive through can you get out the car? I’m traveling with a 6 month old in a baby carrier is that safe?

Yolanda Thompson | Apr 11, 2022
Liz S. | May 11, 2022

Yes to all. Drive slow and enjoy the view.

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Can you ride Dirtbikes?

D Carter | Sep 8, 2021
Daniel Brown | Sep 8, 2021

You know I can't answer that positively. It seems as though we we're behind some four-wheelers when we left. Probably just contact the park

What trails in the refuge are open to bikes?

C.R. Powell | Sep 8, 2021
Angel Cleveland | Sep 8, 2021

Only 1 trail...7.7 miles road

Is this area good for bikers? If so, where is best to stop?

carol miller | Sep 8, 2021
Para Un Tiempo Como Este Rosaly Guzman | Sep 8, 2021

Not really

Is it going to stay open

Arlene Carlson | Sep 8, 2020
Cath Susla | Sep 8, 2020

I would suggest you call them directly to find out the answer to that question.

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Why is there very little water at this park? Last year it was much wetter.

Linda Grafius | Sep 8, 2020
canineteam | Sep 8, 2020

I believe it had to do with the amount of rain. Less at the end of the year than other years.

Came by on a Sunday and the gate to the Refuge was closed. Is it always closed on Sundays?

Carol Nottingham | Sep 8, 2020
Cheryl M | Sep 8, 2020

Yes, they are. According to there hours closed Sundays and 8 - 4 all other days.

Can you get a junior park ranger badge here?

Traci | Sep 8, 2020
Cath Susla | Sep 8, 2020

I think you can get a junior park ranger badge here but I don't know for sure so call them and ask.

is it ok to visit the refuge in august ? We plan to go to Kennedy Space center during the day. Is it fine to go after with the car ? At what time does it closed ?

edwige kuster | Sep 9, 2019
Henri Fernandez | Sep 9, 2019

A wonderfull place, you need to be here just before sunset to see all the birds. All the small roads fishing areas are open all the time

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Best. Birding season Merritt island?

Herman Brewster | Sep 9, 2019
Henri Fernandez | Sep 9, 2019

Winter is great also

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Open during the shutdown? Accessible?

Stephen E. Chalmers | Sep 9, 2019
Alan Kapornyai | Sep 9, 2019

I think they are.

Can you get onto the island even though facilities are closed?

Garry Giroux | Sep 9, 2019
Joe Pires | Sep 9, 2019

Yes, fished out of beacon 42, saw the wildlife drive was open.

Is the Refuge shutdown because of the government shutdown?? 12/25/2018

Joel Reynolds | Sep 9, 2019
Jennifer Glasse | Sep 9, 2019

yes we tried to visit and the visitors center was closed

How do I obtain a Season launch permit for 25.00 ? Thank you

Miley Watson | Sep 9, 2019
Robert Pyle | Sep 9, 2019

Sorry - we visited and really enjoyed it, but don't have any information on the fees.

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Im local but i always stick to the "beach" Site, can someone tell me the difference between CNS and this park?? If i have a pass to one do i need the other parks as well?? Thanks fellow Floridians ❤️

Ashley Dalton | Sep 9, 2019
Dustin C | Sep 9, 2019

The pass let's you to all parts of the park. Besides the beach, there are hiking trails, kayak launch points, boat launch, and camp grounds.

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Does anyone know if there are manatees at the park right now?

Danielle Peraza | Sep 9, 2019
Stephanie Lindgren | Sep 9, 2019

They were there last weekend at Canaveral National Seashore Eddy Creek Boat launch

Is the park open even though the welcome center is closed on Sunday?

C Schmidt | Sep 9, 2019
Rob Caraccio | Sep 9, 2019

Yes

What is the cost?

ann epling | Sep 9, 2018
Amber Drake | Sep 9, 2018

$10 or you can buy a year pass for $40 for a FL resident.

Are leashed dogs allowed in the park?

Donna Mathias | Sep 9, 2018
Amber Drake | Sep 9, 2018

Yes, they are.

Is it too warm to view manatees right now?

Alexandra Shadle | Sep 9, 2018
Susan Pewett | Sep 9, 2019

You are apt to see manatees closer to the banks when it is cold weather

Can family's camp anywhere in this area?

J Horn | Sep 9, 2018
Amber Drake | Sep 9, 2018

No camping in the sanctuary. It closes at dark.

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Where can I purchase yearly car pass

Susan Beard | Sep 9, 2018
genell | Sep 9, 2018

There is a guard shack at entrance to purchase entry pass

With government shut down, are you still open? If so, We will be in the area for 1 day, Wednesday, Jan. 23 and would like to visit. Any recommendations?

Bridgette Oberski | Sep 9, 2018
Amber Drake | Sep 9, 2018

They are open today so I would assume nothing would change by Wednesday.

When will Peacock packet road open.

sam gonz | Sep 9, 2018
Amber Drake | Sep 9, 2018

It will not be anytime soon. It was badly damaged in the hurricanes.

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