Smyrna Dunes Park

Category: Park in New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Address: 2995 N Peninsula Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169, USA

Opening hours

Sunday: 6AM–9PM

Monday: 6AM–9PM

Tuesday: 6AM–9PM

Wednesday: 6AM–9PM

Thursday: 6AM–9PM

Friday: 6AM–9PM

Saturday: 6AM–9PM

Reviews

Hector Jimenez

Jul 25, 2022

Really nice boardwalk around the dunes. It's a pretty friendly place. You can seat and relax with the sound of the ocean. Many signs indicating location, animal and rules to follow. Great exercise .

Chip S

Jun 20, 2022

This beautiful park is immaculately kept. It opens at 6a and dogs are allowed on the ~1.5mi loop boardwalk until 10a and again 1hr before sunset. Also, dogs are allowed on the beach but ONLY north and west of the jetty. Restrooms, showers, and dog wash stations are at the park entrance. Be sure to bring water and also in the summer wet down your dog before you start the loop. Enjoy!!

Tatiana Rokicki

Mar 28, 2022

Such a beautiful place!!! I couldn’t help but take a million photos and videos. The loop boardwalk gives amazing views of the dunes beach and inlet. Plus…. There’s so many gopher tortoises!!! You can see them right off the boardwalk which is great because you can observe them without disturbing. I will definitely go back. There is a fee to pay at the gate and the parking is limited but it’s worth it! You can also access the beach from this park, and there is much much less traffic on it than the main beach next door at New Smyrna beach . I prefer to enjoy the beach without traffic going by every second. Definitely recommend!

Tracy Yates

Feb 22, 2022

Easily one of my favorite beaches on the East coast. Family friendly, always clean and safe. Dog friendly, great trails to walk leading right to the beach. Beautiful views and most quiet in the early morning.

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Questions & Answers

Can you drive your car on the beach here

Kathy Corah | Jun 22, 2019
Echo Gilman | Jun 23, 2019

This is a parking lot and public restroom/shower and dog wash area. The walk to the beach is quite long. There are other areas to drive on the beach. You can however drive on NSB and access the park boardwalk and trails on foot.

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Are dogs allowed on the beach? in the water?

Ildefonso Camargo | Jun 22, 2018
Teri Perez-Kowalczyk | Jun 23, 2018

Yes there are. They must be leashed. They offer separate dog trails.

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Is the park a good place to find seashells?

GERRI VANSTREADER | Jun 22, 2018
Chris Anderson | Jun 23, 2018

There were some but I wouldn't call it a great place to look. It was a beautiful area though.

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Is the park full now

Diane Stone | Jun 22, 2018
Zula4you Barnes | Jun 23, 2018

To park on beach it is $20.00 unless you have a disability.

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How much i have to pay to enter the park and the beach

Samir Barsoum | Jun 22, 2019
Duane Damon | Jun 23, 2019

It's $10 to enter the park $20 to drive on the beach but I have a video between beachway and Inlet I drove want to the beach I was digging a hole in the sand out by the water so my son could play in it and found hookworm I have the video I'm trying to get ahold of beach Patrol now wear shoes hookworm is highly contagious and can infect you and cause you pain for months

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Is it disabled accessible to beach?

Shelley W Fraedrich | Jun 21, 2020
Jay R | Jun 22, 2020

Yup

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Is New Smyrna Dunes park open on Thanksgiving day 2021?

Julie Montalvo | Dec 23, 2021
Robin Teehan | Dec 24, 2021

Yes, I asked them this morning when I was there.

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How far away from parking to beach

Patti Neal | Oct 24, 2021
Theresa Hinkelman | Oct 25, 2021

Anywhere from a quarter of a mile to a mile depending on what part of the beach

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Hello, are there’s mullet run in this beach at this time? Thank you in advance

Ann Tran | Oct 24, 2021
Milhead Miller | Oct 25, 2021

We were there 2 wks ago. Sorry I can't help.

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Is the park open on weekends?

Cameron Santiago | Jun 21, 2021
Ethan Curbow | Jun 22, 2021

Yes

Can you find shells and shark teeth

A Google User | Jun 21, 2021
Suzanne Cruser | Jun 22, 2021

We found several shells, they are smaller ones, but beautiful colors... even found a sand dollar fully intact... I have not seen any shark teeth myself... but my neighbor who surfs, has collected quite a few of them from there...

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Is metal detecting allowed on the beach here?

B D | Jun 21, 2021
Barbara Ollis Greene | Jun 22, 2021

Yes I have seen alot on beech with metal detectors so I am assuming yes

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Can dog swim in the water here

Brooklyn City | Jun 21, 2021
A J | Jun 22, 2021

Yes. My dog had a blast!!!

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I was wondering what type of tortoise I may have seen at New Smyrna Dunes? Gopher tortoise reach 35lbs.This is no way near of what I saw (200+lbs) .

Trilogy LA | Oct 24, 2021
2Wheels R2Wheels | Oct 25, 2021

At 200 lbs it could have been a Ninja turtle.

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Are there waves and seashells and jelly fish here? I want to give my kids the true ocean experience but I also need it to be pet friendly.

Becky Tracy | Jun 22, 2019
Len Whitling | Jun 23, 2019

The ocean side beach is where the waves are... no dogs allowed, sorry.

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Do you have to pay for parking after 4pm or is it like the other parking lots where it is free after 4?

Jason Abernathy | Jun 21, 2020
James Arndt | Jun 22, 2020

It's completely free after 5 pm. I just went and asked staff there yesterday. Can confirm.

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Do i need to bring shot records..

Anita Leaf | Jun 22, 2019
James Worrell | Jun 23, 2019

No

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Does is a ramp so i can take my jet ski

Anibal Ortiz | Jun 22, 2019
Michael “Scott” Leete | Jun 23, 2019

There is a ramp Lee's than a mile south of the park

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Does nasa still have its equipment still at the park?

Bridget Murphy | Jun 22, 2019
Dylan Mercer | Jun 23, 2019

If you go to the taller observation tower and look away from the water you will see a white dome. (J&R Cantillon) if you ask the park management and or any of the coast guard they will be happy to inform you that it is used by Nasa.

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How long it takes walking from the Gate of the park to the beach ?

Samir Barsoum | Apr 22, 2022
Ramona Montello | Apr 23, 2022

There were several benches throughout the park entry and on the boardwalk. The parking lot was small. You can drop off from the park entrance.

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Is there any fees for seniors to vesit this park?

Samir Barsoum | Apr 22, 2022
Carlos Perero | Apr 23, 2022

No fees, only the vehicle pays.

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Does anyone know if you can land a dinghy, small inflatable at the park?

Melanie Cahill | Mar 23, 2022
Michael Bordelon | Mar 24, 2022

There are lots of places to pull up to. We'll ride out jet ski and pull up to the waters edge, depending the tide of course.

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Are people allowed to walk these areas at night?

The Pandabearzzz (pandabearzzz) | Feb 21, 2022
Tammy Kipp | Feb 22, 2022

No

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The parking is extremely limited. We bought the season pass, but have never been able to get in, parking lot is tiny and always seems full, not really worth the cost if you never can use it!!

Anne Lewis | Jan 22, 2022
Robert Rodewald | Jan 23, 2022

Watch out for Broom Hilda, its a new year, and she had her ticket book ready to go.

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Can you ride scooter on boardwalk?

Chef Derrick Bradham | Jan 22, 2022
Ed Marczak | Jan 23, 2022

Wouldn't suggest it. Reminds me of an old wooden roller coaster without the coaster bit.

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Does it cost extra to bring my dog to the dog beach ?

Paul Ebert | Aug 25, 2021
Steven Thomason | Aug 26, 2021

One fee. Save and get annual pass even. If you just want to check it out usually no attendant the last hour.

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Can someone from out of State get a yearly beach pass for $20

Paul Ebert | Aug 25, 2021
Katie Jones | Aug 26, 2021

No, it is about $100 for non residents

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5/12/2021 the main website cites the Dunes Park beach access 3 as closed due to erosion. Which direction are the accesses numbered, the on-line park map is not numbered. I'm interested in the access numbers beginning parallel to the park entrance.

Jim Kono | Jun 21, 2021
Leigh Meekins | Jun 22, 2021

Don't worry about that access. Once you enter the park. And find a parking spot. It's honestly super easy to find your way around. If you go to the left that is the intercoastal entrance which is dog friendly. If you go to the right and take the walkway you have other options of beach access. Where we went it was less crowded and more peaceful.

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Do they take debit cards?

Benjamin Nichols | Jun 21, 2021
Kim Bates | Jun 22, 2021

Yes. They take cards and cash. If you have a disability tag parking is free.

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Is the park open today? January 1st, 2021

Jesse Hammen | Jun 21, 2021
Marjorie Bennett | Jun 22, 2021

Free entry with a handicap sticker

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Is there a place to park ans just walk dog on beach without paying?

kim oneil | Jun 21, 2021
Cas Henderson | Jun 22, 2021

As far as I know the only place to go is Inlet Beach and you have to pay $10

How much does iui t cost to get in?

wildcat wen fowler | Jun 21, 2021
Mike Rodrigues | Jun 22, 2021

$10 a day or $20 for an annual pass to dunes Park and light house park across the ponce inlet. Worth every penny.

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Is there a peirto fish off of at park?

Andy Partin | Jun 21, 2021
Andy Partin | Jun 22, 2021

Thanks does it cost to there to.

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Is the park still opening at 6:00 a.m.?

Chris Carter | Jun 21, 2021
Sandy Panda | Jun 22, 2021

They close at 830pm cars out by 9pm. Until the time changes in November. As it gets darker earlier it closes a little bit earlier each week. Enjoy!

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Can you bring a tent to set up a regular size tent?

Genise Boney | Jun 21, 2021
Shell | Jun 22, 2021

Yes

Are we allowed to bring our horses?

Paige Kueter | Jun 21, 2021
Donovan Pinkerton | Jun 22, 2021

Nope,

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Is fishing permitted on the beach near the inlet, or only on the provided fishing pier?

Jesse Keese | Jun 21, 2020
Sean Germaine | Jun 22, 2020

All around the inlet provided you have proper licences

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Where is a great family friendly place to stay. Not real expensive.

Pat Kelley | Jun 21, 2021
Denise Danker | Jun 22, 2021

My favorite is Beach Quarters. It's right on the beach and has a great pool. The apartments have a seperate bedroom and a well equipped kitchen that can save a family a fortune in eating out. It's nice to be able to throw a pizza in the oven when the kids get hungry late at night.

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Is there a phone number to call maintenance at the park?

Tracy Sales | Jun 21, 2020
Raymond Cohran | Jun 22, 2020

Not that I know of is unmanned you could probably call the city of New Smyrna Beach or Volusia County oh and FYI as far as the parking goes on the beach when you come across the bridge before you go through that light take a left at that first light go really slow and there's a place where you can drive on the beach and it doesn't cost anything but it's a small sign it's on the right got to look for it close but it's free beach access but don't tell anybody

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Is there RV parking anywhere near the beach

Salvatore Cataldo | Jun 21, 2020
Edward Baker | Jun 22, 2020

Yes, it's called New Smyrna Beach RV park

Can you and your dog swim in this area for dogs and how big is it?

Ashley-Lynne Howell | Jun 22, 2019
Summer Stockton | Jun 23, 2019

Yes you can. Not much beach area but its a dog friendly park. Lots of pups

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does the annual fee of $20.00 cover both ponce inlet and new smyrna dog beach?

Harlene Slaght | Jun 22, 2019
Ernesta Rivera | Jun 23, 2019

Please check their website: https://www.volusia.org/services/public-works/coastal-division/coastal-parks/smyrna-dunes-park.stml

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Are they open on Easter?

Chelsea Jones | Jun 22, 2019
Rhonda Haupt | Jun 23, 2019

Yes but need to arrive early as park fills to capacity

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Is there a place to get fishing license and a package rod reel n bait

[email protected] stephan1 | Jun 22, 2019
Warfather1964 | Jun 23, 2019

You can get both at the Walmart in New Smyrna Beach

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Are there grills? Can we bring a portable grill to the park?

Laly Roj | Jun 22, 2019
Noah Wilke | Jun 23, 2019

There used to be grills but last time I was there about a month ago they have appeared to be removed. You can't bring your own grills. There may be some grills at the start of the trail or somewhere else in the park, but no longer on the boardwalk.

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Do you rent chairs and Umbrella

A Google User | Jun 22, 2019
Warren Ruzbasan | Jun 23, 2019

No you have to bring your own

How long is the boardwalk from start to finish?

Ann Brown | Jun 22, 2019
Ken Vinal | Jun 23, 2019

The total amount of the boardwalk is between 0.5 and 0.75 miles

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Can you drive on the beach and bring a dog? Or do you have to park and walk to a designated dog area on the beach?

Dragan Harbov | Jun 22, 2019
jewel Slayton | Jun 23, 2019

You have to park and use paths for dog walks down to the beach. They have places for water for your dogs and to rinse off. Places for your pets poo walks. Nice place to walk your pets.

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Is this a state park?

Diane Sanders | Jun 22, 2019
Tim Autry | Jun 23, 2019

It's a volusia county park, Canaveral park is at the south end of the island, with various pay/non-pay access to the beach in between.

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Can you fish at dunes beach?

angel matthews | Jun 22, 2019
Frank Navarro | Jun 23, 2019

Yes.

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Can you metal detect on the beach

Daniel Jones | Jun 22, 2019
Maxwell Finkle | Jun 23, 2019

Yes you can

Which county is volusia or orange

Gloria Torres | Jun 22, 2019
Michael Keller | Jun 23, 2019

It is in Volusia county, approximately 10 miles south of Daytona Beach, North of New Smyrna Beack (although still considered part of New Smyrna)

Can you drive on to the beach, and have your dog.... on that same beach?

gixxerhoff 750 | Jun 22, 2019
Mitchell Sigmon | Jun 23, 2019

No, the dog beach is a short walk from the parking lot

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Rv Camping available?

judith moniz | Jun 22, 2019
James Worrell | Jun 23, 2019

Closes at dark,no rv spaces

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Are there surfable waves here?

Clinton Thompson | Jun 22, 2019
Becky Holman | Jun 23, 2019

Not on the Dunes side.

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Can you camp overnight here?

Shazam Juman | Jun 22, 2019
Jenny Coulon | Jun 23, 2019

No unfortunately but New Smyrna RV park and campground is not far away.

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Is there access to the lighthouse from here?

Wayne Trotter | Jun 22, 2019
James F | Jun 23, 2019

Well I guess you could swim....

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Can you drive on the beach here with your dog

Michael Deyo | Jun 22, 2019
Michael “Scott” Leete | Jun 23, 2019

Yes. But dogs are only allowed at the Inlet side of the dunes park. No one will stop you with your dog in the car anywhere on NSB.

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Can you drive be beach with your dog

Michael Deyo | Jun 22, 2019
James F | Jun 23, 2019

There is no driving on the dog beach.

Which Annual Pass is necessary to visit Smyrna Dunes Beach but NOT drive on the beach?

Kathryn Wilson | Jun 22, 2018
Chris Carter | Jun 23, 2018

You can purchase the annual pass at the entrance to the park for $20.00 if memory serves and it also grants you access to Lighthouse Point Park on the North side of the inlet.

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Can you watch the sunset from Smyrna dunes Park and HOW is that possible

Terry Gatto | Jun 22, 2018
Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz | Jun 23, 2018

Sun set is to the west. Smyrna is east coast. Still pretty but not as dramatic. Sunrise is gorgeous tho!

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Can I walk my 26" miniature therapy horse on the beach. Very tiny, friendly. Fits in my SUV

Diane Kaler | Jun 22, 2018
Frank Karwoski | Jun 23, 2018

I would call the park.

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How can the dogs swim or play while leashed?

Judy Erich | Jun 22, 2018
JaPaMa G | Jun 23, 2018

I go in with my dogs on a longer leash.

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what time does this place close

Soul Eater | Jun 22, 2018
Pam Gray | Jun 23, 2018

8 p.m.

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Can you kayak there?

Joan LaClair | Jun 22, 2019
Steve Bibeault | Jun 23, 2019

Yes

Are service dogs allowed on new symrna beach?

Rebecca Daily | Jun 22, 2018
Amy Roberts | Jun 23, 2018

All dogs are allowed!!!🐶

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Are dogs allowed?

Karry Biegler | Jun 22, 2018
Harald Brandner | Jun 23, 2018

Dogs have their own beach area

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Are there any fees for entering the park?

Mike Hudec | Jun 22, 2018
Jeff Bauman | Jun 23, 2018

Yes...$10 a visit or $20 for yrly pass

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How many dog trails r there???

Melissa Wallace | Jun 22, 2018
Steve Culbertson | Jun 23, 2018

Don't let your dogs swim in the water it is salty. They can get salt water poisoning if they drink the salty water. I had to take my dog to the vet soon after arriving home from that Beach.

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but place in the world to be your self

Ana Rodriguez | Jun 22, 2018
Erica B | Jun 23, 2018

fury

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Are you open since the hurricane

Susan Law | Jun 22, 2018
Brad Curtsinger | Jun 23, 2018

Park is open just be careful lots of boardwalk being reconstructed

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Any crabbing or fishing at this park?

Olis Petrovitch | Jun 22, 2018
Olis Petrovitch | Jun 23, 2018

Thank you

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