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Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merritt Island NWR

Titusville, FL

Nature

A one-way, 7-mile unpaved dike road through marsh and impoundments where spoonbills, herons, alligators and winter ducks feed close to the road. A refuge pass is required; early mornings from November to March are best.

Nearest town
Titusville, FL
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
28.6575, -80.7545

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually November–April. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September–October. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Indian River RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    4 mi from Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merritt Island NWR · 32 pitches
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  • KOA KampgroundMotorhome stopover
    7 mi from Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merritt Island NWR
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  • Seasons in the SunMotorhome stopover
    7 mi from Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merritt Island NWR
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  • Manatee Hammock CampgroundCampsite
    11 mi from Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merritt Island NWR
    TentsCaravans
  • Crystal Lake RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    12 mi from Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merritt Island NWR
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
  • Lopez RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    16 mi from Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merritt Island NWR
    Motorhomes

All campsites in Florida · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merritt Island NWR?

Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merritt Island NWR is in Titusville, FL, at GPS 28.6575, -80.7545. It is about 25 mi from Cocoa Beach.

Can you camp near Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merritt Island NWR?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Indian River RV Park, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 10 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merritt Island NWR?

Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merritt Island NWR is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Florida’s Space Coast: Kennedy Space Center to Daytona.

What is there to see near Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merritt Island NWR?

Places worth a stop nearby: Playalinda Beach, Canaveral National Seashore (7 mi), Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (10 mi), Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse (31 mi) and Blue Spring State Park (41 mi).

When is the best time to visit Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merritt Island NWR?

The most pleasant months are usually November–April. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)