Manatee Hammock Campground is one of the best spots I’ve found to watch a rocket launch—hands down. If you’re looking for a front-row seat to launches at Kennedy Space Center, this place is hard to beat. Reservations and Campsite Setup The campground is run by Brevard County, so reservations are made through their website. If you’re trying to book around a rocket launch, plan ahead—it can be tough to get a site when launches are scheduled. Sites can be a little hit or miss. S

Manatee Springs State Park – Chiefland, Florida Manatee Springs State Park and Campground is located in Chiefland, Florida. Reservations are made through the Florida State Parks reservation system. Springs at Manatee Springs | Florida State Parks The park is located right off the Suwannee River, and the spring system feeds directly into it. Manatee Springs is the largest single spring feeding into the Suwannee River. The Gulf is about 23 miles away. Even at that distance, the