Turtle Mound - Archaeological site in New Smyrna Beach - 7465 Atlantic Ave S, USA

• Visited on Friday morning in late December. Most kids still in school so it wasn’t busy at all. • We stopped at turtle mound before park visitor center, and views were great and worth the stop. • There were a hand full of parallel parking spots on side of the road.

My husband and I went for a walk to this magnificent place, and it was so impressive to be in contact with a lot of butterflies happily flying around us. The peaceful of this place is a therapy for your mind and heart. It's completely worth it. The weather that day was perfect. Fresh and beautiful!

$20 to get in for a 7 day pass. Beautiful beach and beautiful natural trails. There’s also fishing.

What a beautiful place!! Views were gorgeous and it was very peaceful. We saw several turtles crossing the roads. Would recommend going with your family and stopping also at the 1st beach parking area to enjoy the beach, shells and waves. :) However, if you have kids you may not want to go any farther down the road because the last few beach parking areas are also a nude beach.

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful sights!!! Absolutely stunning, the board walk also look really cool. I would definitely go here again!! Not a hard hike at all, I wouldn’t even consider it a hike. Not a far walk at all. Totally worth it!!! I highly recommend!!!

If you're a local get the $40 annual pass, totally worth it. And it is also with the $20 7 day pass if you're a visitor from out of town. Amazing place to fish and spend the day. There are many options for different types water front access. If you want the beach side, it the intercoastal side. If you're a water lover, kayak, fishing, flats fishing, surf fishing, hiking, wildlife enthusiast, photography, or just a picnic, this place is for you. The wildlife never fails to show itself. I've seen a Florida panther, and bobcat in there. Not to mention many other species of all types, to many to mention. Absolutely amazing to explore for the day.

Turtle Mound is worth a visit! It is a short out-and-back walk on a wood boardwalk that ascends the mound. At the top, you can experience a 360 degree view, which allows you to see both shores of the island. Plenty of butterflies and other critters to be seen, as well as some amazing twisted Oak trees and other vegetation. It is amazing to think that the mound was created from discarded shells by the local natives. How many years it must have taken!

We visit the Turtle Mound every time we come to New Smyrna Beach. As senior citizens we are fortunate to have a National Park Pass to enter Canaveral National Seashore for free. Otherwise it is $20/ person. We like the gentle climb over the boardwalks to the top of the mound. The views from the top are beautiful!