Sampsons Island is like a private butterfly preserve this time of year; we went in late August. Painted ladies, zebra longings, Emperors - they were flitting about everywhere. The only way to get to the island is by boat, and we kayaked there on a Sunday morning, and it was deserted save for the aforementioned wildlife. The pavilions are in good shape but we never did find the bathrooms (although there are signs). Bring plenty of water and use a stick when you walk - spider webs are strewn liberally across the trails. Mostly well kept, though we did see what appeared to be a large amount of camping trash in one off-the-beaten path area.

Best nature park in Brevard. Kayak over, see nature, it is serene. Clean and lots of trails.

Looking better. Takes a lot work for up keep. Enjoy a quick stop over and see a look at nature.

Nice place to talk a walk or have a picnic, bring the off or the mosquitos will eat you alive...

An amazing hidden jewel right here in Satellite. Sundays the city takes folks out to the island for a few hours. Bring bug spray! The island has a wheelchair accessible restroom and pavilion.

Great place to take the family for the day or go camping. Tent sites, bbq grills, 3 docks, nice trails.

Great place to go and explore.

Nice boat trip over to the island. Beautiful homes line the shores. Once there you better bring bug juice....the natives are hangry. Bring drinks for the hike. We walked all over the island. Good view from the mountain. For a free trip provided by Sat Beach this is a winner. Only goes out on Sunday afternoon weather permitting. Get out and go. However, if you have kids this is NOT a playground. Unless they want to walk for a couple hours outside. Did I mention bug spray? Take that and the wife.

Great place for a boater to take the dingy to shore for a picnic. Bring the off... 40 minutes to walk around the hole island no trail markers so just explore. Satellite beach sells camping permits so you can spend the night also if you have a tent... Access by boat.kayak.paddel board

Great experience enjoyed myself and got a freePb&j, chips, apples dolphins and a snake that I stayed away from, my friend is going to grow oysters at her canal house

Nice, relaxing, lots of shade, and great to back in nature. Could use more signs with trail maps. Luckily we had a local with us who knew there way around otherwise I dont know if we would have found our way to the boat in time.

Needs immediate restoration by the city or state government, but very nice place.

Great little nature park. Reachable only by boat. If youre going with the free city boat ride to it from the fire station on sundays, get there before 1pm and remember they only have 11 seats and wont take more. Cell service all through the park.

This is an island that can only be acceptable by boat or a water craft. There is an out house. And lots of trails to explore. I think it would be a great place for a family outing.

Beautiful park. Bring lots of water and bug spray. This is NOT a stroll.

Peaceful

Wonderful nature preserve and island for strolling the trails. Lots of great nature to see

The bathrooms were a mess. Alot of branches down all over. Need the boyscouts out there

Awesome place to come with the family by boat. Lots of trails and camping areas.

Accessible only by boat. Has some scenic developed trails. Bring bug spray.

Awesome place!

Great little island.

Gorgeous

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