Contact & Directions

Directions from South of Vero

1. Do NOT input "Blue Cypress" into GPS — it leads to Blue Cypress Lake, 20 miles off course.
2. Take Interstate 95 North to exit 147 for Vero Beach.
3. Turn left onto SR 60 West at the light.
4. Travel approximately 7 miles on SR 60 West. Locate the blue CR 512 sign between mile markers 16 and 15.
5. Turn right onto CR 512 and proceed 1.5 miles.
6. Look for the brown boat ramp sign, then turn left into Blue Cypress Conservation Area.
7. Park and locate the Gator Bait boat (red/white seats or blue/yellow vessel).

Directions from North of Vero

1. Do NOT enter "Blue Cypress" into GPS — it redirects 20 miles west to the wrong location.
2. Take I-95 South to the Sebastian exit 156 (County Road 512).
3. Keep right onto CR 512 Westbound toward Fellsmere.
4. Follow CR 512 West to the stop sign (private farm ahead — you cannot continue straight).
5. Turn left at the stop sign (still CR 512).
6. Continue 5 miles on CR 512. Locate the paved parking lot on the right.
7. Turn right into Blue Cypress Conservation Area.
8. Park and find the Gator Bait boat (red/white or blue/yellow seating).
9. Tip: You may use Google Maps with "Gator Bait Airboat Adventures" as the destination.

Directions from Vero Beach

1. Do NOT enter "Blue Cypress" into GPS — it will take you 20 miles off course.
2. Take SR 60 West (20th Street on the mainland), pass I-95 and the outlet malls.
3. Continue 7 miles. Locate the blue CR 512 sign between mile markers 15 and 16.
4. Turn right onto CR 512 and travel 1.5 miles.
5. Find the brown boat ramp sign, then turn left into the parking lot.
6. Locate the Gator Bait boat with red/white or blue/yellow seating.

From the Island/Beachside: Take SR 60 (Beachland Blvd), cross the bridge, and follow signs. Turn left onto Indian River Blvd after the bridge crossing. At the third stoplight, SR 60 West turns right — maintain westbound direction. Alternative: Use the 17th Street bridge at the first light (power plant), turn right on Indian River Blvd, then left onto SR 60 Westbound.

Directions from Sebastian

1. Do NOT enter "Blue Cypress" into GPS — it produces a 20-mile detour.
2. Take CR 512 West (next to Advanced Auto Parts on US 1).
3. Continue under I-95, straight through Fellsmere.
4. Proceed on CR 512 West to the 4-way stop (farm ahead — you cannot continue straight).
5. Turn left at the stop sign (CR 512) and continue 5 miles.
6. Locate the paved parking lot on the right.
7. Turn right into the parking area. The Gator Bait boat features red/white or blue/yellow seating.
8. Note: If you miss the turn, you'll end up on SR 60. Return 1.5 miles — the turn will be on your left.

Please allow approximately 30 minutes drive time from Sebastian.

Directions from Disney Vero Resort / John's Island / Windsor / Orchid Island

1. Do NOT enter "Blue Cypress" into GPS — it causes a 20-mile detour west.
2. Take CR 510 West (Wabasso Bridge near Disney).
3. Cross the bridge and continue straight on CR 510 West (do not turn onto US 1).
4. After several miles, CR 510 makes a hard right turn.
5. Proceed to the fourth stoplight — you'll see a Mobil station on the right.
6. Turn left onto CR 512 West.
7. Follow CR 512 West under I-95, through Fellsmere.
8. Continue to the 4-way stop sign (farm ahead — you cannot continue straight).
9. Turn left at the stop sign (CR 512).
10. Travel 5 miles from the stop sign. The paved parking lot appears on the right.
11. Turn right into Blue Cypress Conservation Area.
12. Find the Gator Bait Airboat (red/white or blue/yellow seating).
13. Note: If you miss the parking turn, you'll reach SR 60. Return 1.5 miles — the turn will be on your left.

Directions from I-95

1. Do NOT input "Blue Cypress" into GPS — use "Gator Bait Airboat Adventures" instead.
2. Take I-95 to exit 147 (SR 60 Vero Beach) or exit 156 (CR 512 Sebastian).
3. From exit 147: Turn west on SR 60, travel 7 miles, turn right on CR 512, go 1.5 miles to the boat ramp on the left.
4. From exit 156: Turn west on CR 512, go through Fellsmere, turn left at the 4-way stop (still CR 512), continue 5 miles to the parking lot on the right.
5. We are located just minutes from the outlet malls and Vero Beach at I-95 and SR 60.