Jetty is located adjacent to the beach. The campground itself is within walking distance (as in over a boardwalk covered sand dune). Depending on where your site is you can also see the canal and fishing pier. You can not see the ocean, but it is about as close as you can get without actually parking on the beach. My kids (and my husband and I) liked it because we could fish off the pier/jetty, watch the cruise ships sail down the canal into the open ocean (including the Disney Ships), body surf, regular surf or just sit on the beach and enjoy the ambiance. We have seen (and felt the ground rumble) of the space shuttle launch There is an air force base (Patricks I think) accross the bay and we have watched regular launches as well. We thought the regular launches were more spectacular and they are more frequent than the shuttle ones. They are also close enough that you can see the launch pads with a pair of binoculars. When the shuttle goes up, the rocket boosters are towed from the open ocean back to the base through the canal next to the campground. Subs go out and military vessels also go out to the ocean through the canal as well. We have watched the dolphins play with departing cruise ships or just go through the canal. Sea turtles and manatee are also there on a regular basis. There are full and partiaal hook up sites. The map of the campground, I think is on line. My husband and I like to watch the ocean with binoculars. There are a lot of ships to watch.
One of the things available, but because we have the ikds with us, we haven't done is a casino cruise, free. A shuttle will drive you to the ship, from the campground. We plan to try this when the kids are not with us. there is a playground. Jetty park is open to the public. I think it is a municipal park, but the campground is secure and for campground guests only. There is a baait and tackle shop, snack bar, a small store, laundary area and bathhouse. There is also an enclosed pavilllion area with a place you can watch the ocean from inside. If you are ambitious, there is a bike path and you can walk along the shore to cocoa beach pier. It will take a while depending on your pace. My husband and kids rode their bicycles there. The beach is clean and the water is warm. Waves can be surfed, but are not huge. If you lie body surfing or boogie boarding (lots of adults do it there) you can do that too.
We liked it because it offered recreation in a different, less hectic paced way than at Disney. Relaxing and slower paced.
Despite all that is available, it is NOTa luxury capground and if you are looking for pristine and luxurious, this is not for you. If you want a more rustic camping experience, with lots of outdoor water activities, thjis fits the bill.
we were thinking about how great the vacation at Disney was but we were tired out 
and thought a couple/few days at the beach 
would round out our vacation wonderfully. 
Has anyone done this and where did you beach camp? 
