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Destin, Florida camping spots range from beachside to military base options. Henderson Beach State Park Campground sits close to white sandy beaches and has clean bathrooms and shower facilities that work well for family camping trips. Camp Robbins on Eglin Air Force Base gives RV campers full hookups in a quiet area with good basic services. Book your campsite months ahead if you're coming during busy seasons, especially summer when spots fill quickly. The area has mild winter temperatures, making camping possible all year round. You can take day trips to Destin Harbor Boardwalk or Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park when you need a break from camp. Fishing is particularly good in this area if you enjoy that activity. Spring and fall typically have the best weather and fewer tourists compared to summer. Always check if any campgrounds have seasonal closures before finalizing your plans. The combination of beaches and things to do makes Destin a solid choice for a camping trip.

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Best Camping Sites Near Destin, Florida (113)

    1. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground

    66 Reviews
    Santa Rosa Beach, FL
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 267-8330

    $24 - $130 / night

    "Beautiful beach, trees between paved spots, bike path, cute coffee shop on site, bike rentals, & a great location!"

    "Site 81- level; gravel parking pad; 8x30 ft concrete patio; moveable picnic table; partial shade 

    Very nice beach 

    Hourly tram to the beach 

    Good bike paths 

    Very nice Campbell Lake"

    2. Henderson Beach State Park Campground

    36 Reviews
    Destin, FL
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (850) 837-7550

    $30 / night

    "Lovely natural setting but with all of the craziness/amenities of Destin right out of the gate."

    "Still not a far drive to get to the beaches which are spectacular. There’s road noise yes and Destin is a very expensive area of Florida. Not much for trails nearby but the beach makes up for it"

    3. Camp On The Gulf

    29 Reviews
    Miramar Beach, FL
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 837-6334

    "Great proximity to the beach. Depending on your site several are just steps from the beach (actually on the beach if you don’t need sewer)."

    "We are Connecticut residents, we took a winter trip to Destin Florida. Camp gulf was an amazing experience for the whole family."

    4. Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Niceville, FL
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 833-9144

    $16 / night

    "Sites are large with split rail fencing around each site. Restrooms are very clean. Family showers are also available, which is very helpful with little kids. Park has boating ramp to the bayou."

    "Conveniently close to grocery stores. If you want to stay in Florida at affordable prices and have access to the best beaches in the US. This is the place to stay."

    5. Grayton Beach State Park Campground

    35 Reviews
    Santa Rosa Beach, FL
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 267-8300

    $30 - $110 / night

    "Grayton Beach is conveniently located right off 30A. It's really a convenient location to retail and grocery shopping while still offering seclusion."

    "Each site had direct access to the clean and well kept showers and bathrooms. The campgrounds were beautifully maintained and of course the beach was jaw dropping."

    6. Geronimo RV Beach Resort

    10 Reviews
    Miramar Beach, FL
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 424-6801

    "Our first trip to destin we stayed at geronimo RV resort.    THey were very accommodating  including giving us options if we had a new RV delivered and had to swap coaches.   "

    "We stayed at this park for 10 days because our original plan to stay at nearby Topsail Hill Preserve State Park was derailed by the closure of all Florida State Parks due to Covid-19."

    7. Destin West RV Resort

    11 Reviews
    Shalimar, FL
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 200-4533

    "Fantastic sites, great amenities, and access to resort and beachfront included.

    Some of the sites are real close to the busy highway, and there's an AFB nearby"

    "Short walk to beach. Full 50 amp hookup. Overlooks bay. Easily accessible. Picnic table with umbrella. Lot covered by pavers.

    Cons: No Wifi for week of stay."

    8. Eglin AFB FamCamp - Camp Robbins

    6 Reviews
    Eglin Air Force Base, FL
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 883-1243

    "Camp Robbins is located on Eglin AFB just outside the Fort Walton Beach area."

    "It’s also a short walk to the water. Close to several towns including Ft Walton Beach. We are currently at the Family camp and will bounce between the two campgrounds on base"

    9. Destin Army Recreation Area

    4 Reviews
    Destin, FL
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 837-6423

    $20 - $24 / night

    "Very clean, right on Choctawhatchee Bay, less than 5 minutes drive from Destin Harbor."

    "At $35/night in Destin its well worth it. On sound side which means calmer water usually. Close to beach access and all the touristy things Destin has to offer. We will definitely be back!"

    10. Mid Bay Shores Maxwell

    4 Reviews
    Destin, FL
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 897-2411

    $10 - $50 / night

    " Mid-Bay Shores, Maxwell/Gunter’s military Florida resort was formerly called Lake Pippin, the new name, Mid-Bay Shores, was chosen to better reflect the beautiful white sandy shores of Choctawatchee Bay"

    "Most sites are very close to the water. There isn’t much of a beach as the strip of sand between the grass and the water is quite narrow. If you want to avoid the crowd this is the place."

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  • m
    Aug. 18, 2025

    Pelican Palms RV Park

    Great site

    this is an RV park and is quiet and accommodating, the WiFi works well, had laundry facilities and mailbox to have your mail sent to , cannot complain

  • Bobbie S.
    Aug. 5, 2025

    Avalon Landing RV Park

    Absolutely Amazing Stay

    I have stayed many places and this is by far my favorite! We stopped over for one night on our way home from Texas. As soon as my husband backed the camper in, I asked if we could stay two nights. So glad we did! Breathtaking views and we were able to fish behind our camper. You're so close to all the "action" without hearing or having to be part of it. They have a boat ramp, rent fishing poles & kayaks, swimming pool, club house, bathrooms, laundry room and a wonderful covered deck/outside area. The office staff were absolutely wonderful. Hope to stay here again ❤️

  • Randi P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 3, 2025

    Retroville 1960s-70 Drive In Movie/TV Themed RV Park

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 – Quiet, Clean, and Super Responsive Owners

    We stayed at Retroville in Freeport, FL from Thursday to Sunday in early August. It’s a very small, peaceful campground—just one gravel road with a cul-de-sac at the end, where there are a few waterfront sites. The grounds were very clean, and although the waterfront area is a marshy slope (more like a slew off the river), it added to the quiet, tucked-away atmosphere.

    Sites are all gravel and full hookup, and while there’s not a ton of space between them, the campground never felt crowded or noisy. We didn’t see a bathhouse or laundry area, and the small office/store was closed while we were there, but it looked like it sold things like ice cream and small essentials.

    The owners were extremely helpful and responsive, even though they were out of town during our stay. I booked last-minute after 9PM en route, and they still responded quickly and offered help—great customer service even from afar.

    There’s not much to do at the campground itself, but we planned for that. It’s in a great location for day trips—about 30–45 minutes to beaches like Seaside, Miramar, Destin, and PCB. We swam at Vortex Springs (30 minutes away), biked trails around Seaside, and had dinner with live music at North Beach Social just across the bridge south of the campground—highly recommend that spot for food, drinks, and beachy vibes.

    The campground has a fun retro theme with gas pumps and vintage signs, perfect for photos. Wi-Fi and cell service were spotty during our stay, but we expected that based on reviews. If you’re looking for a quiet, clean basecamp with super nice owners and don’t mind driving to the action, Retroville is a solid pick.

  • Paul M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 14, 2025

    Open Pond Campground

    Open Pond

    The campground is nicely maintained. The bath houses are not the cleanest, but not anywhere near the worst I have seen. But definitely not Buc-ee’s level. LOL But for $16 a day and an hour from Destin you can’t beat that. You can fish the pond (large) for catfish, brim, bass, and one other I don’t remember. Hiking trails are kept in great condition with the exception of a couple of spots. Blue Springs is a short hike and is crystal clear and cool to swim in. RVs can stay in C and D loops.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 26, 2025

    Emerald Beach RV Park

    Great Place

    My wife and I and my two furry friends(dogs) give Emerald RV Park a Five Star rating. We thought we had lost our little Yorkie in the park somewhere or she even left the park. We set out on a frantic search for her. I am riding my bike, and my wife is on foot yelling out her name. I go into the park office and tell them what has happened, and a member of the park staff puts out an immediate bulletin by text message to all current registered guests to look for her. I could not believe the immediate help we had from other RVers that came out to help search for the dog. Making a long story short, we found the dog in maybe 20 minutes in good health. We are so thankful for the help of the residents of the park and especially the staff at Emerald RV Park. We may add that the park is well kept and very dog friendly. It has all the facilities (in working order) needed for a long stay. The staff are friendly and especially helpful in unusual circumstances as we experienced. Thank you to the staff at Emeral RV Park.

    From Lake Nebagamon WI

  • a
    Jun. 15, 2025

    Retroville 1960s-70 Drive In Movie/TV Themed RV Park

    Nostalgic Stay

    We really enjoyed our few days at this park. Its newly open and full of details and has a great hollywood museum thst must not be missed. Its very close to the 30a beach area but is hidden. There were a couple of famous Nashville musicians there also camping! The owners take great care of the park and its small and they have mo plans to make it into a parking lot with too many campers.

  • Jen B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 13, 2025

    Raccoon River Campground

    Great location in PCB

    We had a great time camping for 5 nights… we liked how close we were to the beach and even walked from the campground (although you do cross a busy road). There was beach chair rentals and being I. Such close proximity to the pier it was nice for the beach days. The campground is dated and have 3 little ones under the age of 6 and the playground was to “big” for them. I really don’t want to sound like I’m complaining we love camping and this was a great spot being in PCB. Our site was VERY small and now we know better where we will stay when we come back!!!

  • Andrew H.
    Jun. 5, 2025

    Emerald Beach RV Park

    Fun for families

    Loved our short stay here. Friendly staff, clean campground, fun little dog beach, great fishing pier and small beach.

Guide to Destin

Camping near Destin, Florida, offers a fantastic mix of beautiful beaches, outdoor activities, and family-friendly fun. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of options to enjoy the great outdoors.

What to do

  • Explore the beaches: The area is known for its stunning beaches. Many campers enjoy the easy access to the water. One visitor mentioned, "The beach was beautiful! We didn’t camp here but drove in to use the beach while we were there" at Henderson Beach State Park Campground.
  • Fishing and kayaking: The local rivers and lakes are perfect for fishing and kayaking. A reviewer at Blackwater River State Park Campground said, "The river has soft sandy bends, perfect for swimming in."
  • Hiking and biking: There are many trails for hiking and biking. One camper noted at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground, "We rented bicycles and enjoyed the paved paths and private beach over the dunes."

What campers like

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at St. Andrews State Park Campground shared, "Bathrooms clean, Wi-Fi good but you have to sign in with the company providing it."
  • Friendly staff: Many reviews highlight the helpfulness of campground staff. One camper at Fort Pickens Campground said, "The staff are friendly and attentive."
  • Natural beauty: Campers love the scenic views and natural surroundings. A reviewer at Grayton Beach State Park Campground mentioned, "The beach is beautiful, fairly secluded and easily accessible."

What you should know

  • Reservations are recommended: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons. A visitor at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground advised, "Make reservations early, they book up quick!"
  • Limited beach access: Some campgrounds require a bit of a trek to reach the beach. One camper noted at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground, "You cannot drive to the beach. You have to walk or bike the 2-mile round trip."
  • Wildlife encounters: Be prepared for wildlife, especially raccoons. A camper at Blackwater River State Park Campground warned, "I had a problem with raccoons every single night as soon as it got dark."

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose family-friendly campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids. A reviewer at Camp On The Gulf said, "It’s perfection. Beautiful beach, TWO pools, water slide, shop, activity center."
  • Plan for activities: Bring bikes or rent them to explore the area. One family at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground enjoyed, "We rented bicycles and enjoyed the paved paths."
  • Pack for the beach: Don’t forget beach gear like chairs and umbrellas. A visitor at Henderson Beach State Park Campground mentioned, "They charged $5 for the entire car for the day, very affordable to rent chairs and umbrella on site."

Tips from RVers

  • Check site sizes: Some sites can be tight for larger rigs. A camper at Falling Waters State Park Campground noted, "Some are tight if you have a big rig, but there are pull-throughs for the big rigs."
  • Use the dump station wisely: Make sure to fill your gray tank before using the dump station. A visitor at Falling Waters State Park Campground mentioned, "The dump station does not have the hose hookups for flushing your tanks."
  • Bring your own amenities: Some campgrounds may not provide picnic tables or grills. A camper at Magnolia Beach Campground suggested, "If you plan on staying here, give good thought to bringing your own."

Camping near Destin, Florida, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. With beautiful campgrounds and plenty of activities, you're sure to have a memorable experience!

Frequently Asked Questions

What RV camping options are available in Destin, Florida?

Destin offers several quality RV camping options. Destin West RV Resort provides well-maintained sites in a convenient location. Geronimo RV Beach Resort offers a quieter alternative slightly removed from the busy tourist areas of Destin. For those seeking waterfront views, River's Edge RV Campground has nice facilities though sites can become waterlogged during heavy rains. Military personnel should consider Destin Army Recreation Area with approximately 30 RV sites right on Choctawhatchee Bay, just minutes from Destin Harbor. Budget-conscious travelers might consider Open Pond Campground about an hour from Destin at $16/day. Most RV parks in the area offer full hookups, but reservations are essential, especially during peak tourist seasons.

Are there any beachfront campgrounds in Destin?

Camp On The Gulf offers the closest experience to true beachfront camping in the Destin area, with some sites directly on the beach (no sewer hookup for these oceanfront sites) and others just steps away. The campground features gorgeous crystal blue water and sugar-white sand beaches. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground provides another excellent option near Destin with beautiful beaches, though sites are a short walk or bike ride from the shore. The park offers bike rentals to make beach access easier. While not directly on the Gulf, Mid Bay Shores Maxwell (military only) sits on the beautiful white sandy shores of Choctawhatchee Bay, providing waterfront camping with easier availability.

Where can I find tent camping in Destin, Florida?

While Destin proper has limited tent camping options, several excellent choices are available within a short drive. Henderson Beach State Park Campground offers tent sites with amenities including water, electricity, and clean facilities just minutes from Destin's beaches. For a more natural experience, Eastern Lake Campground 1 — Point Washington State Forest provides primitive tent camping with trails and natural surroundings about 20 minutes from Destin. Both require reservations, especially during peak season. For military personnel and their guests, the Destin Army Recreation Area has some tent camping options. If you're willing to drive a bit further, Black Water River State Forest offers primitive tent camping about an hour from Destin.

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