Choose a wooded campsite within walking distance of white sandy beaches or camp along the banks of a quietly moving river. Bring your boat or canoe, or fishing tackle and a rod, for a relaxing time with family and friends.
Explore nature on the hiking trails, while at the same time leaving stress of the busy world behind. Attend a festival, a reenactment or simply
do nothing.
We are committed to providing a variety of accessible amenities for all visitors at Florida state parks, including campgrounds and cabins.

One responsible person,18orolder,must be present on each campsite or cabin.
• Camping fees vary from park to park and include a maximum of eight people per site, not including children under 6 years old.
• Check-intimeis3p.m.Check-outtimeis1p.m.You are welcome to stay in the park through the end of the day.
• Quiet time is from 11p.m.to 7a.m.
• Campsites are limited to two vehicles. Selected campsites may only allow one vehicle.

Henderson Beach State Park Campground

Without a doubt this is our favorite stop. White sand beaches and blue waves just a (not super short) walk from our spot! (We were in 45). Clean and nice bathrooms, friendly people and private spots (large hedges separate you from neighbors). We will be back!

The Best There Is

This campground definitely has a prime location and is made up of two separate areas, one that is day use and one that is for overnight camping. It is designed to be mostly for RV use but you could still set up a tent on the large sites. The major downside is the cost coming in at $30 a night which isn’t terrible for RV sites but is pretty steep for tent camping. Each site has a large area to park and pull an RV in then there are gravel areas where you can set up a tent or use as your cooking area. Each site is nice and secluded with a good amount of greenery making them feel private. The facilities also have very nice bathrooms with laundry facilities as well. There are trails that take you directly from the campground to the beach without ever having to go through the nearby neighborhoods. This is about as close to the beach you will get without staying at a hotel and the beaches here are really nice as well. 

If you just want to use the facilities for the day there is a day use area that is separate from the camping and we even saw someone having a wedding there. The day use area has large pavilions with separate bathrooms and is free to use for people staying at the campground.

Overall, I would say pay attention to the time of year and the weather cause it can be hot here in the summer but if you are RV camping and looking for a really nice spot on the beach this is a great option.

Great for RVs but Expensive

**Campground Review:**

Overall, this campground ranks as another great Florida state park campground. Sites at [Henderson Beach State Park](https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Henderson-Beach) are large with plenty of space between them and vegetation to provide privacy. Within a five-minute walk from our site (#44) we were on the white sandy beach gazing at the amazing emerald green water. And while you feel a bit isolated among the dunes and coastal scrub habitats, the park is located in the heart of Destin so there is shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and anything else you want within a two-minute drive. Walmart is literally right across the street. There is a peaceful quiet feeling when you are in the park but there is a bit of chaos outside the gate because Destin is a popular beach destination (and especially crazy during spring break). We camped here in early January when the crowds were minimal.

Campsites cost $30/night (unless you are a Florida senior resident in which case you get a 50% discount). The park has 60 sites that can accommodate RV’s up to 60’. There are 20 very long pull-thru sites but most of those sites are back-in. Pads and patios are packed gravel and offer 30 or 50 amp electricity and water but no sewer. There is free wifi and it worked pretty well at our site. There are four campground loops with bathroom/shower buildings and laundry facilities being located conveniently between loops. The bathrooms were clean but chilly (even though they claim to be heated). There is no sewer at any sites but two dump stations are conveniently located in the park and easy to access. Roads are paved and wide enough for even large RVs to easily maneuver. Sites are level. Patios are an extension of the gravel pad and come with a picnic table, fire pit, and clothes line. The patios are quite large and we enjoyed the privacy of our site immensely. Our Verizon 4G phone and hotspot worked great and we had a clear view to the sky for our satellite television. Our television antenna picked up a few channels but only one major channel (CBS).

What we really liked about this campground was the proximity to the beautiful beach yet with all of the amenities Destin and the surrounding area have to offer. We took advantage of shopping, restaurants and movie theaters that were all within just a few miles. But the best thing about this park was the privacy that our site offered. We backed up to a wooded area and felt isolated from the view of others.

The not so good things about this park were the lack of sewer and the road noise. The park sits right off HWY 98 which makes for convenient access but some sites closer to the road may be bothered by the noise from this busy road. Since we were here in the winter and experiencing record low temperatures, we kept all of the windows closed and did not sit outside much so the road noise was not an issue. I also imagine the beach at this park could be very crowded at times since there is plenty of access for the public. This campground is definitely geared towards RVs but you certainly could pitch a tent on any of the sites.

Tips: If you have a dog, there is a public dog park about 1 ½ miles away. The campground is large enough to get a good dog walk in and there is a ¾ mile trail they are allowed on. But, dogs are not permitted on the beach.

**Product Review:**

As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get to test outdoor gear and on this trip to Henderson Beach State Park, I tried out a pair of [TredAgain Wilshire Shoes](https://tredagain.com/collections/womens/products/womens-wilshire-black). The name [TredAgain](https://tredagain.com/) comes from the fact that the soles of the shoes are from recycled tires.

I love the look of these shoes which look great with a pair of jeans. They have a **_casual look_** and are nice quality shoes with **_rugged rubber soles_** combined with **_premium suede uppers_**. Inside the shoe is the insole that TredAgain describes as a “removable anatomical footbed.” The insole doesn’t have the arch I prefer for my high arches but you can remove it and put in orthotic inserts. I was skeptical that recycled tires would be soft and flexible but they were and between the insole and the rubber soles the shoes are **_very cushiony_**. The tread is fine for walking around town and on easy trails but I would not recommend them on difficult trails or rugged terrain.

I ordered my normal size and found that they **_fit fine_** in the length and width. The color I chose was beige and I really like the way they look with the darker brown piping and lighter shade of laces that are an attractive contrast to the uppers. TredAgain offers ten styles for women and seven for men with all the shoes having the recycled tire treads. The lowest priced shoes are sandals at $45 and increase to over $100 for some of their boots and they offer free shipping on all orders.

TredAgain is an Austin-based company that takes pride in the fact that old tires are now being converted to a necessity like shoes and not just thrown into a landfill. As an environmentally conscious person, I do appreciate and try to support companies that are **_conservation-driven_**.

My only complaints are that I **_would like more arch support_** and the **_shoelaces kept coming untied_**. **_Overall_**, the **_fit is really good_**, I **_like the look_** of the shoe, and they have a **_great conservation philosophy_**.

For a video review of this product click [here](https://youtu.be/EDphZR1HXSQ?list=UUsYvVRggjbtKPDMhc0pD-CA).

Ranger Review:  TredAgain Wilshire Shoe at Henderson Beach State Park, Florida 

This is one of our favorite places. The sites are huge and shaded. The campgrounds are clean. You can walk to one of the best beaches in the United States.

Beautiful state park

Love Love Love Henderson Beach SP! so much beauty here with the beach! Campsites are nice and private! 

Beautiful SP

Great location 
Walk to the beach and few restaurants 
Beautifully kept and clean 
Boardwalk to the beach and the beaches are so clean and baby powder soft.
Will definitely be back 

Awesome stop! Beautiful beaches

My family and I stayed here for one night in July 2020 as our midway point from GA to Texas. We stayed in site 44 and it was private and near the bathrooms. All the sites had gravel, a picnic table, and and a fire pit as well as a clothesline. There’s a path to the beach from the bathhouse. The bathhouse was very clean and there were men and women restrooms as well as private bathroom/showers. 

We fit 2 tents at our site. It was so humid and muggy I cowboy camped on the gravel with my picnic blanket and sleeping pad. Everyone else slept in the tents without the rain fly’s for some ventilation. It was a nice, clean, and quiet park and we felt very secluded in our site. There was WiFi and cell service (2 bars for Verizon). 


Each site has electric and water. There’s a dump station near the entrance/exit of the park. Overall, lovely experience and I would definitely stay here again. 


Quiet and secluded for the beach

Henderson Beach was my absolute favorite campsite on vacation in Florida this year (2020)

Friendly staff and a very well maintained Park made the trip enjoyable. 

I booked on July 11th 2020 to stay on July 19th 2020. Part of my experience this trip was bouncing around to a few parks to fill our week because of the short notice and lack of availability due to the increase in travelers. I lucked out and found one night available for $40.15 - It's no wonder these parks book out 11 month in advance. 

Pad 13 is a roomy site surrounded by lush foliage and trees. Included on my site was a nice picnic table, fire pit and clothes line. Loop is was fairly close to the entrance and just a short bicycle ride to the beach. The roads and the sites are very nice and well maintained. The staff rakes each site before the next visitor. The bath house was equally clean and as luck would have it just a short walk from our site. I discovered on the day of departure that there was a nice bridge located at the bathhouse that takes you directly to the beach. The previous day I had ridden the bike around the loop which took a few minutes.

Site hookups - Water &amp; Electric  

Dumpsite is on the main road in and was quick and easy to drop a load and leave! 

WIFI - NO

ATT signal was decent at times. Not enough to stream.

For the price of 10 lattes you can't beat Henderson Park!

The Best ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

You are in the middle of Destin but this place is gorgeous and quiet.  The sites are luscious and private. Walking path to a beautiful beach. Very clean. Would highly recommend. 

Henderson Beach-Destin

Awesome camping right on the gulf , amazing beach access 

Great gulf camping 

Right in the heart of Destin but the best beach on the coast if you’re not looking for crowds but if you are looking for space to spread out. The campground basically has a huge portion of the beach just for it. Everything supper clean and nice. Sites are spread out and private. Book well in advance it’s very popular!

Secluded 

Beautiful state park! This 60 site campground has two loops that are each divided in two. This reduces traffic driving by your campsite and increases the peacefulness! Each campsite is only a short 10 minute stroll to the amazing beach. Each site has a fire pit, water, 30/50 amp electric and a gravel surface. They are very secluded from the others thanks to the vegetation. 10 out of 10, we'll be returning!

Tranquility in the hub of the panhandle.

We camped at Henderson Beach State Park the last week of 2020.  It was absolutely beautiful with well kept grounds and clean facilities.  The beach was amazing and our site was so private.  We were on D loop, and I would recommend loop A or B as first choice.   However, all sites are very private and level.   Only 2 bars on cell service and wi-fi is only available at visitor center and bathhouse.  Would definitely stay here again.

Oasis in the middle of frenetic Destin

We tent camped at Henderson Beach in May 2020. The sites were large gravel with firepit, picnic table and full hookups.

They do have a senior discount, so don't forget to ask. No need to mention the beautiful beach, the grounds are well maintained as are the showers. Over all this may be my favorite place in Florida. Shopping and restaurants are literally across the highway, so many things to do. A must for everyone!

Paradise

Have waited six months into our RV life to start reviews for fair comparisons. Stayed 13 nights in 35 foot RV+tow car in 3 different sites at$35/night. We did not intend to stay this long but when the winter weather forecast for TX came in we were more than happy to hit the brakes here for longer. Lovely natural setting but with all of the craziness/amenities of Destin right out of the gate. It was nice to have such close access to groceries, coffee, Target, etc but then leave it all behind when driving through the park entrance gate. Easy walk on the boardwalk across the dunes to the gorgeous sugar sand beach which was a daily activity. Really enjoyed the nature walk as well. Bathrooms were so clean. Did day trips to two of the other nearby state parks which were an easy drive.

Proper beach holiday

We stayed at Henderson Beach State Park in a small travel trailer. Upon our arrival we were greeted by the attendant at the office window. We were asked to pull forward and park in the provided guest parking and to come inside the office. Once parked, we went inside the office to receive the booking and park information which included a map of the park with specific directions to our site. The staff was well prepared for our arrival and friendly to our needs. 

  

Our site was fantastic, site 22 is a pull through site that is extremely long and private. Any sized rig could be accommodated there with room for towed or towing vehicles. The gravel was freshly raked and all leaves recently removed. The sites included 50/30/20 electricity, water, table, fire ring and line for hanging towels. We required a couple of blocks to achieve level but still very good for an all gravel site. 

  

There are two bath houses with laundry facilities, they were very clean and well maintained throughout our stay. The park hosts and maintenance personnel were visible and approachable with information and assistance if needed. The campground is very close to the wonderful beach of Destin, FL with its own access for walking to enjoy the water and sunsets. Unfortunately, the boardwalk was under construction during our stay. Driving from the campground to the beach via the park's roads was only five minutes, access was easy and certainly worth the effort. 

  

There is one dump station with two lanes provided, this area was in great condition with non-potable available for tank flushing.  We didn't see and long lines waiting during our stay.

  

The available over the air TV was excellent, plenty of stations for local information, news and weather, The Verizon service was also excellent for cell and data coverage. 

  

There is an abundance of shopping and dining opportunities literally just outside the park's gate. This is very convenient but is also a distraction in my opinion. For the park to be so private and beautiful, the noise generated by the traffic on state highway 98 is obvious. Don't let this deter you from coming, this is a small inconvenience for the beach which is the showcase for this park. 

  

Reservations here are extremely hard to get, especially on short notice. I highly recommend staying here if an opportunity presents itself.

Great Beach Camping Near Destin, Florida!

We arrived at a very clean, gravel campsite with a picnic table, fire ring, water &amp; electric access, as well as a clothes line. Because we were tent camping, the gravel made it difficult to pitch our tent on site. Luckily, we had enough space and privacy on our site to unload the car and sleep in the trunk of it. The bathrooms were kept very clean, and the showers were fantastic! The beach itself is kept extremely clean and is beautiful. The volunteers do a wonderful job around the campground. Here you will find a family friendly stay! I would for sure visit Henderson Beach again for the clean facilities, beautiful beach, and local attractions. 

Family Friendly

Stop #3 winter escape from 2/2/22 - 2/9/22.  The campground is extremely clean and well kept. Volunteers and staff very friendly. All the sites had vegetation in between with lots of privacy. There was at least one site available the entire time we were here. We made reservations 11 months in advance. The boardwalk was closed while we were here but only saw work being done on one of those 7 days!
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

Absolutely beautiful 

You are coming here for the beach. Park is very busy as well as the surrounding areas. Campground has a private beach separate from the day use area. There is only one entrance to the park and it's a pain to enter park because of the amount of day users. Sites are spacious and have vegetation between sites. Park is very nice, sites raked daily, restrooms excellent with laundry. Campground is quiet except for the tourist helicopter flying over every 15 minutes. There is no shade at the sites and summer time it is HOT. Plenty to do in area. 

Prime beach

Hard to complain about the state park. The sites are large and there’s a great deal of privacy between each site. Not very good for tents, but RVs will like it. Also, the beach is great and the comfort stations are clean.

Great State Park

Tucked just off hwy 98 is a little gem of a state park known as Henderson beach. Yes road noise is real, yes it exist and you will hear it…but that didn’t interfere with our enjoyment of this park even in a tent! Well kept grounds, shower and laundry facility and easy access to the beach! My daughter was able to ride her bike all over the park on their well paved roads. We were greeted by cheerful workers who took great care of us and got us on our way to setting up our site! One would never think just a few feet off the chaotic hwy 98 of Destin there would be such a great park! Fudpuckers is directly across the street as well as a public just down the road, Walmart you can see the sign from the beach access area so it’s across the street. Give it a try, you’ll be glad you did

Henderson beach is just ho hum 

We didn’t camp here but drove in to use the beach while we were there. They charged $5 for the entire car for the day, very affordable to rent chairs and umbrella on site when you arrive, they pick up at 5:30pm. Beach wasn’t too busy and the water was perfect!