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Waterfront campground on Indian Pass in Gulf County Florida.
$45 - $69 / night
Effective Oct. 25, 2023: Shady Pines campground has opened at T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. Reservations can be made by visiting the Florida State Parks reservations website or calling 800-326-3521.
$24 - $100 / night
$9 - $16 / night
$69 / night
We're shedding the old name, Rustic Sands, and transforming into a new RV Resort!
Category 5 Hurricane Michael passed directly over Mexico Beach in 2018, nearly destroying the resort and everything else in its path. It's been a hard few years for the resort, but with new ownership and a great team that cares about your comfort, we're working hard to turn this into a 5-star destination you'll be sure to enjoy. If you've been here before, we invite you to visit us again! You'll be excited to see the changes and renovations taking place.
Mexico Beach RV Resort is under new ownership and renovations. For more details about renovations and what amenities are impacted, please call our office prior to your stay at 850-648-5229.
ABOUT THE RESORT
Come and let your cares melt away in the beautiful Florida sunshine at Mexico Beach RV Resort, a fun-filled RV Park for the whole family! Enjoy fantastic weather year-round, immaculate RV sites with easy access to full hook-ups, and fun-loving amenities all just moments from the sugar-white beaches of the gulf coast.
Don't have an RV? Rent a Cabin!
Mexico Beach RV Resort offers cabin rentals to our guests. All cabins have a Queen size bed, equipped kitchen, private bathroom, and a living and dining space for you to relax, unwind, and enjoy the beauty of the Gulf Coast.
Our cabins are a charming home away from home for guests who don't have an RV or need a little more space for their group to enjoy.
Cabin Rental Rates are available upon request. Please let us know in the "Message" portion of the reservation request form if you're interested in renting a cabin.
$60 / night
For Active and Retired Military only.
Our campground offers several ways to kill time or spend with the family. Some of our amenities may only appeal to those that are passing by but most of our happy campers stay for a couple of weeks or a couple of months.
Fenced In-Ground Swimming Pool with Patio
Complete Bath and Shower House
Washer & Dryer
Free WiFi
Cable TV Access
Recreational Room
Fire-pits on the Water
Fishing Dock & Sunset Pier
Porch Swing
Jungle Gym for the kids
Swings
Horseshoes
Volleyball
Shuffleboard
Surrounded by Plenty of nature.
Ranger
Lovely area, bring snorkels, kayaks, and bikes. Lots of wildlife. Really neat shorelines with sand and very tall trees, driftwood, dunes. Make sure to explore both sides of the peninsula. About 1.5 hours from Apalachicola National Forest, lots more to do in the area. Watch the sunset! Camp sites have nice privacy, some areas are wooded for shade. Some of my group stayed in the cabins and they were also nice (though sparcely stocked, call to know exactly what to expect). Very clean, great services as described.
ScoutEnjoy the beach, snorkel in the bay, rent a kayak at the marina, go hiking, go fishing. One of the BEST Florida parks!
Scout
We’ve been coming to Indian Pass and the area for twenty years and although there has been some areas of overdevelopment, this campground still has the old Florida feel. Friendly staff, beautiful sites right on the water, stunning sunsets and wilderness all around you!
GuideFlorida State Parks did a great job redoing this campground after Hurricane Michael in 2018. Brand new facilities, excellent camping pads, and good beach access. You can still see some of the hurricane damage which is a testament to the severity of Michael in the area.
GuideThis place is great! A beach within a short walk, palm trees,clean bathrooms, wildlife, sunsets………… And the Florida State Parks system is contactable and friendly!!! There are hike in spots for those with tents who want to. There are very nice screened in cabins available.
RangerThere is currently no camping allowed at the campground due to the significant damage caused by hurricane Michael in October 2018. The park is open for day use of the beach, swimming and paddle boating. I urge everyone to please stop by to show continued interest in this beautiful area. In time this will once again be as spectacular as ever and hopefully a decision will be made on reopening the campgrounds. This was one of those places that once visited you will never forget. I’m providing a few pictures from my last visit in 2018 before the hurricane to show what it was and what it will return to over time.
Here’s the information currently on the Florida State Parks information page and on the Reserve America web site
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T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park T.H. Stone St. Joseph Memorial Peninsula State Park is recovering. The natural communities on the peninsula, such as coastal scrub, have evolved over millions of years and countless storms. Tall dunes provided extra protection. The resilient coastal ecosystems in the park are some of the best suited to rebounding after hurricanes. The south end of the park reopened in January 2019. Staff and volunteers made an incredible effort to clean up debris and make the park safe for visitors. The northern area of the park is currently closed to visitors. Natural sand infill has narrowed the channel created by Hurricane Michael’s storm surge. Across the channel, in the northern half of the park, roads, utilities and several facilities were destroyed and are not accessible. It will be some time before camping or cabins are available. The south end of the park still offers many of the experiences that make St. Joseph a great destination. Swimming, snorkeling and beach-combing are still popular activities. The concession is offering rentals of kayaks and paddle-boards, and a boat ramp provides easy access to St. Joseph Bay. The Division of Recreation and Parks' Office of Park Planning continues to assess the park’s condition. The Office of Park Planning shares opportunities for public comment on their webpage. For the most current information on available amenities and conditions, visit St. Joseph Memorial Peninsula State Park or call 850-227-1327. Please remember, for your safety and to protect the park’s ecosystems, please obey all posted signage. ______________________________________________________________________________
Traveler
Coastline is a Preston’s campground. It’s peaceful with beautiful views of the water. Highly recommend!
GuideEasy to navigate, super clean and well maintained. The view is spectacular. Bathrooms are laid out super nice, clean and comfortable.
Traveler
We camped at Pidcock Road Campsite #49 during the 2020 Leonid meteor shower. Nice place for dogs (req'd on leash) as no other campsites nearby. Very quiet, no water or electricity. Don't trust google map for road directions, you have to approach from the east or north. Dirt roads could be an issue if wet and for larger RV-type set-ups. Marginal cell phone coverage (AT&T).
RangerApríl 6, 2021 Site:49 Pidock Rd. Remote, secluded, primitive camping Use GPS coordinants but still very Difficult to find w/o assistance from Park Service Office about two miles north of access road. Very pretty site is off a woods road on a river with wetland on two other sides
I have two dogs so worried about gators which are no doubt here.
Too bad that thoughtless,idiot campers left fair amount of used toilet paper and empty cans and bottles a few feet away from the picnic table. Not putting up with that. Booked three nights, stayed one.
ScoutIf you forget to reserve, there’s a sign reminding you to call. 2 sites on the cash creek boat launch, both clean and scenic. The boat ramp gets some use (4 kayaks total for the day) but otherwise it’s very quiet. Bathroom available because of the boat ramp. It says tent only but the sites are big enough to back in a 20 foot trailer.
LegendWe have a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow and stayed in site 64 for 4 days in mid April. This is a relatively small CG, with~15 wooded sites that are reasonably spaced. The CG is very clean, recently renovated, well maintained and relatively inexpensive. Most of the sites are water only, but there are a handful of them that also have 50A service. The roads and sites are sandy gravel. Our site had a little bit of slope side to side, but not too bad. There aren’t any hiking trails leading from the CG, but there are others in the area. There are no lights in the CG except the two on the bathhouse, which are unnecessarily as bright as the Sun
AT&T coverage was pretty dismal, with 1 bar of 5GE service and speeds only up to 0.9 MB/s. The CG has a lot of trees, but the pines only have top foliage, so access and coverage for DISH and Starlink was really good. Starlink was able to get speeds up to 20 MB/s with few if any dropouts. No CG WiFi.
ScoutGrand Seclusion, quiet land. creek separating some sites.
LegendThere are 3 separate High Bluff Primitive campsites, one at Dry Bridge, one at Rake Creek and one at Pidcock Road. Each spot is so far away from each other that you feel completely secluded, which is nice. We stayed at Pidcock Rd. Even though nobody was around we still kept the dogs on leash because the spot is surrounded by water on 3 sides, and we didn't want to risk any alligator attacks.
Site wasn't totally clean but definitely not the worst we've seen. There is a fire ring, picnic table, and grill. No toilet or garbage facilities so please pack out your waste.
Road in was bumpy with some huge pits but easily navigable even in our 26ft class c, just watch the road and take it slow. There was no cell service on the roads once we entered the dense forest but the spot itself was cleared of trees enough that we got service on ATT and Verizon.
We followed the step by step directions that were in the confirmation email and not google maps' directions and we had no problems.
Site was $9/night plus tax and fees which brought it to $16.79 for the one night.
GuideSomewhat isolated, but Saint Joe is not far away. Everything you need is pretty much on site. Great place for kayaking, surf fishing, and there’s a boat ramp right next-door. Beautiful scenery, and well almost always full, it’s not a large campground, and you have some privacy. 3 miles down. The road is a nice oyster bar. The camp office sells frozen bait. Verizon service is excellent. 
TravelerCrowded sites, but it’s right on the beach. Watch the tidal current when paddling/boating. Bugs may be gnarly. Amenable staff. Dog friendly for leashed pups.
GuideNice and quiet little campsite. Very clean. Very nice if you love to fish.
TravelerWe loved this campground! It’s a bit crowded but there’s plenty of opportunity to stretch your legs being that it’s steps away from the beach. They are also extremely dog friendly which is a huge plus for us because our pup loves to swim. No playground but there’s a park along the beach nearby in Port St Joe. There’s also a popular restaurant right around the corner that has live music and seafood. Great place to relax without a crowd! We will definitely be back!
ScoutSmall fishing camp atmosphere. Dog friendly. Kayak in the bay. Catching fish from the shore. Friendly staff. Store not stocked. No sewer hookups. Utility hookups may be on the wrong side so bring an extra long cable. And a waste wagon if you're staying for more than a few days, although the mgt will empty your tank for fee. Charter fishing within walking distance. Miles of beautiful beach with few people. Love, love. Love this place. St.. Vincent Island charter within walking distance. Bring your bike.
ScoutGreat campground with lots of spots right on the beach. Some spots have messed up power hookup points, so be sure to inquire on check in. Bathhouse is simple, clean and uncrowded.
LegendWe had a bit of weather to deal with on our first night but it only got better from there. Our tent site was right on the water and was great for putting our small boat out when we wanted. The bathhouse is clean and the water hot. The views are spectacular.
The only negative is there’s no septic, so you have to have your black/gray water pumped, but even that’s not worth a rating deduction.
ScoutA reservation means nothing. No matter how long you have booked in advance be prepared to have your trip canceled by management so the snowbirds can stay as long as they want. Of course management used the Corona excuse, but still allowed people to stay all winter.
ScoutBeautiful location on the water.
GuideThey call it the "Forgotten Coast", I sure hope it stays that way for a while. It was the most peaceful place on the beach we have ever stayed! Takes me back to the days of camping as a kid. Small campground but you do not feel crowded. Quirky sites scattered through the trees and steps from the beach. Great beaches that are dog friendly. Can't say enough about the staff, very accommodating. Watch our video https://youtu.be/kE1kNAD2Mys
TravelerVery nice and quiet place. Easy access and views of Gulf and sound. Not touristy. 4 bars 5G coverage of AT&T. They do offer 30 and 50 amp service. Reasonable priced wood delivered by local business.
GuideNot particularly tidy but friendly and right on the beach. Lots of beautiful birds and even dophins. We stayed only one night but would certainly come back.
GuideLots of regular campers that seem to know eachother, all very friendly and chatty. Lots of very squirrels, they beg for food (so cute). The beach is just a few steps away. Bathrooms, laundry, a general store about 3 miles away and a wonderful little town (St. Joe) about 10 miles away. Loved it here, will definitely come back.
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