Best Tent Camping near Inlet Beach, FL
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Best Tent Sites Near Inlet Beach, FL (4)
1. Point Washington
Inlet Beach, Florida12 Reviews•55 Photos•219 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
$10 / night
2. Raptor Ranch at Tyndall AFB
Panama City, Florida4 Reviews•6 Photos•49 SavesFor Active and Retired Military only.
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
3. El Governor Motel & RV Park
Port St. Joe, Florida6 Reviews•7 Photos•24 Saves- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
$69 / night
Recent Tent Reviews in Inlet Beach
417 Reviews of 4 Inlet Beach Campgrounds
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Michael D.
Scout
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground
Quiet, yet just close enough to civilization .
Checked in Friday 01/17 and extended my stay from 2 nights to 7 nights. I’m enjoying the solitude.
- Travis D.Scout
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground
Hammock Camping in Tent Camping
Great spot! Cool shorter hiking trails to take you to lakes or the gulf, or as we call it Lake Florida now. For hammock campers the tent camping spots are okay for hammock camping. I made due but I was in spot 21 and there are no trees accessible enough to hang a hammock up how you would want, BUT they had a couple 4x4s in the ground so I used one of those and a tree, everything went up properly. It was windy, rainy and around 30° and I was extremely comfortable.
Fire pits are great, it looks like all spots have a picnic table.
All in all great spot. I’ll be back soon!
James M.
LegendTopsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground
Great offering in a Preserve!
Keep in mind, this is a Preserve. Good trails, coastal dunes with lakes, fishing, paddling, beach, cabins, and tent camping including Glamping!
- James M.Legend
Point Washington
Primitive CH off the beaten path
CG is within the State Forest about 2 miles in, off US98, on Level 2 roads. Follow “Primitive camping area” signs to parking area, watching for route. Packin-pack out. Once at parking area, choose Eastern Lake Area 1 of 2.
- James M.Legend
Grayton Beach State Park Campground
Well maintained gem along emerald coast
Park and CG was not busy or dull considering our January visit. Unique lake dunes offered trails, beach access, and paddling/fishing. CG had good amenities: water, electric, hard pads, tables, showers/rr.
- RRichard R.
Guide
T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park Campground
Ahhhh!
This 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.
Colin R.GuideT.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park Campground
Reopened and very nice
Florida 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.
- RRichard F.Guide
Camper's Inn
Glad we Changed
Had reservations for 2 nights at this location. Decided to go to the Florida Cavern State Park instead. Glad we changed. They are right next to a strip joint. Guess they left that out of the brochure on purpose.
- RRichard F.Guide
St. Andrews State Park Campground
Beaching at XMas
Great State Park. Under a little construction can’t wait to see when completed. Beaches. Views. All hook ups. Quiet and at the end of Panama Beach away from the big tours areas.
Brianna B.
Traveler
Sand Pond Campground - Pine Log State Forest
So peaceful
We just stayed here for the weekend with our two kids and dog and it was so nice. We had a site right in front of the pond and it was not a long walk to the bathroom/shower area. Showers could have been a bit cleaner, but overall it was a nice stay. Wish they kayak rentals for the ponds. But it was still nice and quiet!
Jennifer H.Legend
Camp On The Gulf
It has it all - for a price
It’s perfection. Beautiful beach, TWO pools, water slide, shop, activity center, pristine bathrooms and an awesome vibe. You can’t help but have fun here. And it comes at a price. $200/night in the off season.
Mike H.Scout
Henderson Beach State Park Campground
Idaho Preist lake state park
The most beautiful lake and the park stay just that better!!
- MMimi N.Guide
Henderson Beach State Park Campground
Excellent Campground
The campground is within walking to the beach with a beautiful walkway full of trees. The bathrooms are clean. The camp site has a picnic table and a fire ring. Some sites have electricity and RV hookup.
- KKathy D.Traveler
Blue Spring Recreation Area
A gem to be kept a secret …shhh
Site #1. May. No one else there. Pretty hot during the day - 90s and around 70 at night. But the spring is about a 5 min walk and one can swim whenever. Already made reservations for next year. Beautiful and quiet only 3 sites. Sites good size. Picnic pavilion is excellent.
- CCharles M.Traveler
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground
Decent Campground
Overall the campground is great. The only downside is that you cannot drive to the beach. You have to walk or bike the 2-mile round trip or wait on a handful of tram rides. The main sites are a little close, so there isn't as much isolation. The pool was nice, but was crowded frequently.
- rrhonda S.Traveler
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground
On the brink of summer
This was our first visit to Topsail. We rented bicycles and enjoyed the paved paths and private beach over the dunes. Unfortunately the water was closed due to rip tides but we enjoyed lounging in the sun. I do wish the store on site had a larger selection and took Apple pay. All in all a wonderful experience.
- SSEAN E.Guide
Pine Lake RV Park
Cheap w/ Passport America
Pros: quiet, level site, full hookups that all functioned, friendly work campers.
Cons: Very dated facilities in need of updates. Rec room is a "wreck." There are signs of patchwork repair and stalled projects everywhere. Very few services or businesses within 20 miles.
ATT IS GREAT! I did not try the wifi. I did not check out the laundry or exercise room.
- MMike B.Guide
Camp On The Gulf
Nice Place but Pricey
We had great but tight camping just 10 steps from the beautiful sandy beach. Lots of great and clean amenities. Very nice people running the campground and very nice people around us. The beach is beautiful.
- jjimTraveler
Grayton Beach State Park Campground
Great campground
Yet another great Florida State campground! Florida does it right when it comes to campgrounds, and Grayton is no exception. The beach is beautiful, fairly secluded and easily accessible. If you know where to look, (just north of the campground), there is access to a wide range of bike (mountain bike or e-bike) trails. Grab a fish taco right outside the park. Park itself is quiet and peaceful.
- jjimTraveler
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground
Five-stars well-earned
My wife and I are frequent campers in NW Florida and Alabama. Topsail is certainly one of our favorites. Excellent access to the beach, hiking, biking (many miles), lakes, great campground. One of the best!
Eric R.GuideSand Pond Campground - Pine Log State Forest
Small campground
With only 20 sites, this Campground is small, but very peaceful with great views. Most sites are a tight Squeeze for larger campers.
- JJulie B.Guide
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground
One of our favorites in our home state!
We have stayed here several times. We love it! Little pool, dog park, beach close by, tons of biking, deer, turkeys, birds galore. Highly recommend the Donut Hole for breakfast, brunch or lunch! So good! Service was awesome!
- Sara W.Guide
Blue Spring Recreation Area
Wow blue springs
This is a beautiful spot. The pavilion is very nice. The outhouse was very clean. Nice quiet place to stay.
- bbretTraveler
St. Andrews State Park Campground
My review
Stayed on sit 58 right on water, full hook up, Bathrooms clean, Wi-Fi good but you have to sign in with the company providing it 7 dollars a day, great access to beaches, good fishing along beaches and jetties, plenty of places to walk and ride bikes
True B.Scout
Raccoon River Campground
An adventurous paradise away from the ocean paradise
I have read a lot of the reviews. I think some of these people had other issues that caused them to give a bad review. Yes, this is known as a cat haven but with people who have dogs should stay in the dog parks, If they don't accept a place that cannot turn a blind eye to cats. This is an RV park and a campground and I'm not sure why people would expect more luxury than the outdoors experience. This is a beautiful getaway away from the ocean but right next door, and people would love this place if they knew the history behind it and maybe honor it a little bit more. The impact from people that don't like this place gives it a bad reputation. Why listen to someone who don't want you to know about the experience? Just want you to know what they think about it. This is a great place and there are a lot of hardworking, honest people. This is not just a campground, people are residents here and have been here a long time, some would even call it home. There's nothing wrong with anything about this place. It is a wonderful place to be.
Peaches E.Traveler
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park Campground
Perfect Campground!
Loved our experience at Rocky Bayou! Camp hosts were very friendly and helpful to us newbies at the rv life. Our 2 night stay was not long enough! Huge campsites, smaller campground, beautiful hiking trails and views of the bay!
Stuart K.Legend
Hurlburt Field FamCamp
Simple Football Field Paved RV Loop in the Middle of Nowhere
If you are looking for a simple place to park your RV for the night and don’t mind an environment completely devoid of character and simply want to park on a flat piece of concrete and aren’t concerned with the Matrix-like ubiquitous pod-style diagonal RV parking slots that look and feel identical to each and everyone besides it, then Hurlburt Field FamCamp might just be for you. Unlike many other ‘erector-set’ RV pastures that have sprung up everywhere recently, here at least there is a designated area that offers up 5-6 different fresh wooded sites for those desiring to ‘pitch a tent.’
While there are a number of other nearby campgrounds (but to be fair, this is less a campground and more accurately, an RV parking lot), there exists a number of other alternatives that will place you much closer to nature and the Gulf of Mexico. But if that’s not of particular concern to you, and you don’t mind planting yourself overnight (or for a few days) on a slice of concrete pavement albeit on a first-come, first-served basis in the middle of absolutely nowhere, then you could certainly do worse than Hurlburt Field FamCamp. Here, there’s some 48 RV sites with full hook-ups (30 / 50 amp electric, water and sewage) along with 10 or so primitive campsites.
There’s both a bathhouse and laundry facilities site onsite and each site has its own picnic table along with intermittent WiFi access. Registration only occurs once on-site, which from a business standpoint makes absolutely no sense to me – I mean why would I drive completely out of the way to this particular spot if I didn’t know that there was a spot that could be provided? This pretty much guarantees that whatever spot you do find here at pet-friendly Hurlburt Field FamCamp is ’bottom of the barrel’ and a ‘last resort’ when you can’t find anything else better … or cheaper. And I have to admit, for a few bucks more, you can CERTAINLY find better than this nearby that puts you directly on the Gulf of Mexico.
So that likely helps us arrive to the most obvious consideration – if you are here for whatever reason – to be closely connected to those within the nearby Air Force Base, then great, you’ve not only found your location, but likely, you’ve found your peeps who are here for the same reason. But if you are simply vacationing and looking for an amazing spot to ‘call home’ for the night, then you should mosey on and look for another spot (and around here, there are SO MANY to choose from). But if you’re not, and simply looking for a spot that provides convenience, then you have it.
Insider’s tips? (1) Hurlburt, at best, is a quick and easy layover, but make no mistake about it, this is not a destination. The good news is, you don’t have to go much further in any direction to find many more suitable and attractive options; (2) There is zero privacy here wherein the circular RV parking lot is wide open, therefore you will have complete visibility to your neighbors, apart from the sliver of space that exists between each parked RV, so bear that in mind and bring hanging sheets or other means to create your own privacy if this is important to you; (3) Unless there is a good reason why you need to stay here, I would highly recommend actually making some amazing memories by checking out one of the campgrounds like The Hideaway Retreat nearer the beach, which offers not only fantastic views of and access to the Gulf, but additionally, much more space as well as an array of amenities; and (4) When you get to the bottom of your onboard fridge and / or just want to try out some good local fare, I highly recommend The Shack for some pretty amazing locally caught seafood. You’ll want to get here early though, especially on the weekends, as the place fills up fast and there’s always a long line out the door.
Happy Camping!
Guide to Inlet Beach
Tent camping near Inlet Beach, Florida offers a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure, making it an ideal getaway for nature enthusiasts.
Some prices for tent camping range from $20 to $40
- At Point Washington, you can enjoy well-maintained sites with amenities like drinking water and picnic tables, all at a reasonable price.
Tips for tent camping near Inlet Beach
- When staying at Raptor Ranch at Tyndall AFB, be prepared for a short drive to the beach and take advantage of the full hookups and recreational activities available nearby.
Local activities to enjoy while camping
- Explore the scenic trails and peaceful surroundings at Point Washington, where you can hike, bike, or simply relax by the lake.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular tent campsite near Inlet Beach, FL?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Inlet Beach, FL is Point Washington with a 4.3-star rating from 12 reviews.
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