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$28 / 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
Waterfront campground on Indian Pass in Gulf County Florida.
$45 - $69 / night
$69 / night
For Active and Retired Military only.
Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere at our Panama City Beach RV resort. At Emerald Coast RV Resort you’ll have a great selection of big-rig-friendly sites available, plus gorgeous park models to rent or buy. Take a dip in one of our two heated pools; unwind in the hot tub; stay in shape at our fitness center; or challenge a friend to a game of bocce ball or volleyball. Emerald Coast RV Resort also boasts a prime location for fun. Take the family to Coconut Creek Family Fun Park or Shipwreck Island Waterpark. Swim with the dolphins at the Gulf World Marine Park or take a walk on the wild side at the ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Conservatory.
$48 - $100 / night
The Sand Pond Campground can be found at the Pine Log State Forest Recreation Area. All sites are fully equipped with electric and water hook-ups. Restrooms with showers and a sanitary dumping station are located on-site. The Sand Pond Group Camp is available for youth groups. There are two small picnic pavilion areas, fire rings and access to water. The area is near the restroom and shower facilities but separate from other camping. Primitive campsites are available and are dispersed along Pine Log Creek. Primitive campers are not entitled to use of restrooms or shower facilities. A gate combination is required to access the primitive campsites. To make reservations and receive the combination to the locked gate for the primitive campsites, visit Reserve America.
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
$9 - $16 / night
$55 - $65 / night
Traveler
Nice spot in Mexico Beach literally across the road from the beach. We were a little concerned as our lot backed up to the road and there was no security we could see. Gates open 24-7, but had no issues. Gravel lots close to your neighbors and a little pricey but you are paying for location.
Scout
The campground doesn't have as much shade or as many trees as it had before the hurricane in 2018, but it is back open for business and is a great place for military and veterans to park their campers short or long term. There are also some small, elevated cabins back in business and a rec center/lounge area that can be reserved for groups, which includes a large kitchen (call ahead, may be closed due to COVID). It's close to Tyndall AFB and the Tyndall marina (requires a drive, not directly connected) where you can rent kayaks, canoes, pontoon boats, jet skis, bikes, and more (again, call ahead to verify availability and whether reservations are required). It's about a 15 minute drive from Walmart, Win Dixie, and a slew of restaurants both fast-food and regular. A 20 minute drive will put you in Mexico Beach, a town devastated by the hurricane but well on it's way to recovery--a real gem. A bit further away is Port St. Joe, a quaint Gulf-side town with restaurants, shops, parks, and more.
Scout
Enjoy the beach, snorkel in the bay, rent a kayak at the marina, go hiking, go fishing. One of the BEST Florida parks!
Legend
Brand new campground. Nice gravel sites. Some are waterfront. A little less “outdoor feeling” than other Florida state parks but very comfortable. The park itself is great with an amazing beach.
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.
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!
TravelerI love this camp ground you can camp right on the waterway. It has a lagoon right over the dune from the beach. Areas great for fishing, snorkeling and swimming.most beautiful water ive ever been in and ive been to Hawaii so that says A lot. Right in Panama city beach Florida, our great secret. Has a big bath house and bathrooms paved roads very well kept and not as expensive as most camp grounds.
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. ______________________________________________________________________________
ScoutNot much privacy
RangerThis is a very small campground where you park very close together. The park is very clean. No shade. Full hookups. Bath and showers and laundry.
TravelerThis park has not reopened since the area was devastated by Hurricane Michael in Oct 2018. However, it is being rebuilt and will hopefully be ready for RVs in the next few months. The park is across the road from a nice beach. Campers could use the facilities in the hotel on the beach-side, but that is also being rebuilt.
ScoutOffice staff were very helpful and WiFi worked great. Also short drive to the beach. Bath house needs lots of work but is functional. Campground has small mobile home lot at back of property.
ScoutThis campground is amazing. You can walk across the street to the beach. The sunsets are beautiful! The bath house and laundry room is always spotless.
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ScoutThe Park is open, good access to the beach but not much for park looks.
ScoutAbsolutely wonderful campground I grew up going to. But Hurricane Michael ravaged it and it is not open for camping, day use only. The ranger took our money and we went through, but could only get about a half mile into the park before it is closed off. Just something to be aware of.
GuideStill recovering from the many storms that have directly impacted them over the last few years. Clean and nicely maintained facilities. Staff was very friendly. Beach is amazing.
GuideI have been visiting this park sense I was about three months old. I am now twenty seven years old. Most people would think of being tired or bored of a place you've visited so much, but so0o0 not the case with this place! The way this place is preserved and protected, the natural wildlife of the land, bay and gulf....is absolutely amazing. I now have a son and he is now a frequent visitor of the park also!
GuideThis place is just nature at it's best! Great fishing! Gorgeous dunes! Shells, shells, shells!!! If you have a boat....take it!!! You can walk from the waves across to the calmer water....short distance. Deer frolic in the ponds at sunset. It is by far one of the best beach camping experiences I've ever had! Good facilities. GREAT cabins! Primitive camping too!
GuideMedium size campground with clean facilities and showers. The campground is located in an area with a lot of mosquitoes and raccoons that steal stuff as soon as you walk away, so bring tons of bug spray and put your food away even if you just walk to th ed bathroom. This place has miles of gorgeous large white sand beaches, clear water, excellent sunsets, decent fishing, bird watching, kyaking and sea turtle conservation. I'd visit this place year round if I could. The town is about 20 minutes away and you can get supplies and good food there as well.
RangerLovely 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.
ScoutSt Joseph Peninsula State Park on Cape San Blas is a great spot. We tent camped for 4 days and loved it! Bathhouse is air conditioned, sites are large and most have ample shade. Easy walk to the beach and the bay is also close for paddling and fishing! Wonderful very secluded beach and shells galore!
ScoutI spent 5 days of peace and quiet here. Nice layout with plenty of photo ops from the beach or on the bay. Great fishing opportunities.
ScoutThis is one outstanding campground even primitive camping. You've got the gulf in front with dolphins, large variety of migratory birds that pass through, and the warm, clear waters. The campsite is kept clean and as a bonus if you want to fish or kayak; there is the bay behind you loaded with all bay water species. All around great place to camp. A must visit!!
RangerIt's worth getting a permit to hike into the peninsula but don't let the sand fool you. It will wear out your legs hiking in and it is essential to hike in all water. One you find a good spot you feel like you are the only person on the planet. The campground is probably more family friendly if your kids are not backpacker ready but this is a must do experience.
Travelerif you want serenity and lots of beach to yourself this is it. it is located out on peninsula and there is no thru traffic. day use area but so much beach you have lots of solitude.
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