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Camp On The Gulf provides beachfront glamping accommodations just steps from the crystal blue waters of the Emerald Coast. Located in Destin, this glamping resort features safari tents and yurts alongside traditional camping options, with all glamping units positioned for easy beach access. Each accommodation includes comfortable beds, electricity, and climate control to ensure a comfortable stay regardless of season. The property maintains two swimming pools, one heated and enclosed in a climate-controlled tent during cooler months, plus a hot tub and water slide for family enjoyment. Glamping guests have access to private bathrooms with fully tiled showers enclosed in glass, providing resort-like comfort within a beach setting. Twin Lakes Camp Resort, located about 40 minutes north, offers additional glamping options including yurts with modern amenities. According to one visitor, "Camp Gulf was an amazing experience for the whole family. The grounds were very clean and well kept, the staff was extremely friendly and helpful."
These glamping campsites near Miramar Beach deliver a direct connection to the outdoors without sacrificing comfort, combining white sugar sand beach access with on-site amenities that work well for families. Guests staying at Camp On The Gulf enjoy direct beach access with the white sugar sand and turquoise waters just steps from their accommodations. The property features an activity center with daily programming, including seasonal events like Easter egg hunts, painting activities, wildlife shows, and face painting for children. Basketball courts, cornhole games, pool tables, and a playground provide additional on-site entertainment options. For dining, food trucks regularly visit the property, offering convenient meal options when beach days leave little energy for cooking. A visitor noted, "The campground is in a great location to shopping and the grocery. A clean private beach and 2 separate pools in the campground offer all the water fun kids can possibly have." Both glamping properties maintain proximity to area attractions, including shopping at nearby outlets and the charming coastal communities along Scenic Highway 30A.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Miramar Beach (20)
1. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground
"There is a tram that takes you to the beach and there are over 16 miles of hiking and biking trails. Restrooms are clean and climate controlled. All sites are full hookup with cable."
"The trolley will take you to the beach, runs every 30 minutes or you can bike or walk. The bath houses are very clean and air conditioned if you visit in hot months."
11 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $24 - $130 / night
2. Camp On The Gulf
"They can’t stop talking about it and are ready to go back. The campground is right on the Gulf of Mexico with some sites right on the sand."
"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)."
3. Destin Army Recreation Area
"The location is awesome. There is laundry and showers on site. The campground is mixed with some hotel and villa accommodations as well. The pool and splash pad are perfect for kids."
"Small pool, splash pad, laundry facility and bath house are all nice. There is also boat, kayak and paddle board rentals available and docks to crab and fish off."
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $24 / night
4. Eglin AFB FamCamp - Camp Robbins
"Clean bathrooms with decent showers. $1.50 for each laundry machine. Dirt/paved roads, your gear and rig will get muddy or sandy. Great staff, close to commissary and exchange."
"Nice Famcamp with pull thru spots, laundry and showers. You are close to BX/Commissary and if you like the sound of planes it is awesome!"
5. Sand Pond Campground — Pine Log State Forest
"Great place, level concrete sites, many with pond view, nice, clean bathhouse, trash cans, and dumpsters, water and electric , dump station... The only con is sites are close."
"Better yet, I got an RV spot on the day of arrival. Great pull-through sites with fire ring, picnic table, water, and electricity. Pitched my tent on the banks of Sand Pond."
1 Site AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $23 / night
6. Twin Lakes Camp Resort
"Lake surrounds all sites. Beautiful setting.private baths.huge amenities center. Fishing and glamping tents"
"This camp resort is set on a lake with paved pads, full hookups, an activities center, swimming pool, laundry, excellent bathroom amenities. Lake allows fishing and is pet friendly."
Check Availabilityfrom $75 - $85 / night
7. St. Andrews State Park Campground
"PROS Entire site pea gravel
Moveable wooden and metal picnic table
Stainless steel pedestal BBQ grill
Metal fire pit with cooking grate
Quiet
No street lights
Bathhouse has motion activated"
"This site was within easy walking distance of the beach which was quiet and perfect for building a sand sculpture or just watching the sunset."
7 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $28 / night
8. Navarre Beach Camping Resort
"Staff: once again the entire staff is a living definition of southern hospitality."
"We tent camped but we had a nice shady spot on a comfortable raised sand bed. This campground has it's own sweet little beach and pier. Also has a small hot tub and a 4 foot deep heated pool."
9. Milton-Gulf Pines KOA
"Friendly, helpful staff. Plenty of pull throughs. Some pads are dirt, some gravel, some concrete. They appear to be adding gravel to un-occupied sites. "
"We enjoyed our stay here and will be back for future Florida stays. Great staff. Pool was nice! Great little putt putt area for kids."
10. Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort
"Loved the amentities; two heated pools, clean nice playgrounds for the kids, nice laundry area, great layout to take walks, level clean spots, trash ran twice a day (picked up from your spot!)"
"Very nice place with great staff. Larger community with 2 pools and courts. Well maintained and clean."
Check Availabilityfrom $48 - $100 / night
Drive Time
- 36 min from Crestview, FL
- 59 min from Panama City, FL
- 1 hr 6 min from Pensacola, FL
- 1 hr 45 min from Dothan, AL
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Glamping Reviews near Miramar Beach, FL
298 Reviews of 20 Miramar Beach Campgrounds
Mike N.
ScoutEmerald Coast RV Beach Resort
AVOID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!`
My campsite was turned into a construction zone. See pictures. My site should have not been available given the work that would be done. People all over my site, terrorizing my dog, using my picnic table as a staging area for supplies. Manager devoid of any form of empathy. They offered a site move(no thank you a day before departure) and 50% off(not adequate). AVOID AT ALL COSTS.
- AAmanda T.
TravelerSand Pond Campground — Pine Log State Forest
Beautiful and peaceful
Small campground. Peaceful. Mostly older people in small RVs. Oddly enough no issue with mosquitoes which was shocking! Very nice sites
- JJeremy H.Guide
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground
Great Spot for a December getaway.
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is an excellent place for tent camping in December, especially if you enjoy hiking, wildlife, and having easy access to the beach without the summer crowds.
December is a great time to experience the park. The cooler temperatures make hiking much more enjoyable, and the campground is generally quieter and more relaxed than during the warmer months. The nights can get chilly, so I would definitely recommend bringing a good sleeping bag, warm layers, and something to block the wind. During the day, though, the weather can be perfect for exploring.
My biggest advice for December tent campers is to prepare for changing weather. You could have a beautiful mild afternoon followed by a cold and windy night. Bring layers, rain protection, and a windproof jacket rather than relying on one heavy coat.
Overall, Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is one of the better winter camping destinations on the Florida Panhandle. You get the Gulf, hiking, birding, dune lakes, wildlife, and a comfortable campground all in one place. For someone who prefers quiet trails and beaches over hot weather and summer crowds, December may actually be one of the best times of the year to camp here.
- EEthan T.Traveler
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground
Great beach spot
Excellent location for camping and having easy access to the beach. Bathhouse was incredibly clean and well maintained. Camp store has plenty of equipment to rent and there is tons of trails to ride bikes around and to the beach.
- VValeria S.Scout
Navarre Beach Camping Resort
Very disappointed
I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was incredibly disappointing. I reserved a specific campsite many months in advance for my birthday. Before arriving, I even received an email confirming that exact site. When I checked in, I was told they had given my reserved site to someone else and moved me to a different spot. The whole reason I booked so far in advance was to secure that particular location, so this completely defeated the purpose of planning ahead. What made the situation even worse was how it was handled. The manager never apologized or acknowledged the mistake. Instead, I was met with an attitude that made it seem like my frustration wasn’t justified. A sincere apology and some accountability would have gone a long way. To“make it right,” they offered a 20% discount, which honestly felt insulting given that they failed to honor a confirmed reservation on a special occasion. It wasn’t about the money—it was about keeping their commitment and treating customers with respect when they make a mistake. Unfortunately, what should have been a memorable birthday started with disappointment because of the park’s poor reservation management and lack of customer service. I hope they improve their processes and, more importantly, learn how to take responsibility when they let their guests down.
- RRobert K.Traveler
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground
Top sail campground Florida
Top rate Florida State campground with full hookup. Bathrooms are spotless. Beach access with tram available throughout the day. We will be back.
Brittany Claire M.TravelerSand Pond Campground — Pine Log State Forest
Meth heads and no HOST
Could have been lovely, but no camp hosts and no one to call when METHany and her spawn show up with a loose pit bull, burning garbage, and defecating on your campsite. Nice flat site, very low water pressure, but good electric 50amp. NOTE: it's a state park so ANYONE can book- including methheads who let their pit bull run loose, burning garbage(including the pet waste we shamed her into picking up) causing us to close our windows, and allows teens to drive against traffic, car surfing....and there's NO ONE to call for help because the camp host is gone all day(at work?) and automatically unreachable after 5pm.
- SShelton M.Traveler
Splash RV Resort & Waterpark
Beautiful resort with amazing amenities, just a few areas for improvement!
We recently stayed at Splash RV Resort at site 83 and had a great experience overall. Our site was excellent, featuring a decent little yard, and it was almost perfectly level—only about a half-inch off from left to right across the width of our camper. There was also plenty of room to park our F-450 right in front. The resort's location is perfect for day trips to the nearby beaches, and the roads inside the park are great with very easy access from the highway. (Note: There isn't much shopping nearby besides a Dollar General, so come prepared!) The facilities here are absolutely amazing. The bathhouses and laundry rooms are honestly resort-quality. We also ordered the cinnamon rolls a day in advance, and they were incredible. The resort app works flawlessly—we used it to request a propane refill, a fire pit, and firewood, and the service was incredibly fast every time. Almost all of the employees were super awesome and friendly. The only negative interaction we had was with the older lady working at the camp store. She constantly hounded us multiple times about not wearing our wristbands. Given that the resort has a gate code, gated security, and guest lists, the aggressive monitoring felt like overkill—especially since I personally cannot sleep with things on my wrists. To make this place a true 10/10, I have a few suggestions for management: 1 The Pizza: While the other poolside food was surprisingly good, the pizza was a letdown. It was a typical frozen, "waterpark-style" reheated pizza that cost $20. For that price point, the resort should definitely choose a higher-quality option. 2 Pool Sun Shades: Currently, the sun shades are over the shallow section of the adults-only pool. These really should be moved over the children’s section (at least on one side). Kids are much more sensitive to the sun and it’s always a struggle to get them out of the water to reapply sunscreen. 3 The Fitness Center: It was pretty pathetic and could definitely use a functional trainer or better equipment to match the quality of the rest of the resort. Overall, it’s a beautiful place to stay with top-tier amenities, and we would definitely come back!
Guide to Miramar Beach
Glamping opportunities around Miramar Beach extend beyond beachfront locations, with options ranging from state forests to military recreation areas. The region sits along Florida's Gulf Coast at an elevation near sea level with a humid subtropical climate featuring hot summers and mild winters. Water temperature in the Gulf averages 85°F during summer months, making swimming comfortable from May through October.
What to do
Fishing from dedicated piers: At Twin Lakes Camp Resort, located about 40 minutes from Miramar Beach, anglers can fish from wooden docks surrounding the property. "There's a lot of wooden fishing docks. Boats to rent," notes visitor Cynthia K. The resort offers both day and night fishing options with lighted piers.
Hiking accessible trails: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground offers several trails connecting to coastal dunes, lakes and the gulf. "Good trails, coastal dunes with lakes, fishing, paddling, beach, cabins, and tent camping including Glamping!" reports James M. The two-mile Campground Trail is particularly accessible for families.
Mini golf and games: Milton-Gulf Pines KOA provides on-site entertainment options including mini-golf. "We had a lot of fun playing putt putt and swimming in the pool," writes Tonya. The KOA also features outdoor games like a "large outdoor Connect Four game" according to reviewer L&A C.
What campers like
Private tent sites: Campers appreciate the secluded tent camping areas at several parks near Miramar Beach. Robin B. notes about Topsail Hill: "The tent sites are all separated and private, the facilities are clean, and best of all they have access to the most lovely beach!" Camping areas are often set back from RV sections for added privacy.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: St. Andrews State Park Campground offers frequent wildlife encounters near campsites. "We saw lots of other wildlife around, including deer and rabbits," writes Sonyia W. The park maintains a nature trail with a freshwater swamp featuring alligators and other native species.
Beach proximity without crowds: Sand Pond Campground in Pine Log State Forest provides a quieter alternative to busy beach camping while remaining within driving distance. A camper noted, "We stayed on a campsite right next to the pond. It made for fantastic sunsets!" The campground is approximately 25 miles from Panama City Beach according to Jamie P.
What you should know
Site spacing varies significantly: At Camp On The Gulf, sites can be extremely tight, especially in beachfront areas. "Parking your rig is TIGHT. Like super tight," cautions Shannon J. Mike B. confirms: "We had great but tight camping just 10 steps from the beautiful sandy beach."
Military campgrounds require ID: For those with military connections, Eglin AFB FamCamp offers excellent value but has access requirements. "Department of defense ID is required for entry!" explains Michelle R. These facilities often provide lower rates but restrict access to active duty, retired military, or DoD employees.
Reservation timing matters: Many popular campgrounds in the area book up months in advance, particularly during peak seasons. Ed P. describes planning for Camp Robbins: "Coming up on our 3rd trip from Northeast Mississippi to Camp Robbins. We have always enjoyed Camp Robbins."
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort provides multiple options for children. "Loved the amenities; two heated pools, clean nice playgrounds for the kids, nice laundry area, great layout to take walks," shares Corina J. The resort also offers basketball courts and pickle ball.
Protected swimming areas: St. Andrews State Park features a protected swimming area perfect for families with younger children. "A small area located inside rock jetties provides the perfect area for amateur and intermediate snorkeling," explains Denise K. This creates calmer waters compared to open beach areas.
Tent camping with hammocks: For families who enjoy hammock camping, Topsail Hill has options but requires planning. Travis D. advises: "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."
Tips from RVers
Big rig access considerations: Navarre Beach Camping Resort provides waterfront camping but has space limitations. "The campsites are very close together and limited parking area for vehicles. Even with the crowded sites, the park is nice and quiet and a short drive west to the main Navarre Beach," reports Jon L.
Electrical hookup varieties: Many campgrounds offer different electrical options. Michael D. notes about Topsail Hill: "There is a potable water faucet and a two plug 30 amp electrical outlet at each site." When temperatures drop, these hookups become essential, as he explains: "I was here for the snow fall. The electric hook up was a saving grace."
Road conditions for RVs: Access to some campgrounds involves unpaved roads. Eric R. cautions about Sand Pond Campground: "We have about 1 mile of dirt road to get here. Some campsites can be tight if you have a big rig. Within the past year, they have removed some trees to make it easier to maneuver in the campground."
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