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Best Campgrounds near Santa Rosa Beach, FL

668 Reviews

Santa Rosa Beach in Florida's panhandle features several state parks and private campgrounds offering varied accommodation options within minutes of Gulf Coast beaches. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground stands as the area's premier camping destination with full hookup sites, tent camping, and cabin options. Other notable locations include Grayton Beach State Park Campground and Camp On The Gulf in nearby Destin, all providing easy access to the emerald waters and white sand beaches that characterize this stretch of Florida coastline. Point Washington State Forest's Eastern Lake Campground offers more primitive camping opportunities for those seeking a less developed experience.

The region maintains warm temperatures year-round, making it suitable for camping in all seasons, though summer months bring higher humidity and occasional afternoon thunderstorms. "Topsail is one of my favorite campgrounds. We visit every year. Amenities I love are the free beach tram, the swimming pool, and free WIFI at the camp store," noted one regular visitor. Most developed campgrounds in the area require reservations, particularly during peak spring and summer seasons when sites fill quickly. Travelers should note that many campgrounds provide shuttle services or tram transportation to beaches, as direct beach access may require walking distances up to a mile through protected dune systems. Hurricane season (June through November) may affect camping plans with potential evacuations or closures.

Campers consistently praise the clean facilities and well-maintained grounds at area campgrounds. Several visitors highlighted the natural beach environments as a primary draw, with one camper describing Topsail's beach as "the most beautiful undeveloped beach in Florida. 3.5 miles of sand and sea, no condos, buildings or distractions." State park campgrounds typically offer more privacy between sites than private RV parks, with vegetation buffers creating natural separation. Many campgrounds in the area feature amenities like swimming pools, bike rentals, and coffee shops to complement beach activities. For those seeking convenience to coastal attractions, the campgrounds along Highway 30A provide strategic positioning for exploring the region's beach towns while maintaining proximity to natural areas.

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Best Camping Sites Near Santa Rosa Beach, Florida (109)

    1. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground

    68 Reviews
    Santa Rosa Beach, FL
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 267-8330

    $24 - $130 / night

    "Topsail Hill State Park Santa Rosa Beach, FL  Great park! Tents, RVs full hookups, and nice cottages."

    "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. "

    2. Grayton Beach State Park Campground

    35 Reviews
    Santa Rosa Beach, FL
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 267-8300

    $30 - $110 / night

    "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. "

    "Grayton Beach is conveniently located right off 30A. It's really a convenient location to retail and grocery shopping while still offering seclusion."

    3. Camp On The Gulf

    29 Reviews
    Miramar Beach, FL
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 837-6334

    "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)."

    "We are Connecticut residents, we took a winter trip to Destin Florida. Camp gulf was an amazing experience for the whole family."

    4. Henderson Beach State Park Campground

    36 Reviews
    Destin, FL
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 837-7550

    $30 / night

    "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."

    "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."

    5. Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Niceville, FL
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 833-9144

    $16 / night

    "Conveniently close to grocery stores. If you want to stay in Florida at affordable prices and have access to the best beaches in the US. This is the place to stay."

    "Close to everything and I now want to move to Niceville, Florida. Very quiet in the campground day and night."

    6. Geronimo RV Beach Resort

    10 Reviews
    Miramar Beach, FL
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 424-6801

    "We stayed at this park for 10 days because our original plan to stay at nearby Topsail Hill Preserve State Park was derailed by the closure of all Florida State Parks due to Covid-19."

    "Proximity to beach is about 10 mins. The staff were incredible. They advised on timing. They helped guide me backing in and walked the hook ups to explain. Restroom and laundry were clean."

    7. Eastern Lake Campground 1 — Point Washington State Forest

    10 Reviews
    Inlet Beach, FL
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 267-8325

    $9 / night

    "Good distance to beaches, although I didn’t see a way to walk to the beach - we drove. I would not chance the forest roads in a sedan."

    "Nice primitive campground located near 30A beach. The road leading in is sandy and gravely."

    8. Live Oak Landing

    5 Reviews
    Freeport, FL
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (251) 800-7464

    "Surrounding is beautiful and quiet with the live oak trees and creek."

    "This campground is off the beaten path near Destin (about a 30 minute drive), but is still very convenient.  It's got all the amenities and then some."

    9. Retroville 1960s-70 Drive In Movie/TV Themed RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Freeport, FL
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 502-7339

    $59 - $75 / night

    "The grounds were very clean, and although the waterfront area is a marshy slope (more like a slew off the river), it added to the quiet, tucked-away atmosphere."

    "It was very close to the beaches and had an awesome waterfront view. The park looks like Drive In Movie and there were a few old hot rods that came by for pictures when we were there."

    10. Sand Pond Campground — Pine Log State Forest

    19 Reviews
    Ebro, FL
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 535-2888

    "Far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the beach areas but close enough to enjoy them just the same."

    "In site 3 we had a great view of the river and easy access to the hiking trails! If you like primitive camping, this place is the way to go."

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  • Lisa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Blackwater River State Park Campground

    Beautiful area right next to the river

    The main reason I did not get this campground five stars, which really isn’t their fault, but there’s quite a bit of air traffic noise with helicopters and planes flying overhead. I think there is an airport nearby. The campground itself is very well-maintained with nice level pads and full hook ups. Caution, if you’re coming from the east on 90 Google maps will have you turn at Cooper Lane. Continue on 90 until you get to Deaton Bridge Road. The other way will take you meandering through about 10 miles of small back roads and Deaton Bridge Road is only about 4 miles from the campground. Showers were nice and great hiking trails in the area.

  • M
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Fort Walton Beach RV Park

    great stay!

    such a great spot! The park is clean (i think new), well taken care of, and close to everything .... beaches, restaurants, and stores (but still at a great rate). The sites were easy to pull into (thank goodness, sometimes that is a challenge) and had everything we needed. The staff was friendly and hospitable. It’s a nice, quiet place to relax... park is safe feeling. Good stay overall, would come back

  • Jordan W.
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Fort Walton Beach RV Park

    Clean Park, Good Size

    This park was perfect for us, and in a great location. We were able to save money but still enjoy the awesome costal town. There is great stufff all around, and we felt very safe in the park.

    It was clean, the grass looked wonderful, the pad were wide, the picnic pads were great and we had so much fun!

  • B
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Fort Walton Beach RV Park

    Brand New RV Park!

    This RV Park was beautiful, beand new, well maintained and in a great location. We enjoyed our stay here and plan to be back next year. The community center had laundry and the wifi was fast. The picnic table was sturdy and I liked the pavered sites, it felt very clean and elevated!

  • Randi P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 13, 2025

    Falling Waters State Park Campground

    Nice Quiet Stay

    Falling Waters is a convenient stop, close to the interstate and easy to access. The campground is gated with an access code for after-hours entry, which made us feel secure. Sites are level gravel with a picnic table, fire ring, and even a handy towel-drying rack. They’re spaced nicely, not too close to neighbors, which we appreciated.

    The bathhouse facilities were clean and well-kept (we didn’t use the laundry facilities), and there’s a dump station since none of the sites have full sewer hookups. Cell service with T-Mobile was excellent.

    The park itself has a small but nice swimming area at the ‘lake’ with its own restroom house. Unfortunately, there hadn’t been any rain during our visit, so the falls were dry, but the trails were still worth walking. We brought our e-bikes, but aside from riding around the campground and down to the lake and trailhead, there really aren’t bike-friendly paths—definitely wouldn’t recommend taking bikes on the trails.

    Oh, and the play ground was very nice and the covered pavilions were nice.

    We checked in after hours without any issue, but Joey came knocking at 8 AM sharp the next morning like the police 🚨 to give us our parking pass—definitely a wake-up call we weren’t expecting!

    The nightly rate was advertised at $18, but after fees it came to around $30 per night, which still isn’t bad for what you get. Overall, it’s a peaceful, clean campground with good amenities and a nice location, just don’t expect to be able to ride bikes on the trails or always see water at the falls.

    Highly recommend the 45-minute drive to Econfina creek, we rented a canoe and did the 8-miles to see 7 springs.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground

    Exploration Trip

    We continue to visit the Gulf to look at where retirement may end up. Another great state park. Lots to do hiking to the dunes or lake. Checking out if the gators will let you see them. Hanging at the beach. Bike riding down 30A or around the park. Everything is close by. Great weather. Most sites are shaded. If you have satellite or Dish setup you may be limited to get signal. Also you will need to bring your own fire ring and grill as many sites do not have either. You cannot go wrong with this park.

  • m
    Aug. 18, 2025

    Pelican Palms RV Park

    Great site

    this is an RV park and is quiet and accommodating, the WiFi works well, had laundry facilities and mailbox to have your mail sent to , cannot complain

Guide to Santa Rosa Beach

Camping near Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, offers a fantastic mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. With several campgrounds in the area, you can find the perfect spot to enjoy nature and relax by the beach.

What to do

  • Beach Access: Many campgrounds, like Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground, provide access to stunning beaches. One visitor mentioned, "The main sites are a little close, so there isn't as much isolation," but the beach is worth the trip.
  • Biking and Hiking: Trails are abundant. A camper at St. Andrews State Park Campground shared, "We camped here in 2022 and loved it! Water views, tons of trails, both walking and biking."
  • Fishing: If you enjoy fishing, Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park Campground is a great spot. One reviewer said, "Easy to bring your own boat, canoe or kayak to drop in and leave in the water near your sites."

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Henderson Beach State Park Campground noted, "It's a clean well-kept campground with bathhouses, laundry, gravel campsites, fire pits, and trash cans."
  • Friendly Staff: Many campers rave about the staff's hospitality. One reviewer at Navarre Beach Camping Resort said, "The entire staff is a living definition of southern hospitality."
  • Natural Beauty: Campgrounds like Grayton Beach State Park Campground offer beautiful surroundings. A camper remarked, "The beach is beautiful, fairly secluded and easily accessible."

What you should know

  • Site Proximity: Some campgrounds have sites that are close together. A camper at Twin Lakes Camp Resort mentioned, "The sites are really near each other, no privacy."
  • Reservations: Popular spots can fill up quickly. A visitor at St. Andrews State Park Campground advised, "Make reservations early, they book up quick!"
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have extensive amenities. A camper at Magnolia Beach Campground noted, "You can’t have your own fire. That was a bit unfortunate."

Tips for camping with families

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and activities. One reviewer at Navarre Beach Camping Resort mentioned, "The playground area is lighted with a box of sand toys and various other toys to keep the kiddos busy."
  • Nature Exploration: Encourage kids to explore nature. A camper at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park Campground said, "The trails were easy enough to take our kids on (2 and 5)."
  • Plan for Beach Days: Make sure to pack beach gear. A visitor at Henderson Beach State Park Campground noted, "The bathrooms are clean. The camp site has a picnic table and a fire ring."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Sizes: Some sites may be tight for larger RVs. A camper at Twin Lakes Camp Resort mentioned, "The sites are rather tight."
  • Full Hookups: Look for campgrounds with full hookups for convenience. A visitor at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground appreciated the "electric hookups and sanitary dump."
  • Explore Local Eateries: Don’t forget to check out nearby restaurants. A camper at Magnolia Beach Campground suggested, "We tried out Windjammers by the pier. Awesome food, great views."

Camping near Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. With beautiful campgrounds and plenty of activities, you’re sure to have a memorable experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time of year to go camping in Santa Rosa Beach, FL?

The ideal time for camping in Santa Rosa Beach is during the spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) seasons when temperatures are moderate and crowds are smaller. Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park Campground offers a pleasant year-round camping experience with gated nighttime security and proximity to beaches and grocery stores. Summer (June-August) brings warm temperatures perfect for swimming but also larger crowds and higher humidity. Mid Bay Shores Maxwell provides beautiful white sandy shores along Choctawhatchee Bay that are particularly enjoyable in the milder seasons. Winter camping is also possible with some visitors staying at area campgrounds throughout the winter months to enjoy the region's milder climate.

Where can I find camping options near Santa Rosa Beach, FL?

Santa Rosa Beach offers excellent camping options within a short drive. Grayton Beach State Park Campground is conveniently located right off 30A with beautiful, secluded beaches that are easily accessible. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground is another great option with full hookups for RVs, tent sites, and cottages. For those seeking a primitive experience, Black Water River State Forest provides backcountry camping opportunities. Additional options include Camp On The Gulf, Santa Rosa RV Resort, and Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park, all within a reasonable driving distance of Santa Rosa Beach's pristine shoreline.

What amenities are available at Santa Rosa Beach campgrounds?

Santa Rosa RV Resort offers waterfront sites, is super clean, and conveniently located near restaurants and shops. The resort is just a 10-minute drive to Santa Rosa Beach. Camp On The Gulf provides premium beach access with some sites directly on the beach (for campers not requiring sewer hookups). Other amenities at area campgrounds include full hookups, paved or level gravel sites, clean bathrooms and showers, WiFi, laundry facilities, and gated security. State parks like Grayton Beach and Topsail Hill offer additional recreation options including hiking trails, biking paths, fishing opportunities, and access to pristine white sand beaches.

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