Photo thanks to Destin West RV Resort
Destin West RV Resort
A 54-site RV resort on the bay side of Okaloosa Island, with a waterfront pool and swim platform, and a beach resort’s Gulf-side pools and beach across the street.
Okaloosa Island, Fort Walton Beach · 6 miles west of Destin
Season
Year-round
Snowbird monthly rates Nov–Feb
Elevation
Near sea level
On Choctawhatchee Bay
Hookups
Full hookups
30/50 amp, water, sewer, Wi-Fi
Big rigs
Class A to towables
27 motorhome and 27 towable sites
Updated October 12, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
On Okaloosa Island
The Destin West experience
Destin West sits on the bay side of Okaloosa Island, between Fort Walton Beach and Destin: 54 sites on Choctawhatchee Bay, a waterfront pool and a swim platform, with the Gulf and a big beach resort’s pools a short walk across US-98.
Full hookups30/50 amp, water and sewer at all 54 sites
Motorhome & towable sites27 of each; waterfront and water-view
Waterfront poolOverlooking Choctawhatchee Bay
Bay swim platformStairs into the bay for swimming and paddling
Gulf beach across the streetThrough The Island resort, subject to change
Resort amenitiesGrotto pool, hot tub, splash pad and restaurants at The Island
S’mores nightsBonfires on Tuesdays and Thursdays
BathhouseOpen 24 hours
Laundry24-hour, card-operated
Pet friendlyDogs welcome
Office libraryBooks and basic supplies
Life at camp
What guests say
The resort report card
Guests rate the location and the bay sites highly. Lower scores mention prices and, in a few recent reviews, upkeep.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report45 ft Feb 2022
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4G/5GAT&T 4G/5GT-Mobile 4G/5G
Last reported nightly rate$236 Jul 2025
As reported by Campendium and RV LIFE users. Confirm rates, site lengths and policies with the resort before you go.
Fort Walton Beach, on US-98
Getting there
The resort is on US-98 (Miracle Strip Parkway) on Okaloosa Island, about 2 miles east of the Brooks Bridge into Fort Walton Beach.
From I-10: Exit 56 (SR-85) south through Niceville and Fort Walton Beach, then US-98 east over the Brooks BridgeFrom Pensacola: US-98 east through Navarre and Fort Walton Beach
US-98 · OKALOOSA ISLAND
Set your GPS
1310 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
To the Gulf beach*Across the street
To Destin HarborAbout 10 min
To Henderson Beach SPAbout 19 min
From Destin–Fort Walton Beach AirportAbout 20 min
Call ahead after Hurricane Isaias. Isaias made landfall near Destin on Oct. 9, 2026; confirm the resort is open and undamaged before you travel.
Book online or by phone. Snowbird monthly rates (November–February) are quoted by phone.
*Drive times are from OpenStreetMap routing and are approximate; US-98 traffic can double them in summer. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Around Okaloosa Island
Around Okaloosa Island
The Okaloosa beaches are next door; Destin Harbor is about 10 minutes east and Navarre Beach about 35 minutes west.
Photo thanks to logopop (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Okaloosa Island
Gulf Islands National Seashore’s Okaloosa Area: a quiet stretch of beach and soundside picnic spots between Fort Walton Beach and Destin.
Photo thanks to Destin Vacation Boat Rentals (CC BY 2.0)
Destin Harbor
Charter fishing fleets, dolphin cruises, pontoon rentals to Crab Island and waterfront restaurants along the HarborWalk.
Photo thanks to Jeremiah Crosswhite (CC0)
Miramar Beach
Sugar-white sand and clear green water along Scenic Gulf Drive. Lifeguards work the regional accesses March through October.
Photo thanks to Taminar (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Navarre Beach Pier
One of the longest fishing piers on the Gulf, next to the white sand of Navarre Beach. Walk it for dolphin and sea turtle sightings even if you don’t fish.
More places to stay
Other parks worth a look
The three closest RV parks and campgrounds to Destin West, by drive time.
Photo thanks to A Cozy Corner RV Lodge
A Cozy Corner RV Lodge
A tidy 16-site family park in Fort Walton Beach with concrete pads and monthly stays from $1,250.
Photo thanks to Ebyabe (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Henderson Beach State Park
A 60-site state park campground behind the dunes in Destin, with full hookups from $37 a night plus fees.
Photo thanks to The Hideaway Retreat
The Hideaway Retreat
Shady waterfront camping under old oaks on Santa Rosa Sound, with a private beach and a community fire pit.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether Destin West fits your rig, your dates and your budget.
Our take: the place to stay if you want the bay at your site and the Gulf across the street, with resort pools thrown in. It’s among the priciest parks in the area (RVers report $236 a night in July 2025), rates and policies aren’t published, and the resort-amenity access is “subject to change,” so get the details in writing.
Resort ratesNot published · checked Oct 8–12, 2026
NightlyOnline quote
Last reported (Campendium)$236 /night, Jul 2025
Snowbird monthly (Nov–Feb)By phone
The resort quotes rates in its online booking system. Waterfront sites cost more than water-view sites. Taxes and fees apply.
Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by date, season and availability. For the latest pricing, check the park’s rates page or call (850) 200-4533.
Typical January afternoon
Destin63°
Chicago32°
Mild winters: 31° warmer than Chicago in January; July highs reach about 91°.
Is it right for you?
Who it suits, what to consider and what RVers say.
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Site types
Quoted online; snowbird months by phone.
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Rates & policies
What we could and couldn’t confirm.
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Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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Destin West RV Resort is a 54-site RV resort on Okaloosa Island, owned with The Island hotel across the street. It’s for RVers who want a waterfront site and resort-style extras over a quiet, budget stay.
Best for
- Water lovers: bayfront sites, a swim platform and the Gulf across the street.
- Families: the hotel’s pools, splash pad and restaurants (subject to change).
- Big rigs: separate motorhome sites for Class A and C coaches.
- Snowbirds: monthly winter rates November–February.
Consider this
- Rates are high in season and aren’t published.
- Access to The Island’s amenities is “subject to change.”
- A few recent reviews mention upkeep.
- US-98 runs between the resort and the beach.
Winter in Destin
Typical January afternoon
63°
Destin
Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
32°
Chicago
Chicago O’Hare
31 degrees warmer than Chicago, with nights near 45°. Normal January highs, 1991–2020.
All 54 sites have full hookups (30/50 amp, water and sewer) and Wi-Fi. There are 27 motorhome sites and 27 towable sites, in waterfront and water-view types.
Waterfront Online
Sites right on Choctawhatchee Bay, the resort’s best.
Water view Online
Sites a row back, with views across the bay.
Motorhome Online
Sites for motorhomes, including big Class A coaches.
Snowbird By phone
Monthly winter rates quoted by phone.
Sites5427 motorhome, 27 towable
HookupsFull30/50 amp, water, sewer
RatesNot publishedQuoted online
MonthlyNov–FebSnowbird rates by phone
CancellationNot publishedAsk before you book
PetsWelcomeAsk about limits
Laundry24 hoursCard-operated
Bathhouse24 hours
S’mores nightsTue & ThuBonfire by the bay
Resort accessIncludedSubject to change
Checked against destinwestrvresort.com on October 12, 2026. Rates and policies aren’t published; book online or call (850) 200-4533. Access to The Island’s amenities is subject to change.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- What will my total be? Ask for the nightly rate with taxes and fees.
- Is my site waterfront or water-view? Prices differ.
- Can I use The Island’s pools? Confirm what’s included on your dates.
- What’s the cancellation policy? It isn’t published.
- Are there pet limits? Ask about breed and number limits.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Ready for an Okaloosa Island trip by RV?
Wake up on the bay, swim off the platform and walk across to the Gulf. Book direct for current rates.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. The park photos come from Destin West RV Resort, with our thanks. Video: The Weinsteins on YouTube. Area photos via Wikimedia Commons: logopop (Okaloosa Island; CC BY-SA 3.0), Destin Vacation Boat Rentals (Destin Harbor; CC BY 2.0), Jeremiah Crosswhite (Miramar Beach; CC0) and Taminar (Navarre Beach Pier; CC BY-SA 4.0); the images were resized. Other-park photos: A Cozy Corner RV Lodge, Ebyabe (Henderson Beach; CC BY-SA 3.0) and The Hideaway Retreat. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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