Photo thanks to The Bushranger (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Grayton Beach State Park Campground
A 59-site state park campground under the pines and magnolias beside Western Lake, a coastal dune lake a mile from one of the most beautiful beaches on 30A.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida · on 30A
Season
Year-round
Small sites; book months ahead
Elevation
Near sea level
On Western Lake
Hookups
Full hookups
30/50 amp, water, sewer
Big rigs
Rigs to 40 ft
Smaller, shady sites
Updated October 12, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
State park camping on 30A
The Grayton Beach experience
Grayton Beach’s small campground winds through pines and magnolias on the shore of Western Lake, a short drive or bike ride from a mile of white-sand beach next to the town of Grayton Beach. It reopened after Hurricane Isaias; as of Oct. 19, 2026 Florida State Parks listed no storm closure.
Full hookupsWater, sewer and electric at all 59 sites
Rigs to 40 ftSmaller sites under the trees
A mile of beachRegularly ranked among the best in the U.S.
Western Lake100-acre coastal dune lake; kayak rentals
Trails1-mile nature trail and 4.5-mile hike/bike trail
BathhousesHot showers in the campground
Pets welcomeIn the campground; not on the beach
Grills & picnic tablesAt every site
Accessible sites4 accessible sites
Life at camp
What campers say
The campground report card
Campers give it a 9.6 on RV LIFE and 4.9 on Campendium: they love the lake, the shade and the beach, and warn that the sites are tight for big rigs.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report40 ft Jun 2020
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4G/5GAT&T 4G/5GT-Mobile 4G/5G
Last reported nightly rate$48 Apr 2024
As reported by Campendium and RV LIFE users. Confirm site lengths and fees with the park before you go.
On 30A, off US-98
Getting there
The park is on CR-30A in Grayton Beach, between Santa Rosa Beach and Seaside, about 25 miles east of Destin.
Toll-free from I-10: Exit 85 (US-331) south over the Choctawhatchee Bay bridge to US-98, then west to CR-283 and south to CR-30AFrom I-10: Exit 56 (SR-85) south through Niceville and over the Mid-Bay Bridge (SR-293, toll) to US-98, then east about 20 miles to CR-30A
US-98 · CR-283 · CR-30A
Set your GPS
357 Main Park Rd, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
To Seaside*About 5 min
To Topsail Hill SPAbout 20 min
To Miramar BeachAbout 28 min
To Destin HarborAbout 43 min
Reopened after Hurricane Isaias. Storm surge damaged the entrance-road bridge (rebuilt within a day) and overnight stays were suspended; as of Oct. 19, 2026 Florida State Parks listed no closure.
Gates close at sunset. Arriving late? Call (850) 267-8300 before 5 p.m. for the gate combination.
*Drive times are from OpenStreetMap routing and are approximate; 30A traffic is slow in summer. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Around 30A & Destin
Around 30A
Seaside is 5 minutes away; Topsail Hill is about 20 minutes and Miramar Beach about 30 minutes west.
Photo thanks to Alexander Hatley (CC BY 2.0)
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
Tall white dunes, rare coastal dune lakes and a quiet 3-mile beach. Still closed after Hurricane Isaias as of Oct. 19, so check before you go.
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 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 Ebyabe (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Henderson Beach State Park
1.3 miles of undeveloped beach, a dune boardwalk and a nature trail in Destin. Reopened after Hurricane Isaias (as of Oct. 19).
More places to stay
Other parks worth a look
The three closest RV parks and campgrounds to Grayton Beach, by drive time.
Photo thanks to SoWal Palms RV Park
SoWal Palms RV Park
A small, newer family park off US-98 near 30A, with pickleball, a fire pit and nightly rates from about $69.
Photo thanks to 30A Luxury RV Resort
30A Luxury RV Resort
An 80-site newer resort on CR-393 with concrete pads, a heated saltwater pool and a seasonal beach shuttle.
Photo thanks to Camping on the Gulf
Camping on the Gulf
The area’s big beachfront campground, with 16 RV sites right on the sand, two pools and a water slide.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Fees, rules and what to ask before you reserve a state park site.
Our take: a shady, intimate state park campground on a coastal dune lake, a short ride from one of the prettiest beaches in Florida. Sites are tight (40 feet max), it books up fast, and the gate locks at sunset, so plan ahead.
Campground feesFlorida State Parks · checked Oct 8–12, 2026
Campsite$30 /night
Utility fee$7 /night
Total before tax$37 /night
Reservation fee$6.70 /booking
FL residents 65+ or with a disability$22 /night
Plus Florida sales tax. The utility fee covers water, electric and sewer. Florida residents 65 or older, or with a qualifying disability award, get 50% off the $30 base fee.
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) 267-8300.
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 why campers love it.
Open
Site types
$37 a night before tax, plus a $6.70 booking fee.
Open
Rates & policies
Check-in, gate hours, pets and stay limits.
Open
Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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Grayton Beach State Park covers about 2,000 acres of dunes, pine flatwoods and the shore of Western Lake on 30A. Its campground has 59 full-hookup sites, plus cabins.
Best for
- Beach lovers: Grayton’s beach is regularly named one of the best in the country.
- Paddlers: rent a kayak or canoe on Western Lake.
- Shade seekers: sites sit under pines and magnolias.
- Cyclists: the 4.5-mile park trail and the 30A bike path start nearby.
Consider this
- Rigs over 40 feet won’t fit, and many sites are tighter than that.
- Gates close at sunset; late arrivals must call ahead.
- Campendium lists a 14-night maximum stay.
- Books out up to 11 months ahead for spring and summer.
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 59 sites have water, sewer and electric, a picnic table and a grill. Every site costs the same.
Standard site $37/night
$30 plus a $7 utility fee, before tax and the $6.70 reservation fee.
Florida seniors $22/night
Florida residents 65 or older get half off the base fee; the utility fee still applies.
Disability discount $22/night
For Florida residents with a qualifying disability award.
Cabins $110–$130/night
The park’s cabins, before tax and fees.
Nightly$37Plus tax and $6.70 booking fee
Booking window11 monthsOnline or (800) 326-3521
Max stay14 nightsState park limit
Check-in3 p.m.Check-out 1 p.m.
Max RV40 ftMany sites are shorter
GatesClose at sunsetCall before 5 p.m. if late
PetsWelcomeLeashed; not on the beach
Quiet hours11 p.m.–8 a.m.State park rule
Guests8 per siteState park rule
StatusOpenReopened after Hurricane Isaias (Oct. 19)
Checked against Florida State Parks on October 12, 2026. Fees are set by the state and can change; the $6.70 reservation fee is charged once per booking. Book up to 11 months ahead at reserve.floridastateparks.org or (800) 326-3521.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- Is everything open after Hurricane Isaias? The park reopened; check its alerts for any storm repairs.
- Will my rig fit this site? Filter by length; 40 ft is the maximum.
- What if I arrive after sunset? Call before 5 p.m. for the gate combination.
- Can I rent a kayak? The Friends group runs rentals on Western Lake.
- Can I get the senior discount? Only Florida residents 65+ or with a disability award qualify.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Ready to camp on 30A?
Reserve through Florida State Parks up to 11 months ahead; the small sites go fast.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. Park photos via Wikimedia Commons by Martin Haeusler (CC BY-SA 3.0), Paul and Jill (CC BY 2.0), The Bushranger (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0), plus a still from the Campers and Campfires video. Video: Campers and Campfires on YouTube. Area photos via Wikimedia Commons: Alexander Hatley (Topsail Hill; CC BY 2.0), Jeremiah Crosswhite (Miramar Beach; CC0), Destin Vacation Boat Rentals (Destin Harbor; CC BY 2.0) and Ebyabe (Henderson Beach; CC BY-SA 3.0); the images were resized. Other-park photos: SoWal Palms RV Park, 30A Luxury RV Resort and Camping on the Gulf. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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