Photo thanks to SoWal Palms RV Park
SoWal Palms RV Park
A small, newer family RV park off US-98 near 30A, with 36 palm-lined sites, three tiny homes, pickleball courts and a community fire pit.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida · near 30A
Season
Year-round
20% off stays of 3+ nights
Elevation
Near sea level
A few miles from the Gulf
Hookups
Full hookups
30/50 amp, water, sewer
Big rigs
Newer RVs
15 years old or newer
Updated October 12, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
Near Scenic 30A
The SoWal Palms experience
SoWal Palms is a small, newer RV park on Veterans Road off US-98, between 30A and Choctawhatchee Bay: 36 full-hookup RV sites lined with palms, three tiny homes, pickleball and a community fire pit, at some of the lowest nightly rates near 30A.
Full hookups30/50 amp, water and sewer
Newer RVsUnits 15 years old or newer
PickleballCourts on site
Community fire pitNo fires at sites
PlaygroundFor the kids
Tiny homesThree to rent
Pet friendlySpayed or neutered; breed limits
Wi-FiAsk the park about coverage
Life at camp
What guests say
The park report card
Google reviewers give it 4.7 from 168 reviews, praising the clean, friendly park; there are only a few reviews on the RV sites so far, and none on Campendium.
Santa Rosa Beach, off US-98
Getting there
The park is on Veterans Road just north of US-98 in Santa Rosa Beach, about 16 miles east of Destin.
Toll-free from I-10: Exit 85 (US-331) south over the Choctawhatchee Bay bridge to US-98, then west on US-98 to Veterans RdFrom I-10: Exit 56 (SR-85) south through Niceville and over the Mid-Bay Bridge (SR-293, toll) to US-98, then east about 16 miles to Veterans Rd
US-98 · VETERANS RD
Set your GPS
82 Veterans Rd, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
To Topsail Hill SP*About 7 min
To Grayton BeachAbout 13 min
To Miramar BeachAbout 15 min
To Destin HarborAbout 30 min
Call ahead after Hurricane Isaias. Isaias made landfall near Destin on Oct. 9, 2026; confirm the park is open and undamaged before you travel.
Check in from 2 p.m. Check-out is noon; quiet hours run 10 p.m.–8 a.m.
*Drive times are from OpenStreetMap routing and are approximate; US-98 and 30A traffic is slow in summer. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Around 30A & Destin
Around 30A
Topsail Hill is about 7 minutes away and Grayton Beach about 13; Miramar Beach is 15 minutes west.
Photo thanks to The Bushranger (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Grayton Beach & Western Lake
A rare coastal dune lake, a dune nature trail and a mile of beach at Grayton Beach State Park. Reopened after Hurricane Isaias (as of Oct. 19).
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 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).
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.
More places to stay
Other parks worth a look
The three closest RV parks and campgrounds to SoWal Palms, by drive time.
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 Alexander Hatley (CC BY 2.0)
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
156 full-hookup sites in a big state park on 30A, with a tram to 3 miles of quiet beach and coastal dune lakes.
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
Everything that decides whether SoWal Palms fits your rig, your dates and your budget.
Our take: a tidy, friendly little park and one of the best values near 30A, with nightly rates from about $69 on Campspot. It isn’t on the beach, it has strict rules (newer RVs, no fires at sites, breed limits) and few RV reviews yet, but if you want a quiet base for 30A on a budget, it’s worth a look.
Park ratesCampspot · checked Oct 8–12, 2026
NightlyFrom $69 /night
Good Sam membersFrom $75 /night
3+ nights20% off
Reservation fee$50 /nightly or weekly stay
MonthlyBy phone
Before tax and fees. The reservation fee is $100 for monthly stays, is applied to your stay and isn’t refundable.
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) 842-1422.
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 guests say.
Open
Site types
From $69 a night; 20% off three or more nights.
Open
Rates & policies
Pets, fires, vehicles and the reservation fee.
Open
Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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SoWal Palms is a small, family-run RV park with tiny homes in Santa Rosa Beach (“SoWal” is short for South Walton). It suits RVers who want a quiet, well-kept base near 30A rather than a big resort.
Best for
- Budget 30A visitors: nightly rates from about $69.
- Pickleball players: courts on site.
- Families: a playground and a community fire pit.
- Long stays: up to six months.
Consider this
- It’s a drive to the beach.
- RVs must be 15 years old or newer; no tents.
- No pit bulls, Dobermans or aggressive breeds; pets must be spayed or neutered.
- Few RV reviews so far, and none on Campendium.
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 36 RV sites have full hookups (30/50 amp, water and sewer). The park also rents three tiny homes.
Nightly From $69/night
The lowest nightly rate shown on Campspot.
3+ nights 20% off
Stays of three nights or more get 20% off.
Good Sam From $75/night
The member rate listed by Good Sam.
Monthly By phone
Monthly stays up to six months, quoted by phone.
Reservation fee$50 / $100Non-refundable; applied to stay
Cancellation48 hoursRefund minus the fee
Evacuation1-year creditFor mandatory evacuations
Check-in2 p.m.Check-out noon
Quiet hours10 p.m.–8 a.m.
Guests6 per site
Vehicles1 RV + 1No boats
Pets6-ft leashNo aggressive breeds; fixed
Not allowedFires, tentsOr drones
Max stay6 months
Checked against sowalpalms.com and Campspot on October 12, 2026. The reservation fee ($50 nightly or weekly, $100 monthly) isn’t refundable but is applied to your stay; call (850) 842-1422 for monthly rates.
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 rate with tax and the reservation fee.
- Will my rig fit? Give your length; site sizes aren’t published.
- Can I bring my boat? No boats on sites.
- What are monthly rates? Call for them.
- What happens if there’s an evacuation? You get a credit good for a year.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Ready for a 30A trip by RV?
Park among the palms, play some pickleball and head to the 30A beaches. Book on Campspot 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 SoWal Palms RV Park and its Campspot listing, with our thanks. Video: SoWal Palms on YouTube. Area photos via Wikimedia Commons: The Bushranger (Western Lake; CC BY-SA 4.0), Jeremiah Crosswhite (Miramar Beach; CC0), Ebyabe (Henderson Beach; CC BY-SA 3.0) and Destin Vacation Boat Rentals (Destin Harbor; CC BY 2.0); the images were resized. Other-park photos: 30A Luxury RV Resort, Alexander Hatley (Topsail Hill; CC BY 2.0) and Camping on the Gulf. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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