Photo thanks to Alexander Hatley (CC BY 2.0)
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground
A 156-site state park RV resort on Scenic 30A, with full hookups, a tram to 3 miles of quiet beach and rare coastal dune lakes.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida · 12 miles east of Destin
Season
Year-round
Closed after Hurricane Isaias (Oct. 19)
Elevation
Near sea level
Coastal dunes and dune lakes
Hookups
Full hookups
30/50 amp, water, sewer, cable
Big rigs
Rigs to 45 ft
Not every site fits 45 ft
Updated October 12, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
State park camping on 30A
The Topsail Hill experience
Topsail Hill is the big one: 156 full-hookup RV sites in a 1,600-acre preserve on the west end of Scenic 30A, with a tram to one of the quietest beaches on the coast. Florida State Parks listed it as closed after Hurricane Isaias as of Oct. 19, 2026.
Full hookupsWater, sewer, 30 or 50 amp and cable at 156 RV sites
Big rigs welcomeUp to 45 ft on some sites
Beach tramRuns from the campground to the beach
3.2 miles of beachQuiet, undeveloped and backed by tall dunes
15+ miles of trailsBike and hike to three coastal dune lakes
Heated bathhousesClimate-controlled, with hot showers
LaundryWashers and dryers in the campground
ShuffleboardCourts by the camp store
Camp storeWith a Wi-Fi hotspot outside
Pets welcomeIn the campground; not on the beach
Life at camp
What campers say
The campground report card
Few campgrounds anywhere score this high: 9.4 on RV LIFE from more than 600 reviews and a perfect 5.0 on Campendium. Campers rave about the beach, the trails and the paved sites.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report45 ft Feb 2020
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4G/5GAT&T 4G/5GT-Mobile 4G/5G
Last reported nightly rate$48 Mar 2026
As reported by Campendium and RV LIFE users; the Google score covers the whole park. Confirm site lengths and fees with the park before you go.
On 30A, off US-98
Getting there
The park entrance is on CR-30A just east of its western end at US-98, about 12 miles east of Destin.
From I-10: Exit 56 (SR-85) south through Niceville and over the Mid-Bay Bridge (SR-293, toll) to US-98, then east to CR-30AToll-free from I-10: Exit 85 (US-331) south over the Choctawhatchee Bay bridge to US-98, then west on US-98 to CR-30A
US-98 · CR-30A
Set your GPS
7525 W County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
To the beach*Tram or 1-mile walk
To Miramar BeachAbout 12 min
To Grayton BeachAbout 20 min
To Destin HarborAbout 27 min
Closed after Hurricane Isaias. As of Oct. 19, 2026 the whole park was still closed; check Florida State Parks storm updates before you travel. The main beach boardwalk was already closed for construction.
Check in from 3 p.m. Check-out is 1 p.m.; sites are assigned at the ranger station.
*Drive times are from OpenStreetMap routing and are approximate; US-98 and 30A traffic can double them in summer. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Around Destin & South Walton
Around South Walton
Grayton Beach is 20 minutes east along 30A; Miramar Beach and Destin are 12 to 30 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 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 Topsail Hill, 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: one of the best RV campgrounds in Florida: paved full-hookup sites, a tram to an empty white-sand beach and miles of trails to rare dune lakes, at state park prices. It books out months ahead, not every site fits a 45-foot rig, and after Hurricane Isaias it was closed, so check its status first.
Campground feesFlorida State Parks · checked Oct 8–12, 2026
RV site$42 /night
Utility fee$7 /night
Total before tax$49 /night
Reservation fee$6.70 /booking
FL residents 65+ or with a disability$28 /night
Plus Florida sales tax. The utility fee covers water, electric, cable and sewer. Florida residents 65 or older, or with a qualifying disability award, get 50% off the $42 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) 267-8330.
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 rate it so highly.
Open
Site types
$49 a night before tax, plus a $6.70 booking fee.
Open
Rates & policies
Check-in, stay limits, pets and quiet hours.
Open
Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
Open
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park protects 1,640 acres of dunes, pine flatwoods and coastal dune lakes on the west end of 30A. Its RV campground, once a private resort, has 156 paved sites, plus tent sites, cabins and bungalows.
Best for
- Beach purists: 3.2 miles of quiet, undeveloped beach with tall dunes.
- Cyclists and hikers: 15+ miles of trails and paved paths through the preserve.
- Big rigs: paved sites with full hookups, some to 45 feet.
- Value hunters: about $49 a night before tax on a stretch of coast where resorts charge $100+.
Consider this
- The beach is about a mile from the campground: ride the tram, bike or walk.
- Not every site fits a 45-foot rig; check lengths when you book.
- The main beach boardwalk has been closed for construction since Sept. 16, 2026.
- The park was still closed after Hurricane Isaias as of Oct. 19, 2026.
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 156 RV sites have water, sewer, cable and 30 or 50 amp electric on a paved pad. The fee is the same for every site.
RV site $49/night
$42 plus a $7 utility fee, before tax and the $6.70 reservation fee.
Florida seniors $28/night
Florida residents 65 or older get half off the base fee; the utility fee still applies.
Disability discount $28/night
For Florida residents with a qualifying disability award.
Cabins & bungalows Varies
Cabins and bungalows by the campground; see the reservation site for current rates.
Nightly$49Plus 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 RV45 ftNot all sites
HookupsFull30/50 amp, water, sewer, cable
PetsWelcomeLeashed; not on the beach
Quiet hours11 p.m.–8 a.m.State park rule
Guests8 per siteState park rule
StatusClosedAfter Hurricane Isaias, as of 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.
- Has the park reopened? Check the Florida State Parks storm page before booking.
- Which sites fit my rig? Filter by length on the reservation site.
- Is the tram running? Hours vary by season.
- Is the main boardwalk open? Use the path by the tram station while it’s closed.
- 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?
Check the storm status first, then reserve through Florida State Parks up to 11 months ahead.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. Park photos by Alexander Hatley (CC BY 2.0) and Skye Marthaler (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons. Video: Kimberly Shipley on YouTube. Area photos via Wikimedia Commons: The Bushranger (Western Lake; CC BY-SA 4.0), 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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