Photo thanks to Ms. Lynn’s Old Pavilion RV Park
Ms. Lynn’s Old Pavilion RV Park
A family-run RV park right on the Gulf at Keaton Beach, where you can back up almost to the water, with a pier, a private boat ramp and some of the best sunsets on the Big Bend.
Perry, Florida · on the Gulf at Keaton Beach, about 40 minutes south of Perry
Season
Year-round
Summer stays prepaid
Elevation
Near sea level
Right on the Gulf
Hookups
Full hookups
30/50 amp, pull-thru and back-in
Big rigs
Small rigs
Longest reported 28 ft; sites are close
Updated October 19, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
On the Gulf at Keaton Beach
The Old Pavilion experience
A family-owned park right on the Gulf at Keaton Beach, open since 1997 and now run by the second generation. Rigs back up almost to the water, with 30/50-amp full hookups, a private pier, a boat ramp and limited dockage. The family rebuilt after Hurricanes Idalia and Helene.
Full hookups30/50 amp, water and sewer
Pull-thru & back-inSome sites a few feet from the Gulf
Boat ramp & dockagePrivate, limited dockage
Private pierFor fishing and sunsets
Fish-cleaning stationOn site
Free Wi-FiPer the park
Golf-cart communityCarts welcome
Pet friendlyLeashed, never left alone
Life at camp
What campers say
The park report card
We don’t recycle other sites’ reviews, but the scores are strong: campers love the waterfront sites, the sunsets, the pelicans and the welcoming family. The trade-offs are close-together sites and no bathhouse or laundry, so bring a self-contained rig.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report28 ft May 2021
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4G/5GAT&T 4G/5G
Last reported nightly rate$70 Feb 2026
As reported by Campendium users. Several reviews predate the 2023 and 2024 hurricanes; the park has since been rebuilt. Rates aren’t published, so check your dates online.
At Keaton Beach on the Big Bend coast
Getting there
Old Pavilion is at the end of the road in Keaton Beach, about 40 minutes south of Perry via US-98/US-19 and County Road 361. The county fishing pier and Hodges Park are within walking distance.
From Perry: US-98/US-19 south, then County Road 361 to Keaton Beach; the park is on the water at the end of the roadFrom Steinhatchee: County Road 361 north along the coast to Keaton Beach
CR-361 · KEATON BEACH
Set your GPS
20771 Keaton Beach Dr, Perry, FL 32348
To the Keaton Beach pier*Walk from camp
To Hagens CoveAbout 18 min
To downtown PerryAbout 40 min
From Tallahassee Intl AirportAbout 1 hr 55 min
Check in from noon. Check-in and check-out are both at 12 p.m.; tell the office if you’ll arrive after 6 p.m. Summer stays (June 15 to Labor Day) are paid in full 45 days ahead.
Mild winters, hot summers. January highs average about 66° with nights near 41°; July highs reach about 92°, so plan outdoor time for mornings.
*Drive times are from OpenStreetMap routing and are approximate. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Around Keaton Beach & the Big Bend
Around Keaton Beach & the Big Bend
The Keaton Beach pier and county boat ramp are a short walk or golf-cart ride away, Hagens Cove is about 20 minutes south, and Steinhatchee is about half an hour down the coast.
Photo thanks to DiscoverTaylor (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Keaton Beach
A small county beach park on the Gulf with a boat ramp and a pier, rebuilding after Hurricanes Idalia and Helene; check what’s open before you go.
Photo thanks to Chastizement (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Hagens Cove
A small picnic area on the Big Bend Wildlife Management Area, where shallow grass flats draw waders and scallopers in summer.
Photo thanks to Ebyabe (CC BY-SA 2.5)
Forest Capital Museum State Park
Florida’s forestry story in a cypress museum, with a 19th-century Cracker homestead out back. The Florida Forest Festival is held here each October.
Photo thanks to Mjrmtg (CC BY 4.0)
Steinhatchee River
A small fishing town at the river mouth, with marinas, seafood restaurants and scallop charters in summer.
More places to stay
Other parks worth a look
Three more places to stay nearby, by drive time.
Photo thanks to Gulf Front RV Park
Gulf Front RV Park
A dozen concrete pull-thru pads facing the Gulf marsh at Keaton Beach, with a boat ramp nearby.
Photo thanks to Kamp Keaton
Kamp Keaton
A small, tidy park near Keaton Beach with 50-amp full hookups, a pool and room for your boat.
Photo thanks to Old Highway 19 RV Park
Old Highway 19 RV Park
Pull-thru full hookups under live oaks south of Perry, with a fishing pond and a big dog park.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether Old Pavilion fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: the place to stay if you want your RV on the water at Keaton Beach, with a pier, a ramp and sunsets out the windshield. Sites are snug and there’s no bathhouse or laundry, so it suits self-contained rigs and people who plan to spend their days on the water.
Nightly ratesReported rates · checked Oct 19, 2026
RV site, Sep 2026 (RV LIFE)$75 /night
RV site, Sep 2026 (RV LIFE)$60 /night
RV site, Aug 2026 (RV LIFE)$75 /night
RV site, Feb 2026 (Campendium)$70 /night
The park doesn’t publish a rate card; prices show when you pick dates in its Firefly booking system. These are rates campers reported paying. Nightly, weekly, monthly and long-term stays are available; call (850) 578-2484.
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) 578-2484.
Typical January afternoon
Perry66°
Chicago32°
Mild winters: 34° warmer than Chicago in January; July highs reach about 92°.
Is it right for you?
Who it suits, what to consider, and why campers love it.
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Site types
Rates campers reported in 2026.
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Rates & policies
Cancellation, summer prepayment, check-in and pets.
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Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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Ms. Lynn’s Old Pavilion RV Park is a family-owned park on the Gulf at Keaton Beach in Taylor County. It suits anglers, boaters and sunset-chasers with self-contained rigs who want to be right on the water.
Best for
- Waterfront lovers: some sites are a few feet from the Gulf.
- Boaters: a private ramp, limited dockage and a fish-cleaning station.
- Anglers: a private pier, plus the county pier within walking distance.
- Long stays: nightly, weekly, monthly and long-term options.
Consider this
- Sites are close together; reviewers call them snug.
- No bathhouse or laundry; the nearest laundromat is in Perry.
- Summer stays must be paid in full 45 days ahead.
- Keaton Beach is still rebuilding after Hurricane Helene.
Winter in Perry
Typical January afternoon
66°
Perry
Perry-Foley Airport (NOAA)
32°
Chicago
Chicago O’Hare
34 degrees warmer than Chicago, with nights near 41°. Normal January highs, 1991–2020.
Every site has full hookups with 30/50-amp power, with pull-thru and back-in options. Prices depend on dates and site; book online or by phone.
Waterfront site Varies/night
Back right up to the water. Reported rates in 2026 were $60 to $75 a night.
Standard site Varies/night
A full-hookup site a short walk from the water.
Weekly / monthly Call
Nightly, weekly, monthly and long-term stays are offered.
Dockage Ask
Dockage is limited; ask when you reserve.
BookingOnline or phoneFirefly or (850) 578-2484
Check-in12 p.m.Tell the office if after 6 p.m.
Check-out12 p.m.
Quiet hours10 p.m.–7 a.m.
Cancel 15+ daysFull refundMinus $10 and the $3.50 booking fee
Cancel 7–14 days50% refundMinus the $3.50 booking fee
Under 7 daysNo refundNo-shows may be charged a night
Summer staysPrepaidJune 15–Labor Day: paid 45 days ahead
WeatherNo refundsExcept extreme events like hurricanes
PetsAllowedLeashed and never left alone
Checked against oldpavilionrvpark.com on October 19, 2026. Rates and rules can change; see the park’s policy page or call (850) 578-2484.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- Can I get a waterfront site? Ask which sites are on the Gulf.
- Will my rig fit? Sites are snug; give your length and slide-outs.
- Is dockage available? It’s limited; ask when you book.
- What are long-stay rates? Call for weekly and monthly pricing.
- How do summer prepayments work? See the policies below.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Ready to wake up on the Gulf?
Check your dates online or call the family, then bring the boat, the fishing rods and a chair for sunset.
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 Ms. Lynn’s Old Pavilion RV Park, with our thanks. Video: RetirementLife4Us on YouTube. Area photos via Wikimedia Commons: DiscoverTaylor (Keaton Beach; CC BY-SA 4.0), Chastizement (Hagens Cove; CC BY-SA 4.0), Ebyabe (Forest Capital Museum; CC BY-SA 2.5), Mjrmtg (Steinhatchee River; CC BY 4.0); the images were resized. Other-park photos: Gulf Front RV Park, Kamp Keaton and Old Highway 19 RV Park (see their pages for credits). Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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