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  4. Henderson Beach State Park

Camping at Henderson Beach State Park near Destin

State park · Destin · 54 campsites

A forested campground near fishing, and hiking. RV fit varies by site.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 60 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

0 available sites

0 open of 54 sites
Sold out for Nov 13 – Nov 15.

We checked every night of your stay on Florida State Parks: no site is open for all 2 nights. Some sites are open on some nights.

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Availability on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 54 sites.

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Park notices 1
  • Facility Important Information

    The park gates close at sunset. If you plan to arrive late please, contact the park prior to 5 p.m. (Central) on the day of your arrival. Check in time is 3 p.m. Check out time is 1 p.m. For… Read full notice

    The park gates close at sunset. If you plan to arrive late please, contact the park prior to 5 p.m. (Central) on the day of your arrival.
    Check in time is 3 p.m. Check out time is 1 p.m.

    For everyone's enjoyment, including pets, please observe the pet camping rules found in the complete Florida State Parks Pet Policy, click here floridastateparks.org/things-to-know/pet-policy.

    Pets are not allowed in any state park cabins or cabin areas.

    Service animals are welcome in all areas of the park where visitors are normally allowed.

    No one younger than 18 may camp overnight unless accompanied by a responsible adult, who will remain onsite for the period rented.

From the Florida State Parks booking site, checked Nov 7, 2026.

No site is open for every night of your stay

You book directly on Florida State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Florida State Parks ↗

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Amenities & location

  • Accessible
  • Electric Hookup
  • Electric Hookup 30
  • Electric Hookup 50
  • Pets Allowed
  • Water Hookup
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
14 nights

Hookups (individual campsites): 52 electric individual sites.

Location

17000 Emerald Coast Parkway
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Henderson Beach State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Henderson Beach State Park?
Longest RV site listed: 60 ft (52 of 52 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Henderson Beach State Park have RV hookups?
52 electric individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Henderson Beach State Park?
Reservable on reserve.floridastateparks.org (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Henderson Beach State Park?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reserve.floridastateparks.org listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 60 ft (52 of 52 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 52 electric individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 19 pull-through, 33 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 4 paved, 50 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 54 sites
Shade
Listing 0 of 53 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reserve.floridastateparks.org
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 17000 Emerald Coast Parkway (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Geronimo RV Resort

5.1 mi from Henderson Beach State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $89/night
$178 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Quiet bay access camping

8.7 mi from Henderson Beach State Park (straight-line)
Sites $60/night
$120 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Local's Life

8.7 mi from Henderson Beach State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $51/night
$102 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Alert at Gulf Islands National Seashore nearby
  • Park Closure: Battery 234 Loop Road Closure The Battery 234 Loop Road and Battery Cooper within the GUIS, Fort Pickens Management Area will be closed to all for vehicle, bicyclists, and foot (pedestrian) traffic until further notice for safety purposes until the park can correct the leaning and… Details ↗

Active alerts from the National Park Service. Check before you go.

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Clear Kayaking Eco Adventure Tour in Marianna Destin area · 2 hr–2.5 hr · from $75/person
    • Original Cruisin' Tikis 3hr Crab Island Sandbar Adventure Destin area · 3 hr · from $89/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Dolphin Cruise in Destin FL Destin area · 1 hr · from $35/person

Self-guided tours at 4 mi away, Gulf Islands National Seashore

  • Advanced Redoubt Walking Tour · 15–45 min · Stops: Advanced Redoubt Tour Stop 1: The Glacis, Advanced Redoubt Tour Stop 2: The Traverses, Advanced Redoubt Tour Stop 3: The Dry Ditch, Advanced Redoubt Tour Stop 4: Wall Pitting, Advanced Redoubt Tour Stop 5: The Drawbridge

    The United States Army Corps of Engineers designed and built Advanced Redoubt between 1845-1870. With the construction of this fort, the United States established complete control of Pensacola Bay and…

  • Davis Bayou Scenic Tour · 30–120 min · Stops: Davis Bayou Overlook, Davis Bayou Visitor Center Picnic Area, Davis Bayou Fishing Pier, Davis Bayou Gator Pond, Stark Bayou Overlook, Davis Bayou Boat Launch

    Gulf Islands National Seashore in Mississippi is a great place to observe a variety of habitats, including many offshore. Davis Bayou is one of the unique areas in our park that allows visitors to…

  • Fort Massachusetts WalkingTour · 15–60 min · Stops: Fort Massachusetts Tour: Stop 1, Fort Massachusetts Tour: Stop 2, Fort Massachusetts Tour: Stop 3, Fort Massachusetts Tour: Stop 4, Fort Massachusetts Tour: Stop 5, Fort Massachusetts Tour: Stop 6 +5 more

    Walk through history at Fort Massachusetts, located on the remote Ship Island. Take a ferry or personal vessel to the island about 12 miles offshore and step back in time to the Civil War era.

Source: National Park Service. Tours are in the free NPS App.

Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 50 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 60 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Spacious 2022 Cruiser RV MGP 3100BH Ultra Lite - King Bed!
Spacious 2022 Cruiser RV MGP 3100BH Ultra Lite - King Bed!

Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 10 · 100 mi from campground

$130/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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2022 Forest River Cherokee Arctic Wolf
2022 Forest River Cherokee Arctic Wolf

Fifth wheel · 38 ft · sleeps 7 · 170 mi from campground

$135/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Lil slice of Paradise-Delivery Only
Lil slice of Paradise-Delivery Only

Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 10 · 178 mi from campground

$125/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

View rental
Things to do

Activities near Henderson Beach State Park

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Original Cruisin' Tikis 3hr Crab Island Sandbar Adventure
Original Cruisin' Tikis 3hr Crab Island Sandbar Adventure

Destin area · 3 hr · from $89/person

Dolphin Cruise in Destin FL
Dolphin Cruise in Destin FL

Destin area · 1 hr · from $35/person

Clear Kayaking Eco Adventure Tour in Marianna
Clear Kayaking Eco Adventure Tour in Marianna

Destin area · 2 hr–2.5 hr · from $75/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Destin Dolphin Cruise
Destin Dolphin Cruise

Destin area · 1.5 hr · from $27/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

stays up to 14 nights (Florida State Parks rules).

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Florida State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 20265%95%0%
Dec 20268%92%0%
Jan 20274%96%0%
Feb 20273%97%0%
Mar 20272%98%0%
Apr 20272%98%0%
May 20272%98%0%
Dolphin & Sunset Cruises
Dolphin & Sunset Cruises

Destin area · 1.5 hr · from $39/person

Original Cruisin' Tikis Sunset Dolphin Cruise
Original Cruisin' Tikis Sunset Dolphin Cruise

Destin area · 1.5 hr · from $69/person

Tailfins Tiki CRAB ISLAND
Tailfins Tiki CRAB ISLAND

Destin area · 3 hr · from $78/person

3 Hour Crab Island Tour from Destin Non Private with Floats
3 Hour Crab Island Tour from Destin Non Private with Floats

Destin area · 3 hr · from $65/person

Sunset Dolphin Cruise
Sunset Dolphin Cruise

Destin area · 2 hr · from $36/person

Free things to do (National Park Service)

Ranger programs, trails and park activities — typically free. Separate from paid tours above.

From the National Park Service · 4 mi away, Gulf Islands National Seashore

Sunrise with water
Photo: NPS/Everitt
Watch the Sunrise/Sunset at Gulf Islands

15-60 Minutes

Forts, beaches, bayous, and batteries provide amazing views of both sunrise and sunset over the Gulf of Mexico.

kayak on the bayou
Photo: NPS//Image
Paddling in Gulf Islands

1-8 Hours

Canoe, kayak, or paddleboard in the beautiful blue-green waters and calm bayous of Gulf Islands National Seashore.

Gulf Islands Bookstore
Photo: NPS Photo/Kiss
Visit the Gulf Islands Park Store

5-60 Minutes

Purchase souvenirs and more pages for your passport at this bookstore located within historic Fort Pickens.

Gulf Islands Virtual Cancellations
Photo: NPS
Get Your Passport Stamped at Gulf Islands

5-15 Minutes

Collecting stamps, also known as cancellations, is a fun way to commemorate your visit to a new place. Learn where to get your passport stamped at Gulf Islands.

A bicyclist pedals on the road with sand dunes in the foreground and the ocean behind.
Photo: NPS Photo / Owens
Ride your Bike at Gulf Islands

30-180 Minutes

Ride your bicycle for miles up and down the scenic coastal roads of Gulf Islands.

A backpacker crosses over a bridge with poles in hand.
Photo: NPS Photo/Kiss
Florida National Scenic Trail

2-5 Days

This 36-mile contiguous section of the Florida National Scenic Trail is the southernmost portion of trail. This moderately strenuous hike can be difficult to traverse at certain…

Source: National Park Service (Gulf Islands National Seashore). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.

Compare site types

54 individual reservable campsites from Florida State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

54 sites · $30/night

Loops: Loop B (14), Loop D (14), Loop A (13), Loop C (13)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15