Sleep under the stars: Discover camping and RV parks
Visiting Destin-Fort Walton Beach is all about getting outside. On that note, why not stay outside? Destin-Fort Walton Beach is home to some beautiful outdoor areas you can enjoy from the comfort of your rig or tent!
Whether you enjoy the challenge of tent camping, or want all of the comforts of home with you in your RV, there is a perfect campsite for every type of explorer.
Henderson Beach State Park Campground
Henderson Beach State Park Campgrounds are overflowing with the lush, captivating beauty of Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Henderson Beach State Park is along the Gulf coast and allows for recreational beach access such as swimming, sunbathing and fishing. Fishing licenses and regulations are required. Henderson Beach Campgrounds include 60 gravel-paved campsites for your RV or camper. The road in the designated camping area doubles as a peaceful bike path for campers who like to cycle. The camping amenities include heated and air-conditioned bathhouses, showers, and coin-operated laundry machines. Sites also have electrical hookups and water for your campers and RVs. Make a reservation for your camper or RV and get ready to enjoy the great outdoors.
Hiking at Henderson Beach State Park is a pet-friendly experience that brings you closer to the sand dunes and coastal vegetation which make up the National Seashore. One of the sand dunes encircles an abandoned military bunker and provides a spectacular view of the Gulf of Mexico.
For a hike with a challenge, Henderson Beach participates in geocaching as a part of the Operation Recreation GeoTour. Geocaching is the chance for you and your party to pick up a handheld Global Positioning System (GPS) and start hunting for hidden caches located by GPS signal.
Destin West RV Resort
Camping out in an RV doesn’t have to be a trip to the wilderness. At Destin West RV Resort, you’re glamping in style! The resort is right on Choctawhatchee Bay, with many waterfront and water view campsites. The campsites at Destin West RV Resort are driveways with pavers, a picnic area, electrical and water hook-ups, and plenty of privacy from the landscaping. When you camp here, expect to find an accommodating environment that allows pets and provides on-site laundry machines and a bathhouse.
All Destin West RV Resort guests get full access to amenities at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach. The Island Resort is just a short walk across Highway 98. The hotel faces the Gulf and amenities include a splash pad for the kids, resort beach access, a beach bar, and restaurants on the premises. The star attraction of the resort is the waterfall grotto pool. The dual service bar serves drinks to those on dry land or to those in the pool. Walk up and claim a bar stool or swim up and place a drink order. Book your campsite spot at Destin West RV Resort for a great view and fantastic extras.
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
Located in Niceville along the beautiful waters of Rocky Bayou, you’ll find Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park. If you’re interested in calm waters and plenty of trails to explore, this is the park for you. Grab a paddleboard or kayak and head out onto the water. Don’t forget a fishing pole to catch your dinner! Fishing licenses and regulations are required. With 42 spaces that fit the needs of RV and tent campers alike, you’re sure to find a home away from home.