Grayton Beach State Park
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Sugar-white sand, tall dunes and a rare coastal dune lake right behind the beach. Arrive early in summer; the day-use lot fills fast.
- Nearest town
- Santa Rosa Beach, FL
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 30.3290, -86.1600
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, June, September and December. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
© April Nobile · CC BY 4.0St. Andrews State Park
© Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0Fort Pickens, Gulf Islands National Seashore
© Jodybwiki · CC BY-SA 3.0Gulf State Park
© Harley Flowers from Daphne Al, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Fairhope Municipal Pier
Campsites nearby
- Greyton state beachCampsite0 mi from Grayton Beach State Park
- Sand Pond Recreation AreaCampsite18 mi from Grayton Beach State Park
- Pine Log State ForestMotorhome stopover18 mi from Grayton Beach State ParkMotorhomes
- Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State ParkCampsite20 mi from Grayton Beach State Park
- Raccoon River CampgroundCampsite22 mi from Grayton Beach State Park
- KOA Holiday RV Park and CampgroundMotorhome stopover25 mi from Grayton Beach State ParkMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
All campsites in Florida · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Grayton Beach State Park?
Grayton Beach State Park is in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, at GPS 30.3290, -86.1600. It is about 21 mi from Destin.
Can you camp near Grayton Beach State Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Greyton state beach, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 24 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Grayton Beach State Park?
Grayton Beach State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: White sand on the Panhandle: Pensacola to Panama City Beach.
What is there to see near Grayton Beach State Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: St. Andrews State Park (29 mi), Fort Pickens, Gulf Islands National Seashore (67 mi), Gulf State Park (89 mi) and Fairhope Municipal Pier (105 mi).
When is the best time to visit Grayton Beach State Park?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, June, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)