Child on a boogie board running towards the ocean

Grayton Beach State Park

A nationally ranked nature wonderland with something for everyone

Hours

8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year

Fees

$5 per vehicle

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Location

357 Main Park Rd.
Santa Rosa Beach FL 32459

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Contact Info

850-267-8300

Welcome to Grayton Beach State Park

Soaking in warm gulf breezes while relaxing on pristine Grayton Beach might be the main attraction, but that’s only one aspect to this gorgeous park.

Grayton Beach consistently ranks among the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the United States. Western Lake offers fishing and paddling, and those who want to explore on foot have four miles of trails to traverse through a coastal forest where scrub oaks and magnolias stand, bent and twisted by salt winds.

An overnight excursion yields its own unique experience with a stay in one of the well-outfitted cabins or a more rustic accommodation at one of Grayton’s cozy campgrounds. At nearly 2,000 acres, Grayton Beach State Park is more than a backdrop for golden sunrises and silver moonlit evenings.

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Patrick Hartsfield
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Manager's Message

The sun is high in the sky and the Gulf of Mexico's clear emerald green water is calling, what a great time to enjoy a walk along the sugar white beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Grayton Beach is the ideal place to bring your family and experience "The Real Florida."
Every Stamp is a story
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Every Stamp Is A Story

We invite you to visit any one of our amazing state parks, and to save your adventures with the Special Edition Real Florida Passport. This travel-sized journal is the perfect place to collect your memories and discover new places to explore! Each Florida State Park has a unique stamp and story.
Annual Pass
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Florida State Parks Annual Pass

A Florida State Parks Annual Pass allows frequent visitors to enjoy parks for pennies a day! Annual Passes can be purchased a variety of ways and are available for individuals or families.

Experiences

Birding
Birding
Camping
Camping
Hiking
Hiking
Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife Viewing
Paddling
Paddling
Boating
Boating
Bicycling
Bicycling
Fishing
Fishing
Swimming
Swimming

Amenities

Campgrounds
Campgrounds
Cabins
Cabins
RV
RV
Campfire Circles
Campfire Circles
Beach
Beach
Canoe Kayak Launch
Canoe Kayak Launch
Boat Ramp
Boat Ramp
Picnic Pavilion
Picnic Pavilion
Nature Trail
Nature Trail
Interpretive Exhibit
Interpretive Exhibit
Pets
Pets
Accessible Amenities
Accessible Amenities
Restroom Facilities
Restroom Facilities
Parking
Parking

Grayton Beach
Family enjoying the beach
Time Lapse picture of waves on the beach
Kids enjoying a picnic at a campsite table
Kids with fishing gear standing on the boardwalk
Hiking trail in the flatwoods
Grayton Beach
Grayton Beach
View from a canoe
Sunset view at Grayton Beach
Kids Playing in the Surf
Grayton Beach
Grayton Beach Surfer
Grayton Beach Kayakers
Trails at Grayton Beach
Grayton Beach
Grayton Beach
Grayton Beach Child in Water
Beach view at Topsail
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Beaches and Coasts

Iconic as Sunshine, the beaches and coasts of Florida have come to represent the state. Marshes, beaches and mangroves create unparalleled beauty, the full scope of which can be seen in Florida State Parks
Big Lagoon State Park Trail
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Trails

Whether by bicycle, horse, wheelchair, kayak or on your own two feet, trails both within and outside our state parks can lead to a wide variety of adventure and opportunity throughout Florida.

People Make the Parks

Chris, a Florida Park Ranger on a boardwalk, overlooking the ocean.

Staff Spotlight

A true Florida native, Chris Horkman is right at home as a park ranger at the coastal Grayton Beach. His passion for the park brings a genuine sense of pride and care in all the work that he does.
A group of volunteers, standing around all the trash they collected.

Volunteer Spotlight

On National Public Lands Day volunteers help support state parks. Clean-up of debris is one of many way they contribute.
Friends of Grayton Beach State Park and Deer Lake State Parks

Friends of Grayton Beach State Park and Deer Lake State Parks

Friends Groups meet the critical needs of individual parks and the system of state parks. They share one thing in common – passion for parks.

This Park is Recognized by:

Green Lodging
Great Florida Birding Trail

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