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Limited Visitation at this Park

Effective Oct. 26, 2020: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is open (see hours of operation and fee information below). The beach and trails are available. Restroom availability may be limited. The campground pool is currently closed. Visitors are expected to maintain distances of at least six feet apart.

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Topsail Hill Preserve

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

Enjoy gorgeous sail-like dunes rising above the emerald Gulf waters

Campground Bathhouse Closure

The small bathhouse in the campground is closed for construction; however, the big bathhouse and Tent Loop bathhouse remain open for use.   

Hours

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

Fees

$6 per vehicle

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Location

7525 W. County Highway 30A
Santa Rosa Beach FL 32459

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Contact Info

850-267-8330

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Welcome to Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

Topsail Hill is named for its dunes, which rise like a ship's sails over soft sand beaches and the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

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Those same white quartz dunes are responsible for a rare coastal ecosystem — freshwater dune lakes — which teem with aquatic wildlife. Walkers will pass through old-growth pine forests, sandy scrubland, dunes and wetlands, where they may see some of the 13 imperiled species that find refuge here, like the Choctawhatchee beach mouse and otherworldly-looking pitcher plants.

Topsail Hill offers three miles of pristine beaches and is a bird-watching and hiking paradise.

Plan Your Visit

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Manager's Message

With 22 tent campsites, 156 RV sites, 16 bungalows and 16 cabins, there is an option for everyone! The park offers access to a 1,600-acre preserve where an adventure of wildlife exploration awaits.
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Weekly Ranger Programs

Programs and events are currently unavailable.
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Paddling at Topsail

Paddle on the clear emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico along 3.2 miles of white sandy beach. Or explore Campbell Lake, a coastal dune lake surrounded by ancient coastal dunes and maritime forest.

Experiences

Bicycling
Bicycling
Birding
Birding
Camping
Camping
Camping
Camping
Fishing
Fishing
Geo-Seeking
Geo-Seeking
Hiking
Hiking
Paddling
Paddling
Picnicking
Picnicking
Swimming
Swimming
Tours
Tours
Walking and Running
Walking and Running
Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

Amenities

Accessible Amenities
Accessible Amenities
Amphitheater
Amphitheater
Beach
Beach
Cabins
Cabins
Campgrounds
Campgrounds
Canoe Kayak Launch
Canoe Kayak Launch
Concession and Restaurant
Concession and Restaurant
Interpretive Exhibit
Interpretive Exhibit
Laundry
Laundry
Parking
Parking
Pets
Pets
Picnic Pavilion
Picnic Pavilion
Playground
Playground
Restroom Facilities
Restroom Facilities
RV
RV
Shower Station
Shower Station
Visitor Center
Visitor Center

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Photo Gallery

Kids smiling proud of the amazing sandcastle they built
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Children riding bicycles on paved trail
Loggerhead Hatchlings
Topsail Hill Preserve Paddler
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Topsail Hill Preserve Beach View
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Beaches at Topsail

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is home to towering dunes and unearthly landscapes of sand and water. The coastline here is truly special. The park’s namesake, Topsail Hill, is a dune that rises 25 feet above sea level.
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Trails at Topsail

There are over 10 miles of trails at Topsail Hill Preserve. They pass through dunes, secluded forests and beautiful coastal lakes teeming with wildlife.

People Make the Parks

Allen Murray, wearing his ranger uniform and smiling at the camera.

Staff Spotlight

A true public servant, Allen has dedicated himself to helping preserve and protect one of Florida’s most diverse landscapes.
Friends board member Ann Perry stands on the boardwalk with white sandy beach and emerald green water in the background.

Volunteer Spotlight

Ann is the backbone of the Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve. Her leadership, knowledge and love of the park are evident to all who work with her.
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Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

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

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