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Cool Off This Summer In Some Of The Clearest Water In Florida At Henderson Beach State Park

Henderson Beach State Park in Destin, Florida offers a unique camping experience with direct access to some of the clearest water in the state.

Published Aug 11, 2021

Written by 

Marisa Roman

It's not just every day that you can camp right along some of the clearest water in the state of Florida. Henderson Beach State Park, which is smack dab in the beautiful town of Destin, is one of the most majestic campgrounds in the state. Not only do visitors get to camp along Florida's panhandle, but the only thing separating their campsite from the Gulf is a beautiful 30-foot white sand dune. Who's ready to camp?!

Henderson Beach State Park in Destin, Florida is one of the most beautiful parts of the state. Many might say that this part of the panhandle has some of the clearest water in the country.

A panoramic view of a sunny beach with gentle waves and people enjoying the water under a clear blue sky.
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While many visitors come to Henderson Beach State Park for an afternoon, others reserve a campsite to enjoy this natural beauty overnight.

A serene beach scene with white sand, gentle waves, and a clear blue sky, dotted with a few beachgoers in the distance.
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The Henderson Beach State Park campground has 60 campsites that are open to both tents and RVs.

A green tent set up at a campsite surrounded by trees and gravel, with a picnic table and fire pit nearby.
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Each of the campsites offers privacy and seclusion, with little alcove campgrounds mere steps from the beach. For RVs, you can pull through or back-in, and then be surrounded by natural vegetation.

A blue Toyota FJ Cruiser parked on a gravel road, towing a small camper trailer surrounded by greenery.
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One of the reasons why this campground is so popular is because of the direct access to the beach.

A sandy beach with turquoise water, people relaxing, and beach chairs under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
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You’ll be surrounded by warm, crystal clear water from the Gulf of Mexico, which photos just don’t do it justice.

A serene beach scene with soft white sand, gentle waves, and a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
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Plus, Henderson Beach State Park campground is so close to the happenings at Destin, you will have access to restaurants, bars, shops, and more.

Sunset over a beach with golden waves, silhouetted buildings, and people walking along the shore.
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You’ll likely want to set a reservation for this campground way in advance because with water like this, these sites book up fast.

A serene beach scene with clear turquoise water and a bright blue sky. Gentle waves lap at the sandy shore.
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Reserve a campsite for the whole family and enjoy being a hop, skip, and jump away from some of the clearest water in the state.

A vibrant sunset over the ocean, with orange and red hues reflecting on the water and gentle waves lapping at the shore.
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To find out where Henderson Beach State Park is in Florida click here to open the map.

Map showing the coastline of Destin, Florida, highlighting beaches and parks along the area.
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Have you ever been to Henderson Beach State Park in Florida before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or if you're looking for more information about this campground, including current availability, then check out the Florida State Parks page.

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