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Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Near The Gulf Of Mexico In Florida Lets You Glamp In Style

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa Beach offers diverse glamping options and outdoor activities in a unique natural setting.

Published Nov 12, 2021

Written by 

Marisa Roman

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa Beach offers visitors a chance to explore the quartz-sand beaches and the crystal clear tumble of waves in Florida. For anyone who wants to extend their day trip to this remarkable state park, there are a few glamping options to consider. Take your pick from primitive sites, RV spots, cabins, or bungalows in this one-of-a-kind natural wonderland.

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park offers a small, well-kept campground with different options for how you wish to spend the night.

Sign for Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and Gregory E. Moore RV Resort, surrounded by greenery.
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This award-winning state park brings outdoor adventures to the forefront, with guided hikes, fishing, kayaking, beachcombing, and so much more.

A wooden boardwalk winding through sandy dunes and greenery under a clear blue sky.
TripAdvisor Gerri P

Guests have their choice of accommodations at this state park from pitching a tent in a primitive site to setting up shop in a cabin or bungalow just a short walk to the Gulf.

A screened porch with two bicycles parked outside, surrounded by grass and trees under a clear blue sky.
TripAdvisor Rachel H

Sit in the afternoons on your own front porch, enjoying the Gulf breeze and the setting sun in the distance.

A porch with two wooden rocking chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of a grassy area outside.
TripAdvisor Rachael H

Anyone with an RV or trailer can also plug and play at this state park, with RV spots that can accommodate rigs from travel trailers to an A-class.

A serene campsite with several RVs parked near a pond surrounded by trees and lily pads.
Google Austin Hughes

One of the many draws for visitors to this state park is the towering dunes and otherworldly landscapes. Topsail Hill, which is the park’s namesake, rises 25-feet above sea level!

A winding river flows through sandy banks, surrounded by lush greenery and sparse vegetation under a clear sky.
TripAdvisor TheBombays

But even without exploring the 10+ miles of trails and the coastal lakes, just setting up shop on the beach for a relaxing weekend away is worth the trek.

A serene beach scene with gentle waves, soft white sand, and a clear blue sky dotted with fluffy clouds.
TripAdvisor Jeff T

From camping to glamping and beyond, this is one state park in Florida that you will want to visit over and over again.

A serene pond reflects trees and a house, surrounded by lush greenery under a clear sky.
TripAdvisor Gerri P

Head on over to Topsail Hill Preserve for a glamping weekend right on the Gulf of Mexico.

A serene beach at sunset, with gentle waves and footprints in the sand under a colorful sky.
Google Tom Reuter

Have you ever visited Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Florida before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or if you’re looking for more information about renting a glamping spot here, then check out the Florida State Parks website.

If you want more glamping options in Florida, check out this covered wagon campground at Westgate River Ranch.

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