State Park

Deer Lake State Park

Walton County, FloridaAbout 2,009 acres
Status
Open (per official listing)
Entrance fee
Statewide rule — see below
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Not stated — check with park
Camping
None listedAlso cabins
Official site
floridastateparks.org(850) 267-8300

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Covering about 2,009 acres, Deer Lake State Park lies in Walton County, about 13 miles northwest of Panama City Beach.

Popular activities here are swimming, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.

Fees and passes

Varies by park (mostly per vehicle; some per person/pedestrian/cyclist; some free).

Statewide fee rule from Florida's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.

Reservations

Day use
No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
Booking system
Florida State Parks Reservation System (UseDirect / Tyler 'RDR' platform)

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Cabins and lodging

  • cabin
    Cabin

Things to do

HikingWildlife viewing and birdingPicnickingSwimming

Trails

TrailLengthDifficultyNotes
Deer Lake State Park Trail0.82 mi—NatureNatural surface
Deer Lake State Park Trail0.07 mi—HikingUnpaved surface
Trail descriptions from the park

Deer Lake State Park Trail (Nature) — 0.82 mi, Natural

Deer Lake State Park Trail (Hiking) — 0.07 mi, Unpaved

Swimming

Swimming Area; Beach Area

Amenities

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Picnic shelters
  • Nature center or museum

Water

  • Swimming beach

Lodging

  • Cabins

✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.

Getting there

Address
6350 East County Road 30-A
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Nearest town
Panama City Beach — about 13 mi northwest (straight line)
Coordinates
30.3059, -86.0747
Phone
(850) 267-8300

Entrances

  • Main Entrance

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Nearby state parks

Eden Gardens State Park
4.9 mi northwest (straight line)
Grayton Beach State Park
5.2 mi west (straight line)
Camp Helen State Park
5.5 mi southeast (straight line)
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
12.6 mi west (straight line)
Henderson Beach State Park
22.9 mi west (straight line)
St. Andrews State Park
23 mi southeast (straight line)
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
25.1 mi northwest (straight line)
Ponce de Leon Springs State Park
30.1 mi north (straight line)

Sources and freshness

“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology

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