Henderson Beach State Park
Also known as Henderson Beach Park, Henderson Beach State Recreation Area
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 62 campsites
- Official site
- floridastateparks.org(850) 837-7550
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 228 acres, Henderson Beach State Park lies in Okaloosa County, in Destin.
Popular activities here are surfing, beachcombing, swimming, biking, and wildlife watching. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: 62 campsites across 4 camping areas, including tent sites.
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)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 15 | 15 with water | — |
| B | 15 | 15 with water | — |
| C | 15 | 15 with water | — |
| D Restricted use: Host | 17 | 15 with water | — |
Camping details from the park
A: 15 site(s) (15 with water) — RV/Tent, RV, Back-In, Pull-Thru, Tent, Trailer, Bus, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Large Tent (9x12), Pop up, RV/Motorhome, Tent-Trailer, Truck/SUV/Van, Trailer, Bus, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, RV/Motorhome, Tent-Trailer, Truck/SUV/Van
B: 15 site(s) (15 with water) — RV/Tent, Tent, Pull-Thru, Back-In, Tent, Trailer, Bus, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Large Tent (9x12), Pop up, RV/Motorhome, Tent-Trailer, Truck/SUV/Van, Tent
C: 15 site(s) (15 with water) — RV/Tent, RV, Back-In, Pull-Thru, Tent, Trailer, Bus, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Large Tent (9x12), Pop up, RV/Motorhome, Tent-Trailer, Truck/SUV/Van, Trailer, Bus, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, RV/Motorhome, Tent-Trailer, Truck/SUV/Van
D: 17 site(s) (15 with water) — Campground Host, RV/Tent, Back-In, Pull-Thru, Tent, Trailer, Bus, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Large Tent (9x12), Pop up, RV/Motorhome, Tent-Trailer, Truck/SUV/Van
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
HikingBikingWildlife viewing and birdingCampingFishingPicnickingBeachcombingSurfingSwimming
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Trail | 0.51 mi | — | NatureNatural surface |
Trail descriptions from the park
Henderson Trail (Nature) — 0.51 mi, Natural
Swimming
Beach Access; Swimming
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Park or camp store
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
✓ 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
- 17000 Emerald Coast Parkway
Destin, FL 32541 - Nearest town
- Destin
- Coordinates
- 30.3869, -86.4475
- Phone
- (850) 837-7550
Entrances
- Main Entrance
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Florida State Parks (Florida Park Service) — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- FDEP Open Data ArcGIS: Florida State Park Boundaries (PARKS_BOUNDARIES layer 0), dataset modified 2026-09-10 per the DEP open-data hub
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“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