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Here are the 24 best beach camping spots across Florida

By Orlando Weekly Staff on Fri, Apr 7, 2023 at 10:21 am

Love those long, beautiful, sweaty Florida beach days that come every spring? Well, what if you kept the party going and took your beach nap to a whole new level? Florida is home to plenty of beach camping spots across the state, many within driving distance of Orlando. Some have a little more luxury (like bathrooms), some are really for those who want to rough it, all come with priceless breathtaking views and a true Florida experience.

So, pack plenty of sunscreen and maybe some bug spray, too. Here are 24 of Florida's best spots to camp on the beach.

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Photo via Navarre Beach Campground/Yelp

Navarre Beach Campground

9201 Navarre Parkway, Navarre
Pack up your RV and drive to this tropical escape, located just minutes from some of the Gulf’s best beaches. You could brave the crowds of those tourist sand traps, or you could kick back at the campground’s own private stretch of sand on the Santa Rosa Sound with unspoiled beaches and picturesque waters.

Photo via North Beach Camp Resort/Yelp

North Beach Camp Resort

4125 Coastal Highway (A1A), St. Augustine
This cozy campground is nestled in between the Atlantic Ocean and the North River, so no matter which way you walk, you’re going to hit a beach. You can camp right on the riverfront or pick a campsite under a cluster of moss-covered oaks and palmettos. And if eating burnt hotdogs and s'mores every night starts to get old, there’s even a full-service restaurant available for campers located right on the oceanfront with a great view of the sunset.

Photo via Caladesi Island State Park/Yelp

Caladesi Island State Park

1 Causeway Blvd., Dunedin
Caladesi Island visitors can take a ferry or kayak over during the day to enjoy the white sandy beaches, but only those with boats will be allowed to dock at one of the marina campsites overnight. Those lucky guests are treated to an island getaway without the nuisance of towering hotels and beach condos ruining their Instagram photos.

Photo via St. George Island State Park/Yelp

St. George Island State Park

1900 E. Gulf Beach Drive, St. George Island
The traditional camping facility has 60 campsites with all the necessities, but it’s located a short, quarter-mile walk from the beach. If you want the full shoreline experience you’ll have to ditch the luxuries and head to the primitive campsite. There won’t be any restrooms, showers or fresh water, but you’ll be only feet away from the shoreline of Apalachicola Bay.