Camping?

[Douglas the Intrepid]

So whats the best place to legally go tent camping in the area?

 

[Em]

not many from which to choose. Topsail State Park, Grayton Beach State Park, and I think Barrett's RV park on Hwy 98 near Peach Creek is about it in South Walton.

 

[Douglas the Intrepid]

Grayton Beach is full up for the weekend. I just snagged a tent site at Topsail for tomorrow night!

 

[Em]

Grayton and Topsail are usually filled from Memorial Day - Labor Day so you got lucky.

 

[beachmouse]

If you're into primitive wilderness camping, there are a good number of primitive campgrounds on Eglin Reservation. Call or stop in the Jackson Guard office in Niceville for more info and permits.

 

[Douglas the Intrepid]

Grayton and Topsail are usually filled from Memorial Day - Labor Day so you got lucky.

The online booking system the Florida Parks service utilizes is pretty neat, showing in real time available camp sites. I just have to go buy some supplies for tomorrow night now! Smores, steak and shrimp sound about right. lol

 

[Gidget]

DTI - we had some friends come on Memorial Day weekend and they camped at Grayton. When they booked MONTHS AGO they got the last spot. We were shocked to see sooooo many vacant spots when we visited them @ the campground. A lot of places also take "walk ins" - they keep several slots open for just that.

HAVE FUN and REPORT BACK! Douglas the INTREPID camper!

 

[Lynnie]

OK, so you're camping during yellow fly season? FTLOC! Take that cactus juice stuff with you, Douglas. I think I recall doing all kinds of tent camping in the living room and dining room........this wasn't that long ago either!

 

[Douglas the Intrepid]

OK, so you're camping during yellow fly season? FTLOC! Take that cactus juice stuff with you, Douglas. I think I recall doing all kinds of tent camping in the living room and dining room........this wasn't that long ago either!

I honestly haven't even seen any yellow flies yet this year Lynnie and I have been going to the beach daily! Maybe its a swamp thing? lol

Goofing around in the house can be fun, but I want to make memories that Imygyn will always hopefully treasure. I need a real campfire and the woods for that!

 

[scooterbug44]

Be sure to ask the rangers about any bear precautions. Based on your menu, I think they would love to raid your leftovers while you are sleeping!

We had a great time camping as kids - though we tended to follow the Griswold Family method of family camping outings .

Do NOT let her whittle her own wiener/marshmallow stick unsupervised, do not put gasoline OR bug repellant on the fire, beware bikers and anyone who brings their own accordion, and you will escape most of our mistakes.