Grayton Beach State Park Campground
Open year-round. Reservations available up to 11 months in advance through ReserveAmerica. The park frequently reaches capacity during high visitation periods and may temporarily close to day visitors, though campers with reservations are always admitted.
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued July 22 at 5:15AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
HLSTAE This product covers eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia **BERTHA MOVING AWAY. TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS ARE CANCELLED.** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - All watches and warnings have been canceled * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 160 miles west-southwest of Panama City - 29.4N 88.3W - Storm Intensity 50 mph - Movement West or 270 degrees at 5 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ ...TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS HAVE ENDED AS BERTHA MOVES AWAY FROM THE REGION... At 4 AM CDT, the center of Tropical Storm Bertha was located about 165 miles west-southwest of Panama City. Bertha was moving to the west at 5 mph. This general motion away from the region will continue through Thursday. Maximum sustained winds were near 50 mph. As Bertha moves further from the eastern Panhandle and in the direction of Louisiana, weather conditions along the coast will slowly improve today. Lingering gusty squalls this morning will diminish around midday. Lingering windy conditions are still expected. Sustained winds along the coast near 25 mph are expected until this afternoon, so a Wind Advisory is now in effect for coastal communities along the Panhandle and Forgotten Coasts. Ocean and surf conditions will be slower to improve. Very rough surf will continue into Thursday morning. Substantial improvement in seas over the open Gulf will finally get underway on Thursday. At the beaches, life-threatening rip currents will continue through Friday. Beachgoers should heed the advice of beach flags and plan to have fun out of the water. Minor coastal flooding is likely this morning during the high tide cycle along the coast of Apalachee Bay west of the Aucilla River and along the Florida Panhandle coast. 1 to 2 feet of inundation over normally dry ground near the shoreline is expected around the time of high tide. No additional coastal flooding is expected after the this morning's high tide cycle. Brief downpours through today may cause short-lived nuisance flooding and ponding of water on roads, mainly over the Panhandle. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * SURGE: Minor coastal flooding remains possible around the time of high tide this morning along the Panhandle coast and the Forgotten Coast. Normally dry ground near the shoreline may experience 1 to 2 feet of inundation. Elsewhere across eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia, little to no impact is anticipated. * WIND: Little additional impact is anticipated at this time across eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Beachgoers should remain out of the water today due to dangerous surf conditions. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement issued by the National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.
Wind Advisory issued July 22 at 5:00AM EDT until July 22 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Bay and South Walton Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Rip Current Statement issued July 22 at 3:50AM EDT until July 25 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...South Walton, Coastal Bay and Coastal Gulf Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will continue to remain elevated this morning. The highest water levels are expected between now and late morning. 1 to 2 feet of inundation of normally dry ground is expected along the immediate coast.
About
Grayton Beach State Park Campground sits within nearly 2,000 acres of coastal wilderness along Florida's scenic Highway 30A. The campground's 59 sites are divided between two distinct areas: the original loop features sites along Western Lake and marsh habitat, while the newer upper loop offers full hookup sites with more maneuvering room for larger RVs. Each site comes equipped with water and electric connections, a picnic table, and a fire ring with a flip-over grill surface for cooking. The park is renowned for its stunning beach, consistently ranked among America's best, featuring sugar-white sand and emerald-green waters typical of the Gulf Islands National Seashore region. Beyond the beach, campers can explore the rare coastal dune lake ecosystem of Western Lake, hike the nature trail through pine flatwoods and scrub habitat, or paddle along the lake's shoreline. The campground sits close enough to the small town of Grayton Beach to walk to local restaurants and shops. Facilities include hot showers, flush restrooms, and an RV dump station. While there's no camp store on-site, ice and firewood are available at the ranger station, and the Grayton General Store is about a mile away. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially during peak season, as the park frequently reaches capacity during busy periods.
Directions
From Interstate 10, take Exit 85 and head south on Highway 331 for 29 miles to Highway 98. Turn left (east) on Highway 98 and proceed 1.5 miles. Turn right (south) on County Road 283 and continue 1 mile to the four-way stop. Turn left (east) on County Road 30A and drive 0.5 miles. The park entrance is on the right.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $30 - $775 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (850) 267-8300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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