Eglin AFB, FL - Recreation

    Local Eglin AFB, FL Parks

    Apalachicola National Forest - 83 miles away
    Phone: 850-643-2282
    11152 NW State Route 20
    Bristol, FL 32321
    Description: The Apalachicola National Forest provides a wealth of outdoor recreation within the over 500k acres of land. There are hiking trails, caverns, sinkholes, savannas, and amazing wildflower blooms. Camping is allowed in the park campgrounds.
    Grayton Beach State Park - 4 miles away
    Phone: 850-267-8300
    357 Main Park Road
    Santa Rosa, FL 32459
    Description: This park is a full service area right on the the beautiful Grayton Beach. The park offers multiple boating options, swimming, fishing, and moonlit romantic evenings. There is also great hiking and canoeing through the marshlands if you want to enjoy the Florida ecosystems.
    Camp Helen State Park - 10 miles away
    Phone: 850-233-5059
    23937 Panama City Beach Parkway
    Panama City Beach, FL 32413
    Description: Camp Helen State park is bordered on three sides by the Gulf of Mexico and shows remnants of life from over 4,000 years ago. The park has day use activities such as swimming, beach combing, nature study, hiking, and both salt and freshwater fishing.
    Deer Lake State Park - 15 miles away
    Phone: 850-267-8300
    6721 East County Road 30A
    Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
    Description: Deer Lake State Park is named for the coastal dune lake within its boundaries. This park provides beautiful sites for the wildflower enthusiast. There is a boardwalk across the dunes, which provides beach access for swimming, picnicking, fishing, and an amazing view of the dune ecosystem.
    Saint Andrews State Park - 30 miles away
    Phone: 850-233-5140
    4607 State Park Lane
    Panama City, FL 32408
    Description: St. Andrews State Park is a former military reservation that is a favorite for water sport enthusiasts who can enjoy swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, and canoeing off the beach. There are also two fishing piers, a jetty, and a boat ramp. As well, land lovers can enjoy the miles of nature trails through the Florida coastal lands.

    Local Eglin AFB, FL Campgrounds

    Grayton Beach State Park - 4 miles away
    Phone: 850-267-8300
    357 Main Park Road
    Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
    RVs Allowed? Yes
    Description: Grayton Beach campground offers cabin rentals of various sizes, RV and tent sites. Reservations may be made up to 11 months in advance, an as this is a popular site, you are encouraged to make them early. The park grounds offer beaches for lounging or swimming, cycling trails, boat ramps, hiking trails, and wildlife viewing. Check in with the park rangers to find the best spots.
    Saint Andrews Campgrounds - 30 miles away
    Phone: 850-233-5140
    4607 State Park Lane
    Panama City, FL 32408
    RVs Allowed? Yes
    Description: Saint Andrews offers many camping opportunities. There is a full service camp area with two loops for RVs up to 45 feet in length. The campgrounds also offer a primitive campground area that is available for groups up to 25 people. It includes picnic tables, fire pit, showers and restrooms. There is also a youth camping site available for small groups. Campers who plan to arrive after sunset should call the park office during the day to get instructions for park access.
    Raccoon River Campground - 21 miles away
    Phone: 850-234--0181
    12209 Huchinson Blvd
    Panama City Beach, FL 32407
    RVs Allowed? Yes
    Description: Raccoon River Campground is centrally located in Panama City to provide access to shopping, beaches, water parks, nightclubs, and restaurants with less than a 5 minute trip. Amenities at the camp include bathhouses, swimming pools, laundry, camp store, game room, fishing, playground, and sports areas. The site offers full service RV sites, as well as tent camping sites that can support up to 8 persons.
    Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort - 24 miles away
    Phone: 1-800-232-2478
    1957 Allison Avenue
    Panama City Beach, FL 32407
    RVs Allowed? Yes
    Description: Emerald Coast is open year round with both summer and winter rates available. They offer daily, weekly, and monthly rates for their RV sites, as well as on site park models that can be rented. The park offers daily planned events, cable, WiFi, picnic tables, laundry, multi-use trails, and of course easy access to the sunny beaches.
    Venture Out - 29 miles away
    Phone: 850-234-2247
    4345 Thomas Drive
    Panama City Beach, FL 32408
    RVs Allowed? Yes
    Description: Venture out offers RV lot rentals for day or long term use. They also offer vacation home rentals through various rental agencies listed on their website. Venture out has various on site sports areas, swimming pools, mini-golf, picnic areas, playgrounds, beach coming, and fishing.