The Best RV Beach Camping in Florida

Are you looking for RV beach camping in Florida? We found 12 of the best campgrounds and RV parks on Florida beaches. Find out where in the sunshine state they are located and what makes them so unique.

Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park

Located on a barrier island along the Apalachicola Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park is all about salty waters, sunny days, and clear night skies. All 60 campsites are equipped with electricity and water hookups, six of which are accessible. There is a dump station, two bathhouses, a playground, and a nature trail near the campground. The beach is a 10-minute walk or a short drive away.  

RV campers staying at St. George park revel in swimming, paddling, or fishing for flounder, redfish, sea trout, and other native fish. Wildlife enthusiasts enjoy watching sea turtles, dolphins, and nearly 300 species of birds thrive on the gulf. RVers can stay dry and sunbathe on white sandy beaches, hike through pine flatwood forests and along wooden boardwalks, or stargaze on moonless nights.

Emerald Beach RV Park 

With 79 full hookup paved campsites, a 300-foot pier, a heated pool, and a private white sandy beach on the Santa Rosa Sound, Emerald Beach RV park has been rated #1 for NW Florida Campgrounds, Resorts & RV Parks. The park is located 40 minutes east of Pensacola in Navarre, Florida, on the Florida Panhandle and minutes from Navarre Beach. 

Campers will enjoy a quiet stay with beautiful views of the shallow and still waters of the sound. The family-friendly private beach has permanent umbrellas and an inviting cute tiki sitting area. RV beach sites have an exclusive deck where RVers can lounge in their camping chairs while looking out onto the water. 

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler

Gamble Rogers is a 145-acre park located on a barrier island between the sparkling waters of the Atlantic ocean and the brackish Intracoastal Waterway in Flagler Beach. The park is bordered on the North by St. Augustine and by Daytona Beach towards the South.

RVers can camp in 68 sites with water and electricity, a nearby dump station, and two bathhouses. Half of the campsites are beachside, some with ocean views, the other half are in the Riverside Camping Area surrounded by maritime hammocks (low forests of evergreen broadleaved trees). RV campers come to Gamble Rogers to enjoy a swim in either the ocean or Intracoastal, build sandcastles in golden-brown coquina sand, watch Pelicans and sandpipers hunt down their meals, and hike along nature trails with views of native plants and animals. 

Gulf Waters RV Resort / Fort Myers Beach

Designed for large rigs and fifth wheels, Gulf Waters RV Resort is an upscale, beautifully landscaped park with paved roads and campsites. The park itself is a destination with a bocce ball court, tennis courts, pickleball courts, pool, hot tub, and tiki bar.

Although Gulf Waters has 318 full hookup campsites, all sites are independently owned and maintained. This RV park is 10-minutes from the beach. Still, it’s included as a “Best RV Beach Camping in Florida” location because of the quality of amenities and the number of community activities, live music, happy hour, and resort fun that is offered. 

North Beach Camp Resort

Although privately owned, North Beach Camp Resort looks more like a state park with its 30-acres of packed sand roads and campsites separated by dense small oaks and dwarf palmetto palms. The campground looks rustic, but campsites have full hookups and cable. Located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Tolomato River, the beach is right across the street, with easy access on foot, by car, or bike. If you don’t want to go across the street, there is direct access to a tiny beach located on the river.

The North Beach Camp Resort also has a pool, shuffleboard court, playground, and a large pier, so don’t forget to bring your fishing gear! The resort is close to Historic St. Augustine and has restaurants within walking distance. 

Old Salt RV Park

Located 1500 feet from Mexico Beach on the Gulf of Mexico, Old Salt RV park is small with 28 full hookup gravel sites. The park is neatly landscaped and clean, with an open green space in the center and a communal fire pit and grill. 

The entire reason campers stay at Old Salt is for a quiet and safe place that is just a short distance from the sugar-white sands of Mexico Beach. Although the RV park does not have standard amenities such as a clubhouse or pool, it offers large campsites and accommodates larger trailers and motorhomes. 

Outdoor Resorts

Do you prefer a pool by the beach, the Intracoastal, or in the middle of a park? Well, at Outdoor Resorts in Melbourne Beach, you can have all three. With 576 paved and manicured full hookup sites, Outdoor Resorts is a large RV park with rentable sites and full-time residents living in mobile homes. 

In addition to spending days splashing in the park’s pools, RV campers can also enjoy a workout in the fitness room, a game or two of pickleball or tennis, or a relaxing soak in the hot tub. Cross the street to enjoy beach-side swimming, sunbathing, or seashell collecting. 

Pensacola Beach RV Resort

Nope, that’s not a postcard you are looking at; that’s the picturesque Pensacola Beach RV Resort with white-sand resort-style beach, Sneaky Tiki Bar, and island vibe. The park is located on the Santa Rosa Sound and across from Pensacola Beach on the Gulf Coast. 

All 72 RV sites are paved, landscaped, and have full hookups. RVers can enjoy a swim in the immaculate pool, the calm waters of the sound, or the warm and salty waters of the Gulf. Those needing a break from the water can walk along the beach (Santa Rosa or Gulf), watch the sunset or sunrise on the pier, party at the tiki bar, or enjoy a little AC at the clubhouse.

Presnell’s Bayside Marina & RV Resort 

Known for incredible sunsets, onsite marina, and boat rentals, Presnells’ Bayside Marina and RV Resort location on St. Joseph Bay make it a fishing, scalloping and boating paradise. Mexico Beach is a 10-minute drive away, but RVers interested in swimming can enjoy the heated pool or a swim in the calm bay waters. 

Campers lacking sea legs can play volleyball and cornhole, enjoy the view from the clubhouse deck, relax on a bayside hammock, or make new friends at the fire pit. All campsites have full hookups, gravel and are separated by grassy strips of land. Tall swaying palms dot the property, and a short walk takes you to the bay.

Sunshine Key RV Resort and Marina

Tropical breezes, turquoise waters, and a private sandy beach are three reasons why RV campers stay at Sunshine Key RV Resort and Marina located on the 75-acre island of Ohio Key. This Florida Keys RV resort and marina are an excellent place to swim in the heated pool or the warm gulf waters, play a round of tennis, shoot some hoops at the basketball court, or go boating, fishing, or paddling.

All 399 campsites are full hookups, level, gravel. Palm trees and other simple landscaping are found throughout the resort and marina. RVers interested in a little more quiet experience can walk across the street to the uninhabited part of Ohio Key or explore Bahia Honda State Park (it’s only 1 mile away).

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

Named for its 25-foot dune, Topsail Hill offers three miles of white quartz beaches, established pine forests, sandy scrub, dunes and wetlands, and diverse terrestrial and aquatic wildlife. 

The campground has 156 full hookup campsites that are gravel or concrete with shade from pines and oaks and grassy divisions between sites. Campers can swim at the campground pool or walk, bike, or ride the tram to the beach. There are plenty of opportunities to hike, fish, and paddle. Oh, and there is a cute coffee shop onsite. 

Turtle Beach Campground

Located on the beach on Siesta Key, Turtle Beach Campground is a small county park with 39 crush shell campsites with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. Camping at Turtle Beach is perfect for visitors interested in fishing, kayaking, playing volleyball, or playing horseshoes.

The campground is a simple rectangle with full hookups and shady, wooded, private sites. This is a no-frills campground that is all about proximity to the beach. The Siesta Key Breeze Trolly will also take you from the campground to the white sands of Siesta Beach for free. 

Final Thoughts

If you are looking for more RV beach camping in Florida, check out this list on The Dyrt. If you are looking for free RV beach camping, check out Bayside Campground at Escribano Point Wildlife Management Area.