Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- Reservations can be made at the Florida State Parks website or by phone.
- As this is a very popular park, booking in advance is recommended and can be done up to 11 months in advance. Florida State Park campsites are almost always in high demand, so move quickly—many experienced Florida campers book their spots on the first day that bookings open up.
- If you can’t secure your preferred dates, keep checking. Spots sometimes open up as others’ plans change.
When to Go
Summer is the prime season for camping in this part of Florida. If you are planning a summer visit, try to make reservations as far in advance as possible. Otherwise, opting for spring or fall instead promises more availability and fewer crowds. With that said, the park is a great place to visit any time of year and does see many visitors year-round.
Know Before You Go
- Three park stores are open during the summer season (March to Labor Day).
- From Memorial Day to Labor Day, rangers host information talks at the campfire circle on Friday evenings.
- Water sports equipment, including canoes, kayaks, and snorkeling gear, can be rented in the park.
- All pets must be on a six-foot leash and continuously attended. Pets are not allowed on the beach, wetlands, boardwalks, playground, or in any buildings.
St. Andrews State Park
This park is a gorgeous setting for swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, and sunbathing.
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Near Panama City, St. Andrews State Park draws visitors to its white sands and emerald green waters. With the Gulf of Mexico on one side and St. Andrews Bay on the other, it’s a top spot for watersports, especially swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and even surfing. Two fishing piers, a jetty, and a boat ramp provide opportunities for anglers, while two nature trails wind through diverse coastal plants, providing the opportunity to spot some of the migratory birds and butterflies that pass through. You can also look for alligators at the Gator Lake Trail and Overlook. A 60-site campground is situated in the pinewoods near Grand Lagoon.
Near Panama City, St. Andrews State Park draws visitors to its white sands and emerald green waters. With the Gulf of Mexico on one side and St. Andrews Bay on the other, it’s a top spot for watersports, especially swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and even surfing. Two fishing piers, a jetty, and a boat ramp provide opportunities for anglers, while two nature trails wind through diverse coastal plants, providing the opportunity to spot some of the migratory birds and butterflies that pass through. You can also look for alligators at the Gator Lake Trail and Overlook. A 60-site campground is situated in the pinewoods near Grand Lagoon.
Activities in the park
2 campgrounds in St. Andrews State Park
At the north end of St. Andrews St. Park you’ll find peaceful Pine Grove Campground, tucked away from most of the hustle and bustle of the park. Campsites here come with water and electric hookups plus picnic tables and grills. If your clothes get all sandy from a day on the beach, don’t worry; campers have access to a laundry facility near the ca Read more...
Right off of Grand Lagoon you’ll find Lagoon Campground, whose campsites come equipped with water and electric hookups, picnic tables, and grills. Just south of this campground you’ll find the fishing pier and boat launch, and just to the north you’ll find the campfire circle, where during the summer months rangers gather with campers to share int Read more...
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Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
When to Go
Summer is the prime season for camping in this part of Florida. If you are planning a summer visit, try to make reservations as far in advance as possible. Otherwise, opting for spring or fall instead promises more availability and fewer crowds. With that said, the park is a great place to visit any time of year and does see many visitors year-round.
Know Before You Go
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