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Moonpie Farm and Creamery

5. Moonpie Farm and Creamery

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49mi from Eden Gardens State Park · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · Cottondale, FL
The property has been in my family since the early 1930s. the old homestead was my Great Grandparents, it still standing and I currently under demo once complete we are building a small cabin The old barn is now where most of the birds roost. The Greasy Skillet is now a big chicken coop. during hurricane Michael a big tree uprooted and up-rooted the concrete slab with it. What is now my home was my grandparent's house. I renovated some of it and moved in after the loss of my grandma. We are a WORKING FARM You will see and hear all the farm sounds! You can pet the goats . You never know their might even be baby goat to hold and bottle feed. There are chickens, ducks, geese, guinea fowl, quail and turkeys galore. We now have Peacocks!!! We also have 4 BIG PIG that love ear scratches. We offer farm tours!!! There are livestock guardian dogs that protect the farm. They sleep lots during the day and patrol at night so they bark lots at night... We are a REAL WORKING FARM. You can join in on morning feeding or collet eggs. You can watch or help with morning milking! If you are real adventurous you can help around the farm!!! You can pitch you tent in the pine forest or in the open area next to the ponds! We make and sell homemade cheeses. Please check out our Farm Store ! We are conveniently located off of I-10 and hwy 231. We have numerus Florida State Parks within minutes of our location! Please DO NOT take Sapp Rd or Admiral Rd they do not go to the farm.
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Bay Forest Retreat

6. Bay Forest Retreat

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47mi from Eden Gardens State Park · 7 sites · Tents, Lodging · Navarre, FL
Explore 11+ acres of rustic and untamed woods. We are a military veteran family who enjoys the land as a place for family and friends to explore, camp, and relax at the 250+ feet of the East Bay beach. We do not have WiFi, but we do have 5g service throughout the 11 acre property. Our camping sites DO NOT have electricity These are hike-in only campsites ☺️ Primitive camping is permitted at designated wooded high grounds in the middle of the property. It is a 5 and 10-minute rugged hike in to the middle ground respectively. The trail remains under development, so please bring close-toed shoes or boots for hiking throughout the property (depending on rainfall, there may be mud and water). We have two primitive campsites these campsites are first come first serve, they are not assigned when booking. Plesea see pictures. Our Glamper tent is a 10x12 canvas furnished full size bed with bedding, pillows and enough floor space for two sleeping bags. The tens are located off a short trial, but rugged 2-minute hike from the parking area. We provide the opportunity to go camping without having to pack the tent. Closed toed shoes are highly suggested as well as plenty of lighting with batteries or solar charging capability. This is a rugged, fun and serene camping experience. Locates justminutes from the Emerald Coast - 7 mins to Navarre Beach, - 30 mins to Pensacola Beach, - 15 mins to Naval Live Oaks, - 45 mins to Fort Pickens, - 50 mins to NAS Pensacola, - 45 mins to Santa Rosa Island, - 35 mins to Okaloosa Island, - 40 mins to Destin. Recommended local restaurants: St. Michael's Brewery which has rotating food trucks and is family friendly, Ye Olde Brothers Brewery, Dewey Destin’s, Andy D's on Navarre Beach, Stripe's Pub, Johnny Huston's, Windjammers, TC’s Front Porch, Deb’s Coffee, The Eatery food truck park, Top’s Burgers, and New York Pizza Depot. Other sightseeing in the area includes: Museums: National Naval Aviation Museum, Air Force Armament Museum, Fort Pickens, Indian Temple Mound Museum, Pensacola Museum of Art, Museum of Industry, and Destin History & Fishing Museum Additional activities include: Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center, HH Arts Gallery, Emerald Coast Science Center, Gulf Breeze Zoo, and Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park.
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Gateway Trails

7. Gateway Trails

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45mi from Eden Gardens State Park · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Holt, FL
🌲 Gateway Trails – Wooded, Gated & Peaceful Getaway Welcome to Gateway Trails, a 14-acre gated and wooded campground bordering Blackwater River State Forest—your basecamp for North Florida’s best rivers, trails, and beaches. Whether you’re tent camping, van traveling, or bringing your RV, you’ll find spacious, private, and well-maintained sites surrounded by pines and native forest. 🦌 Enjoy both forest and coast — explore the creeks, canoe routes, and hiking trails of Blackwater River State Forest, or head 45 minutes south to the Emerald Coast beaches of Destin, Navarre, and Okaloosa Island. 🏕️ Campsites • 3 Full Hook-Up RV Sites – Water, electric & sewer (1 × 50 AMP, 2 × 30 AMP) • Water & Electric Site – Ideal for smaller RVs or vans • Tent/Car/Van Site – With water & electric hookup • Boondocking Site – Dry camping; dump station available ($10 fee) • Primitive Tent Site – Quiet, secluded forest spot 🚿 Amenities • 🧺 Washhouse – Full bathroom with shower, flush toilet & coin washer/dryer • 🚰 Dump Station – $10 use fee • 🚗 Secure Gated Entry for guest privacy • 🌐 Wi-Fi (spotty in some wooded areas) • 🐾 Pet Friendly – Off-leash time possible with host coordination • 🥾 ½-Mile Trail – On-site hiking & biking loop 📍 Location Highlights 3 mi → Baker or Holt for groceries & restaurants 7 min → I-10 Holt Exit 45 1.9 mi → Bone Creek Recreation Area 5 mi → Blackwater River access (via dirt road) 35–50 mi → Destin / Pensacola / Pensacola Beach Convenient stop for travelers from TX, LA, AL, or GA en route to Tampa or Walt Disney World! 🌿 Sounds of Nature Gateway Trails is a peaceful setting, but you may hear the friendly chorus of nearby farm life—donkeys braying, roosters crowing, cows mooing, or the occasional dog announcing deer in the forest. It’s all part of the charm of country camping! 🧺 Washhouse Courtesy & Cleanliness The washhouse is a shared courtesy space for all campers. Cleanliness and respect are mandatory. No one cleans up after you. Failure to follow rules may result in loss of access or removal without refund. Please ensure you’re aligned with our washhouse expectations before booking. 🌐 Find Us 📸 gatewaytrails850.com 📱 Instagram: @gatewaytrails850 💬 Facebook: Gateway Trails
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Panama City Beach RV Resort

8. Panama City Beach RV Resort

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27mi from Eden Gardens State Park · 117 sites · RVs · Panama City Beach, FL
We are a cute little RV resort just across from the Gulf of Mexico. You can ride your bikes or take a golf cart ride over to St. Andrews State Park. There are many great activities close by to choose from. Our friendly and helpful staff would be delighted to help! We are open year-round and would love to have you here! We have full hookups on all of our sites. We are across the street from the beach, a short 5-minute walk. Heated pool. Clean bathhouses. Laundromat and fitness room. We are just minutes away from St. Andrews State Park. They have great nature trails you can walk or ride your bike. Come check out our great location and meet all of the wonderful guests we have! Free high-speed wireless internet is brand new along with beach access from our private, gated resort. We’re really pet-friendly here and even have a fantastic dog park.
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Local's Life

9. Local's Life

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28mi from Eden Gardens State Park · 1 site · Tent, RV · Fort Walton Beach, FL
We have a nice little RV pad on the back of our coastal home. Situated on a little bayou that opens out into Choctawhatchee Bay. Crab Island is only a 10 minute boat ride away. You would have access to our small dock and there is a neighborhood boat ramp less than one hundred feet away. This is a great place for kayaks, wave runners, and small boats. If you don't have a boat, we can set up any kind of trip you want. We are all licensed captains and own multiple Crab Island businesses. So we can set up charters for you on the following boats: Sailing trip on a restored 1963 Pearson Ensign. Can accommodate up to 6 people. This is a classic sailboat that is easy to sail and easy to learn to sail. A restored 1966 Boston Whaler that is perfect for couples looking for a sunset cruise, etc. Can accommodate up to 6 people but it perfect for 2 -4. We can go to Crab Island, look for dolphins or find our own private island beach. Waverunner tours. We can take you on a guided wave runner tour looking for dolphins and private beaches. You will drive one wave runner while our licensed captain guided you on another one. Insurance does not allow us to rent these out solo but there are many good vendors in the area to do that. Inshore flats skiff targeting redfish and trout on light spinning gear and fly rods. This boat is best fished with no more than 3 people. Rates: $150 per hour for less than 3 hours $500 for half day (4 hours) $600 for 6 hours The neighborhood is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Fort Walton with large oaks and magnolias providing plenty of shade for bike riding and walking. Downtown Fort Walton with its shops and quaint restaurants is only a mile away. Didn't bring a bike, we have 2 you can use. During the summer, there are fireworks every Wednesday night that are viewable from this spot. The site comes with water/sewer and 30 Amp hookup. The sight can accommodate up to 43' for trailer and vehicle.
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Retroville 1960s Drive In Rv Park

12. Retroville 1960s Drive In Rv Park

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6.4mi from Eden Gardens State Park · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · Freeport, FL
Introducing a 1960s-70s Drive-In Movie/TV Themed RV Park & Retro Photo Experience! Were a “Guide To Florida 2025” Winner for Best Vacation Destinations in Florida From “Hemi” to “Jimi” from the “Protests” to ”Apollo”, Retroville Rv Park is a full-service hookup RV Park on the water front of Choctawhatchee Bay. We feature a large collection of 1960’s and 70’s memorabilia and have the “Retro” Theme at all pads and throughout the park. It will not only be a place to camp while vacationing but a place to relive and experience the “Drive in movie and TV theme ” and enjoy the decor and vibes of “60-70s Americana” that was such a short-lived time in our past. We will feature Wi-Fi at all sites along with easy access to Hwy 331. From there you can visit our world famous beautiful white sandy shores on 30a, restaurants galore, live entertainment and all levels of shopping! Rv Park and Photo Experience all at one Place! 1960s props for photos, 1969 Man on the Moon Newspaper, Vintage Gas Station Signs 1964 Coca Cola Machine with Ice Cold Drinks and Coca Cola Room and table for Retro photos! Office Outside Drive-In Movie Speakers, Outside Vintage Pay Phones Superman Phone Booth , Beatles Yellow Submarine Shark, 45 RPM Record Player with Records for great Retro photos, Vintage Gas Pumps, Vintage Parking Meters 1965 3-Wheel Vintage Golf Cart for Retro pics. “TeeVump” is our Vintage Gas Pump combo Television for great Retro Photos. Our Mid-Century “Retroville” Sign for photos with your classic Hot Rods and motorcycles Coming Soon this winter a Waterfront Dock to fish and paddle board from! Public Restroom with 1960s Superman Phone Booth/ Photo Booth / Shower We also have extra storage for your car, haulers and flatbed trailers!
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Glamping In Paradise

14. Glamping In Paradise

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32mi from Eden Gardens State Park · 1 site · Lodging · Westville, FL
Stay cozy and warm in the winter inside our glamping tent with an electric fireplace! (We have a website, but I don't think I can list it here. A google search "Paradise Gardens Westville Florida" will help with that). Elevated on a 20x28 wood deck, surrounded by lush landscaping and many extras, this campsite is less than an hour from lakes, rivers, natural springs, and the famous Emerald Coast. Roam the small fruit and vegetable gardens, where, depending on the season, you can pick grapes and other berries, lemons, limes, oranges, grapefruit, or vegetables like tomatoes, okra, peppers, or squash. Whether you're seeking a romantic escape for two or a family adventure, this glamping haven provides something for everyone. Roast marshmallows over the fire pit, relax in a hammock swing, grill your favorite meal on the bbq, or lay back in the bell tent comfy queen bed while enjoying the AC. If you are looking for an experience, and not just some patch of dirt to camp on, Paradise Gardens is for you. Glamping is the perfect way to enjoy the outdoors without having the hassle of hauling your own gear around. Walk the 25 acres amongst some of the oldest pine trees in Northwest Florida. Take the diameter of a pine tree and multiply by 5 and that tells you the approximate age. Given that some of these trees are between 3 and 5 feet wide, know that when they were saplings, Thomas Edison invented his light bulb, Abraham Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address, and some are old enough to have been there when Jefferson penned the draft of the Declaration of Independence. Beyond the campsite, you can explore the nearby white sand beaches. See the natural springs of Ponce DeLeon, less than 15 minutes away. Or do other activities like swimming, fishing, and hiking. Amenities: 16.4 foot diameter furnished bell tent on a 20x28 elevated wooden deck (3 steps). Queen bed plus couch and small cot, sleeps 2 adults and 2 children. Mini-Fridge 1.6cf, AC, fan, coffee maker, charging port outlets, picnic table, lots of custom lighting, bbq grill, fire pit, outdoor sink, grilling utensils, 2 portable toilet buildings, & outdoor wood shower stall where you can take a hot shower.
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The truck ends at 23 ft. with walking space in front of the truck. Behind the truck, there is about 15 more ft. for a total of 38 ft. 35 max recco'd.

16. Near Downtown and the Beach!

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28mi from Eden Gardens State Park · 1 site · RV · Fort Walton Beach, FL
Welcome to your convenient and cozy camper spot in the heart of Fort Walton Beach! Park your camper in our driveway and enjoy easy access to all the excitement and amenities of downtown, less than a mile away. Put your paddle board in the bay two blocks from here! And the gulf is just a hop, skip and jump over the bridge, about 2 miles from here. With live music, dining, entertainment, and even grocery shopping at Publix within a mile, you'll have everything you need right at your fingertips. Our spacious parking space can accommodate 35' vessel and includes essential hookups like a 30 amp receptacle, 20 amp receptacle, sewer clean out, and potable water. If you have a truck and pull-along trailer, you can drop the trailer and park the truck next to it. With Beach Access 2 just about two miles away, you might prefer to cruise over the bridge on your bike for a day of fun in the sun on the crystal-clear waters and white sands of the Emerald Coast. And if you're a fan of water activities, you're in luck! A boat ramp is located just three blocks away, while a small water access point to the Choctawhatchee Bay is just two blocks away. Whether you're looking for beachside bliss or peaceful paddling on the bay, our location offers the best of both worlds. You can also rent watercraft or hop on a dolphin tour, all from our unique downtown area. Please note two things: 1. This is a spot to park and sleep. There isn't any hangout space to share with you on the property just yet. We have added a fire pit, but you must obtain permission first (which is not guaranteed) and the owners must be home to use it. 2. We're undergoing some cosmetic upgrades. Our neighborhood is beautiful and welcoming. Come experience the charm of Fort Walton Beach from the comfort of your camper spot!
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The Emerald Coast Oasis

18. The Emerald Coast Oasis

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46mi from Eden Gardens State Park · 1 site · RV · Navarre, FL
Welcome to The Emerald Coast Oasis RV Spot! Experience the ultimate blend of relaxation and adventure at The Emerald Coast Oasis, located on the breathtaking shores of The Emerald Coast. Situated in a tranquil sound-side community that we call home year-round, our RV spot offers the perfect balance of serenity and excitement. Features: Full-time residence on-site for your convenience and assistance Prime location on the renowned Emerald Coast Spacious RV spot with all essential hookups Serene surroundings amidst coastal beauty Close proximity to beach access and water activities Amenities: Access to local attractions, dining, and shopping Welcoming community atmosphere Assistance and recommendations from knowledgeable hosts Experience the Emerald Coast Lifestyle: Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or an extended stay, The Emerald Coast Oasis RV Spot provides the perfect backdrop for your next adventure. Dive into the crystal-clear waters, bask in the sun on pristine beaches, and immerse yourself in the charm of our coastal community. Secure your spot today at The Emerald Coast Oasis RV Spot and discover the beauty and hospitality of The Emerald Coast like never before. Features: Full sewer hookup 50 amp electrical hookup Walkable and bikeable neighborhood Water access nearby Important Details: Not pet or kid-friendly Available for up to 2 adults aged 25 and up only No area rugs or other items allowed on grass that may kill or inhibit growth of grass.
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Quiet and Secluded in Panama City!

20. Quiet and Secluded in Panama City!

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33mi from Eden Gardens State Park · 2 sites · RVs · Panama City, FL
Nestled in the heart of historic Millville, our property offers a tranquil escape just minutes from the best of Panama City. Watson Bayou is steps away, with two boat slips nearby. Historic downtown Panama City is less than a mile away, Tyndall Air Force Base is only 9 miles, and Panama City’s stunning beaches are just a quick 12-mile drive. Whether you’re vacationing or passing through, you’ll enjoy all the comforts of home at this serene retreat. Built in 1922, "Millville Mansion"—a quaint cottage named by my mother’s family—offers 2 cozy RV spaces, one on a concrete pad, replacing the garage lost to Hurricane Michael; and the second on a large gravel parking area. While the area is still recovering from the hurricane, the property is fully functional, and its charm remains intact. Amenities (shared with tenants and other RV guests): Guests can enjoy: A screened-in porch A spacious back deck shaded by a historic oak tree Ample private parking for vehicles and a boat (bring your own) A shared laundry room (2 free loads included with hookups; $5/load for extras) Site 1 has 50Amp Site 2 has 30 Amp Both sites have water available, shared via a Y connector at the faucet. The Neighborhood: Explore the unique charm of Millville, from the local farmer’s market and hiking trails to art galleries and coastal fishing. The surrounding historic neighborhood is still undergoing restoration, and while some areas show signs of the hurricane, the home-like atmosphere of our property ensures a relaxing stay. Arrival & Setup Check-in is after 2 PM. You’ll find a covered front porch overlooking Millville Cemetery and a concrete parking area as well as a gravel area in the back, perfect for setting up your RV and outdoor living space. Big rigs are welcome—please refer to our guidebook for the best route to the property. Your Stay Sip morning coffee on the expansive deck, stroll through Millville’s trails, or enjoy a beach day. Whether seeking relaxation or adventure, "Millville Mansion" is your gateway to Panama City’s hidden gems. Be sure to check out the digital guidebook for a plethora of activities nearby. Note: Repairs and landscaping are ongoing but do not affect the functionality or comfort of your stay. Long term stays considered, lease Reqd. NO tent/car camping
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About

Nestled within 163 acres of historic land, camping near Eden Gardens offers a unique outdoor experience that combines nature's beauty with a touch of history. The focal point of the park is a beautifully renovated two-story house, surrounded by moss-draped live oaks. This elegant mansion, built in 1897, takes you back to a prosperous era when the forests of longleaf pine and cypress were abundant in this part of the state. Owned and renovated by Lois Maxon in 1963, the house is now a showplace for her family heirlooms and antiques. As a camper near Eden Gardens, you have the opportunity to explore this historic gem and immerse yourself in its rich heritage. But that's not all. The allure of camping near Eden Gardens extends beyond its historic charm. The park offers a plethora of outdoor activities that will satisfy even the most adventurous souls. Lace up your hiking boots and embark on scenic trails that wind through the park's lush landscape. Feel the thrill of mountain biking along challenging paths that will test your skills and leave you craving for more. If you're a nature enthusiast, you'll be delighted to know that Eden Gardens is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. Take a leisurely stroll through the park and marvel at the beauty of the surrounding nature. Keep your eyes peeled for rare bird species and other wildlife that call this place their home.

When to go

The best time to visit Eden Gardens State Park is from October to May, when the gardens burst into a kaleidoscope of color with blooming camellias and azaleas. The mild weather during these months provides the perfect backdrop for outdoor activities. Summers can be hot and humid, so plan accordingly if you visit during this season.

Know before you go

  • Check the park's operating hours, which are subject to change, before planning your visit.
  • Accessibility is a priority, with amenities available for all visitors to enjoy.
  • Remember to bring cash, check, or credit card for tour fees at the Wesley House.
  • Service animals are welcome throughout the park, ensuring all guests can explore comfortably.
  • Stay hydrated by refilling your water bottles at the park's refillable water station.
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