Grayton Dunes Beach Access (Garfield St)
A Small Access in Historic Grayton Beach
Grayton Dunes Neighborhood Beach Access (county #32B) is at 288 Garfield St, Grayton Beach. A second Grayton Dunes access (#32A) is at 199 Banfill St. [1] Coordinates: 30.3286876, -86.1647185.
📍 Grayton Dunes Beach Access (Garfield St) — Get DirectionsParking — The Honest Version
- 4 spaces at the access. [1]
- Park & Ride: paid parking at the Grayton Beach Park & Ride, 1505 S County Hwy 283, with a free Beach Tram to the Bets “Beachmama” Haynes Regional Beach Access at 44 Hotz Ave. [2]
- Free street parking on DeFuniak St and 30A. [2]
- Grayton Beach Municipal parking rates:
- March to October: $5 an hour or $15 a day
- November to February: $5 a day
- Non-resident permits: $90 a week or $205 a year [3]
What’s Actually There
- No restrooms at this access. [1]
- The Haynes access at 44 Hotz Ave has restrooms, rinse showers, a boardwalk, a 360-degree observation deck and a Beach Tram stop. [2][4]
Getting to the Sand
- The county lists it as ADA compatible. [1]
- The Fire District doesn’t list a beach wheelchair here. [5]
A second Grayton Dunes access (#32A) is at 199 Banfill St.
The Beach Itself — Room to Sit, a Few Rules to Know
- Lifeguards: the Fire District has a tower at Grayton Beach Regional Beach Access [6], staffed 10 a.m.–6 p.m. from March 1 to October 31. [7]
- Bonfires: allowed with a South Walton Fire District permit. “Grayton Dunes RBA” is on SWFD’s permit location list, and you can choose a propane fire or a wood-burning fire. Lighting a beach fire without a permit carries a $500 penalty.
- Dogs: not allowed on Walton County beaches, except service animals and permitted residents. [9]
- Leave No Trace: take all gear off the beach overnight. Tents can be no larger than 10×10 ft; Grayton Beach is exempt from the 4-ft walkway rule. [9][10]
Sea Turtle Nesting Season
Sea turtle nesting season in Walton County runs May 1 through October 31. During the season, keep lights off the beach at night (no flashlights, lanterns or flash photography), fill in holes and knock down sandcastles before you leave, and take all your beach gear with you when you leave. Disturbing a turtle or nest is a state and federal violation.
If You Want Options
Grayton Beach State Park is $5 per vehicle and open 8 a.m. to sunset. It may close for a few hours when it reaches capacity. [11]
Know Before You Go
- 4 spaces at the access. [1]
- No restrooms at this access. [1]
- The county lists it as ADA compatible. [1]
- Lifeguards: the Fire District has a tower at Grayton Beach Regional Beach Access [6], staffed 10 a.m.–6 p.m. from March 1 to October 31. [7]
- Bonfires: allowed with a South Walton Fire District permit. “Grayton Dunes RBA” is on SWFD’s permit location list, and you can choose a propane fire or a wood-burning fire. Lighting a beach fire without a permit carries a $500 penalty.
Sources
1. Walton County Beach Access Chart (07-15-26): https://www.mywaltonfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/45361/Beach-Access-Chart-Website-07-15-26
2. Walton County Tourism, Haynes RBA ribbon cutting: https://www.waltoncountyfltourism.com/press/walton-county-hold-ribbon-cutting-for-bets-beachmama-haynes-regional-beach-access/
3. Park Walton County FAQ: https://www.parkwaltonco.org/faqs
4. Walton County Tourism, Haynes RBA opening: https://www.waltoncountyfltourism.com/press/walton-county-celebrates-opening-bets-beachmama-haynes-regional-beach-access/
5. Visit South Walton, beach safety: https://www.visitsouthwalton.com/beach-safety/
6. 30A.com, SWFD tower list: https://30a.com/swfd-lifeguard-services/
7. SWFD 2026 season announcement: https://sowal.com/forum/all-about-sowal/114391-swfd-2026-beach-safety-season-begins-mar-1-with-lifeguard-towers
8. SWFD bonfire permit form: https://www.swfd.org/beach-safety/bonfire-permit-request
9. Walton County Ordinance 2025-22: https://www.mywaltonfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/44641/Ordinance-2025-22-Waterways–Beach-Activities-Ordinance
10. Walton County Leave No Trace: https://www.waltoncountyfltourism.com/leave-no-trace/
11. Florida State Parks, Grayton Beach: https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/grayton-beach-state-park
- SWFD bonfire permit form: https://www.swfd.org/beach-safety/bonfire-permit-request
- SWFD beach bonfires (permit rules, $500 penalty): https://www.swfd.org/beach-safety/beach-bonfires
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