Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
One of the most pristine undeveloped beaches on the Gulf Coast — nearly 5,240 ft of Gulf frontage across 450+ acres of protected state land. Here’s how to use it.
The Biggest State Park on 30A
Topsail Hill Preserve is the westernmost of 30A’s state parks and one of the largest — 450+ acres of protected land with nearly a mile of undeveloped Gulf frontage. Like Grayton Beach and Deer Lake, it’s run by Florida State Parks with a gated entrance and a per-vehicle entry fee, not a free county access.
Topsail Hill Preserve — Get Directions
Park at the Main Lot, Ride the Free Tram
Day-use visitors park at the main lot off US-98 (7679 W Co Hwy 30A) and take the free tram to the beach — it runs continuously, or you can walk it in about 15 minutes if you’d rather. Verify: current entry fee amount at floridastateparks.org before you go.
- Arrive early on peak summer days — the park can reach capacity and close the gate
- Restrooms and showers
- ADA — Mobi-Mat and a beach wheelchair available
- Hiking and biking trails throughout the preserve
Three Coastal Dune Lakes, and a Full Campground
Beyond the beach itself, Topsail Hill has 3 coastal dune lakes and picnic areas scattered through the preserve. It’s also a genuine campground destination — 156 full-hookup RV sites (paved, with electric/water/sewer) plus tent sites, with reservations at floridastateparks.org.
On-site: a café, heated pool, laundry, shuffleboard, horseshoes, and a tennis court. Cabins are also available, and the campground itself is golf cart friendly.
“One of the most pristine undeveloped beaches on the Gulf Coast — nearly a mile of protected Gulf frontage.”
Room to Sit, State Park Rules Apply
Because this is a state park and not a county RBA, a couple of the rules that apply elsewhere on 30A work differently here:
- Bonfires: not allowed. Florida State Parks prohibit open beach fires here — this is a flat no, not the county’s permit system.
- Dogs: allowed on the trails, but not on the beach itself.
- Lifeguards: none on duty here — always check conditions before you get in the water.
Dune Allen and Fort Panic Are Close By
If you’d rather skip the entry fee, Dune Allen RBA and Fort Panic RBA 43 are both free county RBAs nearby, with their own parking and full ADA ramps.
Know Before You Go
- This is a paid state park, not a free RBA. Verify the current entry fee at floridastateparks.org.
- Park can reach capacity and close the gate on peak summer days — arrive early.
- No beach bonfires. Florida State Parks don’t allow them here, unlike the county’s permit system at the RBAs.
- Dogs are trail-only — not allowed on the beach itself.
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