Region:
Northwest
TOPSAIL HILL PRESERVE STATE PARK
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Contact Information
7525 W. Scenic Highway 30A
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459
Phone: 877-232-2478
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park encompasses
1640 acres of the most intact coastal ecosystem
in Florida making it a nature lover’s paradise.
Rare coastal dune lakes, quiet beaches, old-growth
longleaf pines, sand pine scrub and a variety of
wetlands can be found within the preserve. As you
explore these and other ecosystems watch for a variety
of rare and endangered wildflowers including Large
leaved Jointweed, and Cruise’s and Godfrey’s
golden asters.
Hours of Operation
The park is open 8 AM until sunset 365 days a year.
Driving Directions
Located in Santa Rosa Beach 10 miles east of Destin,
FL. Take Interstate 10 to Exit 14 (Defuniak Springs)
and follow U.S. Highway 331 south. Travel 27 miles
to U.S. Highway 98. Turn right and travel approximately
5 miles west to scenic Highway 30A. Turn left and
go ¼ mile to the entrance on the right.
ACTIVITIES
Full Facility Camping
The Gregory E Moore RV Resort has 156 sites with
water, 30 or 50 amp electric, cable, sewer, heated
swimming pool, laundry, shuffleboard and tennis
courts. Bathhouses are heated and cooled. Big rigs
welcome.
Beaches
Swim, sun, beachcomb for sea beans and watch shorebirds
along 3.2 miles of quiet, white quartz sand beaches
with the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico lapping
on the shore.
Bicycling
Come and enjoy a beautiful ride along our half-mile
stretch of paved road that leads to the beach. Riders
may conveniently access the newly paved county path
along Hwy 30A into the park.
Cabins
Bungalows are located within Gregory E. Moore RV
campgrounds near the tram stop and are available
for weekly or monthly rental. Each bungalow is fully
furnished and equipped with all appliances, cable
TV, and linens. Our one-bedroom bungalows have additional
sleeping of a fold out couch. Each bungalow has
a carport, full kitchen, bathroom, living room and
utility room.
Fishing
Try your luck on our excellent fishing spots. Enjoy
fish water fishing on one of our coastal dune lakes.
These lakes are full of many types of freshwater
fish including bass, pan fish, and freshwater catfish.
The 3.2 mile stretch of secluded beach is excellent
for saltwater fishing. Catch a pompano, red fish,
Spanish or king mackerel. License is required for
fresh and saltwater fishing.
Nature Trails
Explore our Morris Lake Nature Trail as it meanders
2.5 miles through ancient dunes and scrub communities.
Along this trail you can see old remnants of iron
tracks can be seen from the first WWII missile development
program in the U.S. Hikers can also enjoy miles
of abandoned jeep trails within the park. Nature
enthusiasts may discover a diverse array of plants
and animals along a trail meandering next to Campbell
Lake.
Picnicking
Enjoy a picnic under our picnic pavilion at the
end of Topsail Road and beach boardwalk.
Swimming
Swim in the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico
anywhere along 3.2 miles of quiet, white quartz
sand beaches. Lifeguards are not available.
