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hamilton71801
Explorer
Jul 22, 2014

Beach getaway options

I'm looking for a long weekend beach destination around October around Gulf Shores or Destin. Top Sail is very nice but I really want a spot on the beach if possible. I'm leaning towards hitting Gulfs Shores for the National Shrimp Festival (stayed at the State Park last time) and while it was nice, it wasn't on the beach. Any idea where we need to go? We will be leaving the kids at home to fend for themselves and this will be a needed mom and dad getaway.
  • MdMike1007's avatar
    MdMike1007
    Explorer
    Jul 22, 2014
    Campgulf.com nicest place I know of on the Gulf. Sights right on the beach!
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    hamilton71801
    Explorer
    Jul 22, 2014
    MdMike1007 wrote:
    Campgulf.com nicest place I know of on the Gulf. Sights right on the beach!


    Is that the one where you're stacked together like cord wood in Destin?
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    love2rvcamp
    Explorer
    Jul 22, 2014
    Is that the one where you're stacked together like cord wood in Destin?


    Yep
  • fla-gypsy's avatar
    fla-gypsy
    Explorer
    Jul 22, 2014
    Henderson Bch SP would be a good compromise. While not directly on the beach it is only a short walk down the boardwalk and is a great CG with plenty of vegetation for privacy.
  • LynnandCarol's avatar
    LynnandCarol
    Explorer
    Jul 23, 2014
    No beachfront site 20 ft wide is worth 185.00 a nite. It is a pretty place but way to pricey for us.
  • hamilton71801's avatar
    hamilton71801
    Explorer
    Jul 23, 2014
    LynnandCarol wrote:
    No beachfront site 20 ft wide is worth 185.00 a nite. It is a pretty place but way to pricey for us.


    Do you get a deed with that price??? Really, $185!!!! Walmart parking lot is looking mighty good.
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    Joatha
    Explorer
    Jul 24, 2014
    Fort Pickens in Pensacola comes close - if you stay in the A loop. There are no sewer hookup, though. We had a spot there in June and it was maybe 100 yards to the beach.
  • hamilton71801's avatar
    hamilton71801
    Explorer
    Jul 24, 2014
    Looks like Ft Pickens it is!!!! Are most of the water side sites in loop A close to the Gulf and have walk paths to it?

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