Emerald Coast Florida, campground advice
We have had a change of plans and are looking for a campground on the Emerald Coast of the Florida Panhandle, on or near the beach. Our 13 year old grandson will be traveling with us. Destin would b...
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2012Coleman wrote:
Looks like a nice place - however, on their website it states: "guests arriving with travel trailers or 5th wheelers cannot be accommodated and will be turned away."
True?
That actually is not true - I just took something to my 5er in storage and drove through Emerald Coast RV Beach resort, to check it out, and it 75% 5ers and TTs. Obviously if you book with them it would be best to double check, but from what I saw you would be fine. It is well laid out and all concrete pads. Very nice, but about a mile from the beach
We think Pine Glen here in Panama City Beach is one of the nicest here, although it is about 3/4 of a mile from the beach and has gravel lots.
Closer to the beach is Raccoon River. More downscale but not too bad, nonetheless.
Panama City Beach RV Resort is not too far from St Andrews State Park (which also has a campground) and is a short walk to the beach.
Topsail is always booked about a year in advance. We drove around there for a look once - very nice, but a year ahead is too long for us!
As to the poster who said we are 'sort of on the Panhandle' - sheesh! We are central Panhandle and proud of it, especially after we rebuilt after Hurricane Michael!
