We are considering a trip to Florida for Spring Break next year. We normally head to Myrtle Beach and stay at Ocean Lakes so would like to find something comparable to that environment on the panhandle. We don't have the time to travel down to the Keys or Naples area. Do want FHU. We would prefer a park that has swimming pool(s) and either on the beach or a VERY short walk. Can be private or a State Park. We have a golf cart we could bring if the park allows them to get us around or to the beach. Tks

There aren't many Florida SP with camping that are on the beach. Fort Clinch, Anastasia, St Andrews and the Key's parks are the ones that occur to me off hand. None of these actually has camping directly on the beach but the beaches are all within walking distance. Anastasia is the only one which is a very short walk. Jetty Park, which is a county park is another. There may be more in the panhandle, I'm not as familiar with those.BK

If you want pools and such the Florida State parks are not your first choice except for Topsail Hill SP which does have a small pool. If you want an authentic beach experience without the tourist trappings try the FHU loop at Grayton Bch SP. Plenty of tourist stuff to do over in nearby Destin for either park.

Take a look at topsail state park. Has a pool short walk to beach or you can take the tram. FHU, cable and wifi at store. You can book FL state parks 11 months ahead. This is a popular park so book early.Topsail State Park

We have stayed many times at St. Andrews State Park near Panama City, FL. I would not think of this as an "easy walk" to the Gulf beach, but easy drive and easy parking then a short walk to the beach.And, many of the sites are on Grand Lagoon, which provides boating and wading/swimming for the kids. Now these sites are right on the lagoon, but the best sites (like 106-112) are reserved a year ahead of time for dates in the Spring and Summer.Another possibility which does have a short walk to the Gulf beach is Ft. Pickens in the National Seashore near Pensacola--another favorite of ours.

The OP did state FHU beach park and pool.

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trsky
Explorer
May 15, 2014
Check out Fort Desoto. Nice campgtound with Elec & water. Many times listed as one of the top beaches in the world ( North Beach). It's off St Petersburg so not as far as Naples. (approx 160 miles closer) It's worth a look.
Brandon327
Explorer
May 13, 2014
Camp gulf is pricey but that is the price you got to pay to be on the beach. We are going for a week pretty soon.
Cecilt
Explorer
May 12, 2014
Thanks for all the replies. Looks like camp gulf fits the bill the best in terms of being on the beach(we want to be able to walk), fhu's and 2 pools. A little pricey but might consider this as an option to myrtle beach. BTW, is the gulf water warm enough at the beginning of April to swim in. If not, we will just head to myrtle beach. Tks
kmbelt
Explorer
May 12, 2014
CampinEarls wrote:
St Joe Peninsula SP would be my pick for a beach camping experience. I don't think many if any sewer hook ups are there though.
I just moved to FL near Panama City, I was expecting to have many choices of campgrounds next to the beach around here, but actually there are very few...

You get a Sand/Grass/Pine needle campsite with water & electric only. No pool. Good Bath-houses and good beach.

Oh, and nothing within a 30-minute drive other than a couple of gas stations/grocery stores with essentials.
CampinEarls
Explorer
May 12, 2014
St Joe Peninsula SP would be my pick for a beach camping experience. I don't think many if any sewer hook ups are there though.
I just moved to FL near Panama City, I was expecting to have many choices of campgrounds next to the beach around here, but actually there are very few...
wbwood
Explorer
May 12, 2014
LOL...just looked at North Beach's website and by the photos, it doesn't look like a place CecilT will want to go to.
LindaAnn
Explorer
May 12, 2014
X2 for North Beach--we loved this park..FHU and pool..privacy within each site..right across the highway from the ocean..beaches dog-friendly..2 restaurants within walking distance..very short drive to St Augustine.
2012Coleman
Explorer II
May 08, 2014
If you want to consider North florida, there is an excellent private CG minutes from St. Augustine called North Beach Directly across A1A from the ocean, has a pool and full hookups. For beach side camping at a state park, you can consider Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach
Tripalot
Explorer
May 07, 2014
Although not Florida - you might want to consider Gulf Shores S.P. Alabama.
They have a huge pool and close to beach - lots to do in the area + great bicycling trails.
Brandon327
Explorer
May 07, 2014
Campgulf sounds like what your are looking for. It is in destin Florida. It has 2 pools and sit on the beach. You can use a golf cart. It has fhu on all excepts the beachfront sites and they have a pump out service for an additional few of about $10 a day.

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