We stayed there in February, 2012. The campsites are very nice having been completely redone after a hurricane a few years ago - the only Florida State Park we have been too that has sewer hookups. The beach is a pretty good hike from the campsites, but you can drive there and there is plenty of parking, at least during the week. There is a picnic area that is closer, that really isn't a beach, but has a nice water view and plenty of room to set up chairs or whatever - it is also nice that dogs are permitted at the picnic area but not on the beach.