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Topsail Beach State Preserve

Santa Rosa Beach, FL
877-BEA-CHRV
4.5 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Beaches, State Parks
Activities: Birdwatching, Camping/rv, Hiking
Description: With three miles of beach, this state beach appeals to nature lovers.
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De Land, Illinois, United States
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

My wife & I travelled to Destin for a wedding. Trying to save $$, we decided to camp on our trip.... 6 different state parks (IL, MS, LA & FL) in 6 nights. Topsail was by FAR the best on this trip and the best of any we've ever stayed at. The campground was absolutely beautiful with all the growth... More

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On the Road
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW
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Our first time at this park. It is very well maintained and very nice. Great for families, or people who want to camp with full service hookups. We feel the sites are a little to close together. The one thing we don't like is the fact that you have to take a tram to the beach, or walk or ride... More

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Cuyahoga Falls, ohio
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012
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person found this review helpful

We stayed in a cabin for two nights. Its pretty pricey for a cabin at a state park and the beds alone are enough to never stay here again. They were soooo hard it was awful! The beach is beautiful & having a full kitchen is nice, but the beds...ugh. More

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Nashville, TN
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136 reviews 136 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
82 helpful votes 82 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012
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person found this review helpful

Topsail is beautiful, natural and offers a great area to walk. I love the beautiful trees and the beach here is beautiful. Don't miss it! More

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Jacksonville, Florida
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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person found this review helpful

My wife and I loved the park. We were there for only a morning, but found it well-organized with a convenient shuttle to the beach and very clean and friendly. The beach was outstanding, rivaling any I've ever seen including Hawaii, Grand Cayman, and St. Thomas. More

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Niceville, Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

It is a great state park, best in the area. Just hope that it is open. More

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Baton Rouge
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012
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person found this review helpful

Topsail is one of the prettiest state parks we have ever camped in. It is beautifully landscaped and offers lots of things to do especially for families. The facilities are very clean and very well maintained. More

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Mobile, Alabama
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

We camped here in February during the kids' Mardi Gras break from school. I can see that this is probably a great place in later Spring through early Fall. But during Feb, it was full of grumpy and snobby snowbirds. There were a couple of exceptions, but most of the visitors were not nice at all. My son and I... More

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Panama City, Florida
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2012
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We stayed here a while back, and it was interesting, because we normally camp at state parks, which are a little more primative than this place. Every spot had a concrete pad, and there was WiFi internet, cable TV hookups, as well as the standard water, sewer, and electrical connections. The hosts were very nice, and there was a tram... More

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Up in Michigan
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012
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people found this review helpful

Miles and miles of trails for the hiker and cyclist. Secluded picnic spots by classic Florida panhandle coastal-dune lakes. Gorgeous beaches. Everything well maintained. Good facilities for the handicapped and timid, but plenty of pine-and-palmetto forest for the adventurers. A GEM of a park. More

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