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Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
Contact Information
7525 W. Scenic Highway 30A
Santa Rosa Beach Florida 32459
850-267-0299
STATE PARK PHOTOS
 BEACH AREA |
 CABIN AREA |
 CAMPING AREA |
 LAKE AREA |
 POOL AREA |
 TENNIS COURT |
OFFICE AND LAUNDRY AREA PHOTOS
Hours of Operation
The park is open 8 AM until sunset 365 days
a year.
Driving Directions
Located in Santa Rosa Beach 10 miles east of Destin,
FL. Take Interstate 10 to Exit 14 (Defuniak Springs)
and follow U.S. Highway 331 south. Travel 27 miles
to U.S. Highway 98. Turn right and travel approximately
5 miles west to scenic Highway 30A. Turn left
and go ¼ mile to the entrance on the right.
Topsail Hill Preserve is named after Topsail Hill,
a high, picturesque dune standing 25 feet above
sea level. The preserve is home to one of the
last two remaining natural populations of the
endangered Choctawhatchee Beach Mouse. The park
has 14 natural wild plant communities from beach
dunes to pine flatwoods. Coastal dune lakes, wet
prairies, and maritime hammocks are rare and unique
communities found in this park.Volunteers are
recruited to assist with various park activities
including construction, trail maintenance, sea
turtle nest indexing, and campground hosts.
Park Activities
Beaches, Bicycling, Full Camping, Cabins, Fishing, Nature Trails, Picnicking, Scuba, and Swimming
Beaches
High, picturesque dunes provide the perfect backdrop
to the undisturbed three and a half miles of pristine
white quartz-sand beach along the emerald waters
of the Gulf of Mexico. Surf fishing, swimming, sunning
and wildlife observation are popular. The tram system,
which takes you to the beach, is a mile ride through
a beautiful forest.
Bicycling
Bicycling and roller blading are possible on our
2 miles of paved roads within the RV Resort.
Full Facility Camping
This 140-acre RV Resort has 156 sites with sewer,
water, electric, cable, heated swimming pool, shuffleboard
and tennis courts and beach access. Our bathhouses
are heated and air-conditioned. Big rigs welcome.
Cabins
There are 14 bungalows in a small neighborhood setting
with beautifully landscaped lawns and natural setting
of the preserve out the backdoor. Each bungalow
has a carport, full kitchen, bathroom, bedroom,
living room and utility room. All are completely
furnished. Other amenities may include screened-in
porches and a den. The swimming pool, laundry facility,
clubhouse, and country store are easily accessible.
Rentals are from one month to six months.
Freshwater fishing in 6 lakes. License required. Saltwater fishing available in the Gulf of Mexico.
Nature Trails
The park has maritime nature trails located south of Morris Lake which traverses ancient dunes and scrub communities. The trail is 2.5 miles in length.
Picnicking
Picnic pavilions are located at the south end of
Topsail Road.
The emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico provide visitors the opportunity to swim in a saltwater environment. No lifeguard protection is provided.