Florida State Parks have been awarded the National Recreation and Parks Association’s Gold Medal Award, honoring Florida as the “Nation’s Best State Park Service”.

Discover miles of hiking and biking trails, pristine beach, lake areas, wildlife and more in our Florida state parks. Read below to learn more about the abundance of activities and recreational opportunities available at area Beaches of South Walton, Florida state parks.

Deer Lake State Park
Seacrest
Located within Seacrest, Deer Lake State Park offers 172 acres of pristine beach and lake areas, and over 1,900 acres of hiking trails meandering through unspoiled native vegetation. Public beach access is available. Click here for more information on Deer Lake State Park or call (850) 231-0337.

Point Washington State Forest
This 15,000-acre forest is home to more than ten miles of trails to challenge bicyclists and hikers, including one of the most popular trails in Walton County, the Eastern Lake Bike/Hike Trail. Click here for more information on Point Washington State Forest or call (850) 231-5800.

Eastern Lake Hike & Bike Trail
Point Washington
Eastern Lake Hike/Bike Trail is located in Point Washington, and features three scenic loops that are perfect for hiking and mountain biking. Click here for more information on the Eastern Lake Hike/Bike Trail or call (850) 231-5800.

Eden State Gardens
Point Washington
Tucked away in historic Point Washington on the shore of Tucker Bayou is a beautiful turn–of-the-century mansion surrounded by azaleas, camellias and towering Spanish moss-draped live oaks. Guided mansion tours are offered Thursday through Monday. Click here for more information on Eden State Gardens or call (850) 231-4214.

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
Identified as the most pristine piece of coastal property in the state of Florida, this area features 1,600 acres of stunning gulf front pine forests, nature trails over mountainous sand dunes and two freshwater coastal dune lakes. Public beach access is available. Click here for more information on Topsail Hill Preserve State Park or call (850) 267-9902.

Grayton Beach State Park
Grayton Beach State Park is among the priceless natural treasures of Florida’s Emerald Coast. The Grayton Beach State Park beach is considered one of the loveliest beaches in the U.S. and its coastal forests are filled with scrub oaks and magnolias. Click here for more information on Grayton Beach State Park or call (850) 231-4210.