Walton County Tourism Offers Complimentary Day-Use Admission to Topsail Hill Preserve and Grayton Beach State Parks
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — May 12, 2025 — Walton County locals and visitors can once again enjoy complimentary day-use entry to Grayton Beach State Park and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
Walton County Tourism is covering day-use fees to highlight the amenities and variety of eco-tourism experiences available in South Walton. This year marks the 11th year of admission coverage for Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and the 9th for Grayton Beach State Park.
"Our state parks are hidden gems in Walton County, and being able to showcase their majesty through this program is tremendous," said Matt Algarin, tourism director for Walton County. "We encourage our visitors and residents to explore our state parks and experience our community in a new way."
Free entry is available during regular hours, typically 8 a.m. to sunset. This year’s program starts on Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 24, and runs through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1.
For more information on Topsail Hill Preserve State Park:
www.floridastateparks.org
For more information on Grayton Beach State Park:
www.floridastateparks.org
Grayton Beach State Park
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
During high visitation, visitors may not be able to enter the Grayton Beach State Park. The park frequently reaches capacity and may temporarily close. Closures occur intermittently and may last several hours. Campers with reservations will be admitted to the park when it is closed, but Day visitors including pedestrians and bicyclists will not be allowed to enter until the park reopens.
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — May 12, 2025 — Walton County locals and visitors can once again enjoy complimentary day-use entry to Grayton Beach State Park and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
Walton County Tourism is covering day-use fees to highlight the amenities and variety of eco-tourism experiences available in South Walton. This year marks the 11th year of admission coverage for Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and the 9th for Grayton Beach State Park.
"Our state parks are hidden gems in Walton County, and being able to showcase their majesty through this program is tremendous," said Matt Algarin, tourism director for Walton County. "We encourage our visitors and residents to explore our state parks and experience our community in a new way."
Free entry is available during regular hours, typically 8 a.m. to sunset. This year’s program starts on Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 24, and runs through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1.
For more information on Topsail Hill Preserve State Park:
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
Named for its tall dunes rising above the emerald waters of the gulf like a ship's sail, Topsail Hill Preserve State Park offers 3 miles of pristine white quartz beaches just minutes from Destin.
For more information on Grayton Beach State Park:
Grayton Beach State Park
Soaking in warm gulf breezes while relaxing on pristine Grayton Beach might be the main attraction, but that’s only one aspect to this gorgeous park. It is consistently ranked as one of the top beaches in the entire United States.
Grayton Beach State Park
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
During high visitation, visitors may not be able to enter the Grayton Beach State Park. The park frequently reaches capacity and may temporarily close. Closures occur intermittently and may last several hours. Campers with reservations will be admitted to the park when it is closed, but Day visitors including pedestrians and bicyclists will not be allowed to enter until the park reopens.