Grayton Beach State Recreation Area's name
comes from the neighboring township of Grayton Beach, one of the
oldest townships along the Gulf of Mexico in Walton County.
Obtained through a land lease from the Florida Board of
Education in 1964, Grayton Beach was dedicated and opened in
1968.
Boat Ramp
A boat ramp is available on Western Lake.
Cabins
This
2,228 acre coastal park has 30 fully furnished cabins (at Gulf
Dunes) available for reservation.
Full Facility Camping
This 2,228 acre coastal park has 37 campsites with electric and
water hookups, reservations available through Reserve America.
Fishing
Saltwater species are caught in the surf, while both fresh and
saltwater fish are caught in the lake's brackish water.
Nature Trails
The
Grayton Beach Nature Trail begins near the beach parking area
and winds among sand dunes, pine flatwoods and scrub
communities. It is interpreted by a self-guiding leaflet
available at the ranger station.
Picnicking
A large picnic pavilion overlooking the Gulf waters is
available.
Swimming
Swimming along the park's one mile of shoreline is very popular
for visitors.
Wildlife
Shorebirds are numerous on the beach, and sea turtles often nest
here during the summer months. Foot traffic is prohibited on
sand dunes and in nesting areas.
Salt spray and wind pruning, two of nature's landscaping
tools, are seen everywhere. What sometimes appears to be
"bushes" in the dunes are often full-size slash pines and
southern magnolia trees with only their tops protruding from the
drifting sand. Also found within the park boundaries are pine
flatwoods and scrub. Scenic Western Lake is ringed by extensive
salt marsh.
