Grayton Beach State Park

Grayton Beach State Park is a coastal park in Florida with fine sand, low dunes, and a lake separated from the sea by a narrow strip. The area includes trails, campsites, and cabins among pines and palms.

The site was protected in the 1960s to keep the coast from sprawl. Later expansions followed when the state acquired more land.

The name Grayton comes from an early logging settlement built near the lake. Many visitors today walk along the shores and watch birds among the dunes.

The water at the shore stays mostly calm and shallow for about 100 feet (30 meters), making swimming easy. Paths to the sand are wide and firm enough for strollers or wheelchairs.

Western Lake shifts between freshwater and brackish water depending on whether the sand barrier to the Gulf opens or closes. This barrier breaks open naturally several times a year during storms or high water.

Location: Florida

Website: https://floridastateparks.org/graytonbeach

GPS coordinates: 30.30389,-86.07889

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:29