Grayton Beach State Park features consistently ranked among America’s most beautiful beaches with sugar-white sand and emerald green water. The park is unique for its rare coastal dune lakes, a natural phenomenon found in few places worldwide where freshwater lakes intermittently connect with the Gulf of Mexico. A 4.5-mile hiking trail winds through a coastal […]
Henderson Beach State Park preserves 6,000 feet of pristine shoreline and natural coastal scrub ecosystem in the otherwise heavily developed Destin area. The beach features brilliant white quartz sand and emerald-green waters characteristic of the Emerald Coast. A nature trail winds through ancient dunes, some over 30 feet tall, providing habitat for wildlife including migratory […]
Bahia Honda offers the best natural beaches in the Florida Keys with crystal clear waters and fine white sand – rare for the rocky Keys. The park features two major beach areas: Sandspur Beach and Calusa Beach, with excellent swimming and snorkeling opportunities. The old Bahia Honda Rail Bridge provides a scenic backdrop and historic […]
Part of the National Wildlife Refuge system, this barrier island features diverse habitats including pristine beaches. Accessible only by boat, offering primitive camping, hiking trails, and excellent fishing opportunities. Important nesting area for loggerhead turtles.
An undeveloped, wild beach on Sapelo Island accessible via the island’s ferry and transportation system. Features primitive campsites near the beach, excellent birding opportunities, and a truly pristine coastal environment. Permits required for camping.
Located near the Sea Camp ranger station and campground on Cumberland Island. Accessible via ferry and a short walk. Features wide, flat beaches with opportunities to see wild horses and other wildlife. Limited facilities available at the Sea Camp area.
Undeveloped barrier island accessible only by boat, featuring the famous “Boneyard Beach” where fallen trees create a hauntingly beautiful landscape. Offers primitive camping, wildlife viewing, and truly unspoiled natural coastal environments.
Pristine beach park featuring 3 miles of shoreline, the historic Atalaya Castle, and world-class bird watching opportunities. Known for its natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and excellent camping facilities.
Georgia’s largest and southernmost barrier island, accessible only by ferry. Features 17 miles of undeveloped beaches, wild horses, maritime forests, and historic ruins including Dungeness mansion. Perfect for nature lovers seeking untouched coastal wilderness.
South Carolina’s most popular state park featuring a historic lighthouse, maritime forest, and a naturally eroding beach that creates a stunning “boneyard” of fallen trees. Offers camping, nature trails, and excellent wildlife viewing.