a row of houses on a beach next to a fence.

Three people enjoy a beach day. A child runs in the foreground, while another child and an adult sit by the water with beach toys. The sky is clear and blue.

Henderson Beach State Park, Destin

17000 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Destin, FL, 32541

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A 200-acre gem on the Emerald Coast, Henderson Park is home to a winding nature trail that provides a rare view of some of the last remaining endangered coastal scrub communities in the Florida panhandle. The park is home to four endangered or protected plant species and is a haven for shore birds, including six listed and protected species. Enjoy a leisurely bike ride on the park's mile-long paved road. Try your luck fishing in the surf. Pitch a tent or hook up your RV at one of 60 campsites.