11 Beach Camping Destinations

Beach camping is a unique way to experience the beauty and tranquility of our waterways.

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Spans 40 miles along the beautiful Atlantic coastline. If you’re driving in from Boston or Providence, it is a two-hour drive to the seashore.

Cape Cod National Seashore (Massachusetts)

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This is a barrier island on the eastern shore of Maryland and Virginia, known for its wild ponies.

Assateague Island National Seashore (Maryland)

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This is a protected area along the southern coast of North Carolina’s Outer Banks. This 56-mile stretch of land is an excellent place for outdoor recreation.

Cape Lookout National Seashore (North Carolina)

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A gorgeous east coast destination that offers a variety of recreational activities and tons of natural beauty.

Hunting Island State Park  (South Carolina)

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Stretching from Cat Island, Mississippi, to Florida’s panhandle, is known for its: – Beaches – Emerald waters – Marine life

Gulf Islands National Seashore  (Mississippi/Florida)

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Located on the northern coast of Wisconsin on Lake Superior, consists of 21 islands and over 12 miles of beach on the mainland.

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (Wisconsin)

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In the Florida Keys, covers over 500 acres, including three separate beaches.

Bahia Honda State Park  (Florida)

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A 965-acre nature reserve on Florida’s Long Key island. The park’s unique ecosystem of mangrove forests and wetlands is home to: – Various fish – Crabs – Bottlenose dolphins – Sea turtles

Long Key State Park (Florida)

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A barrier island off the South Texas coast stretching 70 miles. It is the largest undeveloped barrier island in the world.

Padre Island National Seashore  (Texas)

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A popular tourist spot located approximately 22 miles off the coast of Southern California.

Catalina Island (California)

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An hour’s drive from San Francisco, covers around 70,000 acres. The park is known for its rugged coastline, beautiful beaches, and wildlife.

Point Reyes National Seashore (California)

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