June 27, 2024 - East Beach is closed until Aug. 1, 2024. West Beach is now open.
June 12, 2024 - The beach has a large amount of Sargassum seaweed. Check back for updates.
December 15, 2023 - The Floating Primitive Campsite is closed for extensive repairs until further notice.
Beach conditions experience seasonal variation. There are 75 primitive beach camping sites which can be reserved at the park only on the day of arrival pending beach and tide conditions. There are no facilities, so you'll need to bring a portable pen or tether your horse to a trailer. No horses permitted in the Piping Plover campground.
During early teal season and waterfowl season, the boat ramps beside the cabin may experience heavy use early in the morning starting at 4:30 AM. Early teal season (varies but usually last 2.5 weeks September) and waterfowl season (varies but usually end of October to the end of November and then middle of December till the end of January).