State Park · Florida

Henderson Beach State Park

Location: Okaloosa County, Florida
Nearest town: 2.7 miles southeast of Fort Walton Beach
Type: State Park

About Henderson Beach State Park

Sand dunes and shoreline along the Gulf make up the core of this park, sitting on Emerald Coast Parkway. The park carries the name of Sir Chris Ashly Henderson. It falls within Florida's state park system, protecting a stretch of coastal land in the northwestern part of the state.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Henderson Beach State Park is in Okaloosa County, Florida, 2.7 miles southeast of Fort Walton Beach. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.