Topsail Beach (Destin, Florida)

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Topsail Hill Preserve is a secluded beach area in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. It is made up of over three miles of white sand beaches. It features massive sand dunes, lakes, unique plant and animal life, and wetlands. It is partially a State Park. There is a sand Hill dune which stands nearly 25 feet above sea level. Topsail Hill preserve is home to a variety of animal life, including the endangered Choctawhatchee Beach Mouse.

Topsail Hill Preserve is accessed off U.S.Hwy 98, via two main entrances. The western entrance is served by a gravel paved road and leads to the primary beach access. The eastern entrance is unpaved and generally only accessible by four wheel drive vehicles.This entrance path leads to the northern shore of Lake Campbell, one of the three dune lakes contained within the preserve.