Henderson Beach State Park

Henderson Beach State Recreation Area
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
Map showing the location of Henderson Beach State Recreation Area
Location Okaloosa County, Florida, USA
Nearest city Destin, Florida
Coordinates 30°23′38″N 86°34′59″W / 30.39389°N 86.58306°W / 30.39389; -86.58306Coordinates: 30°23′38″N 86°34′59″W / 30.39389°N 86.58306°W / 30.39389; -86.58306
Established March 29, 1991
Governing body Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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Henderson Beach State Recreation Area is a Florida State Park located near Destin, in northwestern Florida. The address is 17000 Emerald Coast Parkway.

The land was sold to the state in 1983 for $13.1 million by Burney M. Henderson, a Pensacola businessman.

Recreational activities

The park has such amenities as beaches, bicycling, birding, fishing, hiking, picnicking, swimming, wildlife viewing and full camping facilities.


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