Beach camping/ vehicle access (1 Viewer)

[LouisianaRubicon]

I've had my cruiser for a couple of years but I'm just now finding the time to get away and do some camping. I want to drive and camp right on the beach. I am having a hard time finding out what beaches allow this. I've searched quite a bit and only come up with the outer banks. Are there any other beaches particularly in Florida that I can camp in my cruiser? Apologies if I've posted this in the wrong section.

 

[LouisianaRubicon]

Come on guys. Someone must know.

 

[badlander]

Just a guess.....Daytona maybe?

 

[LouisianaRubicon]

Just a guess.....Daytona maybe?

Thanks for your response. I'll check into it. I'm having quite a bit of trouble finding out what beaches allow this.

 

[Dynosoar]

Baja is perfect for beach camping.

Dyno

 

[PNWScooby]

I am originally from florida and never knew of a beach you could legally camp on... especially with your vehicle. Maybe at Cape canaveral area state park you can pay to camp with your vehicle right beside the beach but not actually on it? There are quite a few beaches you can drive on but you will get kicked off at dark or earlier. Good luck with the search! Hopefully you find an awesome spot.

 

[Brentbba]

Look into Padre Island down near Corpus Christi, TX. Long drive to California, but Oceano Dunes at Pismo Beach in central CA.

 

[LouisianaRubicon]

Baja is perfect for beach camping.

Dyno

Thanks I'll check it out. Do you know if you need a "permit" or anything like that to camp on the beach?

 

[LouisianaRubicon]

Look into Padre Island down near Corpus Christi, TX. Long drive to California, but Oceano Dunes at Pismo Beach in central CA.

Thank you.

 

[LouisianaRubicon]

I am originally from florida and never knew of a beach you could legally camp on... especially with your vehicle. Maybe at Cape canaveral area state park you can pay to camp with your vehicle right beside the beach but not actually on it? There are quite a few beaches you can drive on but you will get kicked off at dark or earlier. Good luck with the search! Hopefully you find an awesome spot.

Any idea what beaches you can drive on close to Destin?

 

[PNWScooby]

Any idea what beaches you can drive on close to Destin?

I dont think there are any up in the panhandle area. I grew up in pensacola right by destin and never knew of a beach to drive on. The only ones I know of are Volusia county (daytona and new smyrna) and St. Augustine. All on the Atlantic side.

 

[LouisianaRubicon]

I dont think there are any up in the panhandle area. I grew up in pensacola right by destin and never knew of a beach to drive on. The only ones I know of are Volusia county (daytona and new smyrna) and St. Augustine. All on the Atlantic side.

Thanks.

 

[Nikdanger]

I've hand my cruiser for a couple of years but I'm just now finding the time to get away and do some camping. I want to drive and camp right on the beach. I am having a hard time finding out what beaches allow this. I've searched quite a bit and only come up with the outer banks. Are there any other beaches particularly in Florida that I can camp in my cruiser? Apologies if I've posted this in the wrong section.

Assateague Island National Seashore (Maryland) allows overnight camping in the ORV zone is a place called the bullpen. You can overnight on the beach but must be "actively" fishing - a pole in a holder will suffice. ORV permits and some equipment are required.

 

[LouisianaRubicon]

Assateague Island National Seashore (Maryland) allows overnight camping in the ORV zone is a place called the bullpen. You can overnight on the beach but must be "actively" fishing - a pole in a holder will suffice. ORV permits and some equipment are required.

Thanks for the reply. I'll check it out!

 

[CarolinaFJ]

NC has several options. Outer Banks offer some great scenery.

Beach camping - Cape Lookout National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service)

 

[LouisianaRubicon]

NC has several options. Outer Banks offer some great scenery.

Beach camping - Cape Lookout National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service)

Thanks, I'll add it to the list.

 

[JCruse]

If you want to drive to Long Island next spring there are several beaches open to off roading. You can get your wheels as wet as you'd like, if you want to. Surf fishing, surfing, or just camp out. There's even some guy that comes by with a "fan glider" - one of those fan powered chairs with a parachute up top. Drop me a PM and I'll show you around.

 

[beachbumin]

Carolina Beach in Southeastern NC has some beachfront camping options as well. The north end is called Freeman Park and does allow camping and fires in metal pits. I think Topsail Island a little north may also still allow camping but several have moved to daylight only orv access.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Just you and the birds in Mexico. No rules

 

[JCruse]

Who made all those tracks? You?

I saved the pic because I hope to drive down there sometime. Wanted to go to La Paz.