The park offers a terrific variety of trails. The Beach Tram Trail and the Campbell Lake Bike Trail are both paved, making great for a pleasant bike ride under longleaf pines. The No Name Lake Trail takes walkers the smallest of the Coastal Dune Lakes in the park.
The Turpentine Trail winds through pine forests once prized for their turpentine, or resin. Here, visitors may spot “cat-face” pine trees, named for the distinctive cuts made by workers harvesting turpentine in the late-19th and early-20th century. Along the Deer Track Trail visitors will see Campbell Lake, a rare coastal dune lake dotted with water lilies, as well as carnivorous pitcher plants.
The Old Growth Trail reaches the far western portions of the park. Morris Lake Trail meanders through ancient dunes and scrub communities. Here, the pure white sand underfoot makes for a beautiful and challenging hike. Along this trail visitors can see remnants of a World War II missile testing program, including an old iron transport track.
To access all trails, enter the park at 7525 W. County Hwy 30, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459. All trail heads start at the day use parking lot and split off further into the park. Make sure to pick up a trail map at the ranger station. Please be safe and take a cell phone, hat, sunscreen, bug spray and plenty of water to enjoy a serene walk through Topsail Hill Preserve State Park.
