Camping at the Beach

Sleep under starry skies on pristine, powdery white sand just steps away from the gentle waves of our warm Gulf waters.

Experience the simple pleasures when camping at Shell Key Preserve.

Ever dream of sleeping under a starry sky on pristine, powdery white sand? Just steps away from the gentle waves of our warm gulf waters? And come first light, epic outdoor adventures await you such as kayaking, snorkeling, fishing, bird watching and more? Then read on to learn about the area’s best beach camping spots!

No matter where you camp, you’ll want to remember these essentials:

  • Lots of water, ice and coolers for food and drinks
  • Bug spray
  • Sunscreen
  • Know the daily timing of sunrise, sunset and the high and low tides
  • Don’t forget a bag to bring home seashells! (Leave live shells alone, but the rest are fair game.)
  • If you plan to fish, make sure you get a fishing license and know the regulations

See our list of campground options in St. Pete-Clearwater to plan your camping vacation.