How to reserve a day pass for Henderson Beach State Park

Trying to figure out the new reservation system for Henderson Beach State Park? You are not alone. The new Florida State Parks booking system has confused a lot of visitors, especially when the website redirects to the wrong pages. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide showing exactly how to reserve your Henderson Beach day-use pass online without losing your mind.

​Step 1: Open the Henderson Beach Reservation Page

Be sure to use this link: ​https://reserve.floridastateparks.org/Web/#!park/26 reserve.floridastateparks.org/Web/#!park/26

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Step 2: Create a Florida State Parks Account

​ You will be required to create an account before adding to your cart.
After creating an account or logging in, you should return to the same page. 
If it does not, check out the troubleshooting section at the bottom of the page.

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Step 3: Choose your pass

• ​Click on either the east or west Day-Use Vehicle Entry.
• Everyone entering the park currently needs a reservation, including walk-ins.
  
• ​You do NOT want the "Loop", that is for camping.

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 Step 4: Choose your date

• The green squares are the available days. Pick your day and click "Book Now”

(Ignore the X  below the green boxes. It does NOT mean it is sold out. If the square is green, it is available)

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Step 5: Complete Checkout

Fill in the information and click "Reserve Unit". 

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Step 6: Print or Screenshot your email receipt

• You will need the bar code that was sent to you in an email to enter the park.
• I recommend printing it out or taking a screenshot on your phone so it’s easy to access at the gate.​

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Henderson Beach Reservation FAQs

• Do you need reservations for Henderson Beach State Park?​

Yes, you will need to obtain your pass online to enter the park. 

• Can you still use a Destin Beach Pass?

Yes, you can use your pass, however, you will still need to make a reservation online. You will enter your pass information to obtain your free reservation. 

• How far in advance can you reserve Henderson Beach?

You can reserve your pass as far as 60 days out.

• What happens if Henderson Beach reservations are full?

You will not be allowed to enter the park if the reservations are full. Keep checking back, there may be cancellations that will open a spot. 

• Do they offer refunds?

Yes, you can cancel your reservation and receive a refund. 

Can you reserve Henderson Beach the same day?

Yes, you can.

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