Bethune Beach: Bethune Beach Park (parking lot)
About
Bethune Beach Park is a public beach access point in Florida, part of the South County area and about 5 miles from the town of Oak Hill. The parking lot serves as the access point, and the site has restrooms, lifeguards, accessible access and parking, making it a straightforward stop for a day at the shore. Spring and fall bring the most comfortable weather. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 79°F and October highs around 82°F, while summer highs climb into the upper 80s. For time off the sand, the AD Eldora Hammock Trail is about 3 miles away and the Castle Windy Trail is about 4 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
Lot
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Bethune Beach: Bethune Beach Park (parking lot)
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata · Official page
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 68–83°F and lows of 52–68°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the New Smyrna Bch - Marine Discov, FL weather station, 7.6 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan68° high52° low
- Feb70° high53° low
- Mar73° high57° low
- Apr79° high63° low
- May83° high68° low
- Jun87° high73° low
- Jul88° high75° low
- Aug89° high75° low
- Sep86° high74° low
- Oct82° high68° low
- Nov76° high62° low
- Dec71° high54° low
Where it is
- South County · Public land
- Nearest town
- Oak Hill, Florida · 5.1 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- AD Eldora Hammock TrailHiking3.2 mi
- Castle Windy TrailHiking4.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
