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Eglin: Hwy 98 Beach Access

Florida

About

Eglin: Hwy 98 Beach Access is a beach within Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida, about 3.8 miles from the town of Lake Lorraine. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 76°F in April to about 81°F in October, while July and August highs average about 91°F with more wet days. For time off the sand, Timber Lake Trails is about 8 miles away, and Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park Trail is roughly 10 miles off.

Beach Details

Parking

Small lot

Fee

Parking 2.00

Restrooms

None

Accessible access

Yes

As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.

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Location

Eglin: Hwy 98 Beach Access

Florida

Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–84°F and lows of 45–68°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Destin Ft Walton Ap, FL weather station, 4.1 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan63° high45° low
  2. Feb66° high48° low
  3. Mar71° high54° low
  4. Apr76° high60° low
  5. May84° high68° low
  6. Jun89° high74° low
  7. Jul91° high76° low
  8. Aug91° high76° low
  9. Sep88° high72° low
  10. Oct81° high63° low
  11. Nov72° high53° low
  12. Dec66° high47° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Lake Lorraine, Florida · 3.8 mi

Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places

Conditions

Active alerts for Gulf Islands National Seashore as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: NPS Alerts API

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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