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Central Avenue Walk-in Sites
5 sites · $12.50–$25 · Reservable + first come · No RVs
About Central Avenue Walk-in Sites
The Central Beach Walk-In Sites has 5 sites, and you will walk a distance to get to your campsite. There is a primitive toilet (porta-potty) by the Central Beach parking lot for the entire season. There is no drinkable water in the area so you must bring your own water.
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Campsites
Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.
Conditions at camp
🌤️ Forecast
🔥 Wildfires nearby
No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅
🗓️ Typical weather
On average, the warmest month is July and the highest recorded temperature was 105F in 1934. The coolest month is January, with the lowest recorded temperature of -25F in 1985. June sees the most precipitation with an average rainfall of 4.66 Inches.
Rules
• Stays are limited to 14 days in a 30-day period. • Check-out is noon. New "check-ins" cannot occupy a site until noon unless the site is vacant. • Quiet hours are daily from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. • All tents and equipment must be set up in the designated camping area. • A maximum 8 people per site. • A maximum of 2 vehicles per reservation. Park in the Central Avenue Beach parking lot. You cannot drive to your campsite. These are primitive, walk-in only campsites. • Pets are allowed but must be attended to and on a leash of 6 foot or less. • Bicycles are allowed. • Docking and launching of kayaks and canoes is allowed from Central Avenue Beach. • Responsible alcohol use is allowed. • Wood and charcoal fires are allowed only in the communal fire ring using the wood provided or by carrying in charcoal. Fires are strictly prohibited everywhere else including at the campsites and at the beach. • Gas cooking stoves are permitted at the campsite. *More regulations can be found at the link below.
Trails near camp
- 🥾 Fire Trail 0.3 mi
- 🥾 Great Marsh Trail 0.9 mi
- 🥾 Glenwood Dunes Trails 10.3 mi
- 🥾 Dune Ridge Trail 0.6 mi
- 🥾 Trail 10 6 mi
Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.