Grayton Beach SRA, Florida is located at 357 Main Park Road in Santa Rosa Beach, off of Highway 30-A. It is near the town of Grayton Beach in the northwestern part of the Florida "panhandle''.

The name of the park was taken from the nearby town, one of the first settled in Walton County along the Gulf. The Park land was initially leased by the Florida Department of Education in 1964 and 4 years later was opened as a State Park.

Pine and magnolia trees continue to grow despite having much of their bulk buried in the shifting sand dunes moved by waves and winds.

The summer converts the beach into a nesting ground for Sea Turtles.

Grayton Beach SRA, Florida has white sand beaches that are open for swimming, kayaking, fishing and other water sports and activities. The shoreline is one mile long. Permit holders are allowed to launch their boats from the beach as long as they do not exceed 19 ft. in length.

Saltwater fishing requires a license in the State of Florida. Hunting is not permitted anywhere in the park.

There are also four miles of trails in the park, both for biking as well as hiking through different environments while some areas such as the dunes are prohibited to foot traffic in order to safeguard the nesting ground of various bird species. There is also a 1 mile interpretative trail.

The park is open from 8 AM until sunset, however there are 30 cabins available by reservation as well as a campgrounds within the perimeter of the protected area. The campgrounds are equipped with water, electricity, picnic tables and grills for cooking. Campgrounds are located in the wooded area near the fresh water Western lake. The Ranger Station here rents canoes for use on the lake.

Periodically the lake opens into the Gulf of Mexico, provoking and avian feeding frenzy on the fresh water fish.

For campers and those using cabins at the park, linens, towels and blankets, which were once made available by the State are no longer provided to visitors as of July 1, 2009.

At Grayton Beach SRA, Florida there is a fee for both camping and parking as well as for vehicle entry and individuals arriving at the park.

The park generally complies with the American Disabilities Act however the Park Cabins are inaccessible.

Pets are allowed in the campground and on the Park's trails but not on the beach or in the area where the cabins are located.