Yes, showers at St. Andrews State Park are available, but the type of shower depends on how you are using the park. Day visitors have access to outdoor rinse showers in the day-use parking areas, while registered campers use the campground bathhouses. Sandy Point Group Camp has its own outside showers for eligible organized groups.
🚿 Shower Access: Florida State Parks lists outdoor shower facilities at each day-use parking area. Registered campers have access to two bathhouses in the campground. Sandy Point Group Camp also provides outside showers for groups using that camping area. [a]
| Park Area | Shower Facility | Who Uses It |
|---|---|---|
| Day-Use Parking Areas | Outdoor rinse showers | Day visitors returning from the beach or swimming areas |
| Campground | Two bathhouses | Registered overnight campers |
| Sandy Point Group Camp | Outside showers and restrooms | Eligible organized groups staying at the primitive group camp |
Day-Use Rinse Showers
For most beach visitors, the showers they will use are the park’s outdoor shower facilities. Florida State Parks currently lists them at each day-use parking area, making it possible to rinse away saltwater and sand before returning to your vehicle. [a]
- 🚿 Open-air shower facilities for rinsing after beach use
- 🏖️ Located in the park’s day-use parking areas
- 🧽 Intended for a rinse rather than a private campground-style shower
What Outdoor Showers Mean
Outdoor showers are simple rinse stations. They are useful after swimming, snorkeling or spending time on the sand, but they should not be confused with an enclosed bathhouse. Privacy and changing facilities can differ from what an overnight camper would expect in the campground.
💡 Day visitor or camper? If you are visiting the beach for the day, use the outdoor rinse showers. The campground bathhouses are listed specifically for registered campers.
Campground Bathhouses And Shower Access
Registered overnight campers have a different setup. The current Florida State Parks facility information lists two bathhouses in the campground area for registered campers. [a]
This replaces older campground figures that may still appear in historic planning documents. Those documents describe an earlier campground layout and should not be used as the current count of bathhouses or campsites.
- 🏕️ Two campground bathhouses are currently listed
- 🚿 Bathhouse access is intended for registered campers
- 🚻 The campground also includes restroom facilities
- 🧺 Laundry facilities are available in the campground area
Sandy Point Group Camp Showers
Sandy Point Group Camp has separate facilities from the regular campground. Florida State Parks lists restrooms and outside showers at this primitive group camping area. [a]
The site is intended for organized youth or adult groups affiliated with a recognized nonprofit or community organization. It accommodates tent camping rather than ordinary individual campsite reservations, so its shower facilities should not be treated as an alternative shower location for regular day visitors.
- 🚿 Outside showers are available
- 🚻 Restrooms are provided
- ⛺ The area is designed for organized group tent camping
- 👥 Published capacity is a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 30 people
Other Amenities Near Shower Areas
The park’s day-use areas combine shower access with other practical beach facilities. Restrooms, parking and beach access are available in the main visitor areas, while picnic facilities and concessions are available elsewhere within the park.
🧺 Beach Facilities
- 🚻 Restrooms in visitor-use areas
- 🚿 Outdoor showers at day-use parking areas
- 🏖️ Beach access from designated parking areas
🏕️ Campground Facilities
- 🚿 Two bathhouses for registered campers
- 🧺 Laundry facilities
- 🚻 Accessible restroom facilities
Items To Bring For Shower Use
A beach rinse does not require much gear. A few basic items can make the transition from the water to your car more comfortable, particularly if you plan to change clothes afterward.
- 🧻 Towel or beach towel
- 🩴 Flip-flops or water-friendly footwear
- 👕 Dry change of clothes
- 👜 Dry bag or tote for wet items
FAQ
Are there showers for day visitors?
Yes. Florida State Parks lists outdoor shower facilities at each day-use parking area. They are intended for rinsing off after beach and water activities.
How many bathhouses are in the campground?
The current Florida State Parks information lists two bathhouses in the campground area for registered campers.
Can day visitors use the campground bathhouses?
The park describes the campground bathhouses as facilities for registered campers. Day visitors have outdoor shower facilities in the day-use parking areas.
Are campground showers different from day-use showers?
Yes. Day-use showers are outdoor rinse facilities, while registered campers have access to the campground’s two bathhouses.
Does Sandy Point Group Camp have showers?
Yes. Sandy Point Group Camp has restrooms and outside showers. These facilities serve eligible organized groups using the primitive group camp.
Are the beach showers private?
The day-use facilities are described as outdoor showers, so they are intended primarily for rinsing salt and sand rather than serving as private bathhouse showers.
Sources
- [a] Florida State Parks — St. Andrews State Park Experiences & Amenities: Current information for day-use outdoor showers, the two campground bathhouses and Sandy Point Group Camp shower facilities. (Official Florida State Parks source.) Florida State Parks
