Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Walton County, FL (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Walton County, Florida.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Walton County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Encampment Sanitation
Walton County Code § 22-54(a) makes it unlawful to camp overnight on any County beach, beach access, dune system, or parking area maintained by the County in South Walton. 'Camping' is defined in Sec. 22-02 as erecting a shelter or lying down to sleep, and a violation is a civil infraction punishable by up to $500.00 per day under Sec. 22-62(a).
Overnight Camping Ban in Walton County
Heavy RestrictionsWalton County Code §§ 22-02, 22-54(a), 22-62(a)
Camping means the erection of shelter or similar structures for the purpose of sleeping; or lying upon the beach on a bedroll, blanket, or other protective garb for the purpose of sleeping. ... (a)Overnight camping. It shall be unlawful to camp overnight on any beach, beach access, beach dune system, parking area, or any other areas owned, leased, dedicated to, or maintained by the County. ... ...
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