Beach Jeeping & Camping?

[Jeep4Life0112]

Hoping the more seasoned Jeepers out there can provide some guidance. Being a first-time off-roader I am wondering if there are beaches out there that allow Jeeps to off-road and camp. I have this vision of loading the family up in the Rubicon, driving down a coastline to find a desolate area of beach, setting up camp and enjoy a bonfire and the surf. Are there beaches out there anywhere in the US that allow this? Does anyone out there have experience doing something similar? I have seen some great beach photos on this forum but am wondering if any of these spots also allow overnight beach camping.

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[IPvFletch]

Down here in TX we have some spots like that. My fave is Port Aransas. You drive on the beach. Park on the beach. Camp on the beach. Do whatever on the beach. It's great, but it can be dangerous, both tide-wise and pedestrian-wise. It helps to spread out.

Some examples:
https://media.mobilerving.com/mobilerving/uploads/45170/4.jpg
https://www.texasoutside.com/weekends/images/portaransascampingonthebeach.jpg
https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/ee/60/d9/primitive-camping-on.jpg

 

[CypressWrangler]

Hoping the more seasoned Jeepers out there can provide some guidance. Being a first-time off-roader I am wondering if there are beaches out there that allow Jeeps to off-road and camp. I have this vision of loading the family up in the Rubicon, driving down a coastline to find a desolate area of beach, setting up camp and enjoy a bonfire and the surf. Are there beaches out there anywhere in the US that allow this? Does anyone out there have experience doing something similar? I have seen some great beach photos on this forum but am wondering if any of these spots also allow overnight beach camping.

Short answer is yes. Lots of places in Texas to do this. I am sure other coastal states allow it as well as long as the beach is owned by the state. Question back to you is do they have this on Lake Michigan?

 

[imapseudonym]

If you look into the Oceano Dunes they allow it. It’s in California not sure where you’re based.

 

[Dogboyslim]

silver lake state park in MI. Probably not exactly what you are talking about, but at least similar and closer to IN.

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79119_79148_80314_80651---,00.html

 

[Jeep4Life0112]

silver lake state park in MI. Probably not exactly what you are talking about, but at least similar and closer to IN.

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79119_79148_80314_80651---,00.html

I am familiar with Silver Lake and plan on making the drive up to Michigan next summer to check it out. I do not believe they offer beach camping though but as far as beach driving this looks pretty great.

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