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Henderson Beach State Park

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What Locals Know

State park — per-vehicle entry fee; lot inside the gate.

Now charging for access & parking — reservations required in peak season. Plan before you load the car.

Seasonal (state park program).

Flags are set on the sand by county lifeguards. We never mirror the flag. Get it texted daily: text BEACH to 44144 (the county's free service).
County flags →

Conditions are zone-level — beaches in one zone share one honest read; local details are editorial. Rip risk: NWS Surf Zone Forecast. Always obey posted flags.