Temporary Vehicle Restrictions on Grayton Beach
According to a news release, this will be the third year that the Walton County Code office has assisted the South Walton Turtle Watch Group by restricting vehicle access to the area. This rule applies on July 4 as well.
Foot traffic access to the beach is not restricted, only vehicle access during the overnight hours until 8 a.m.. If the morning nesting survey period is completed before 8 a.m., vehicle access onto the beach may be granted.
Grayton Beach restricts vehicle access on July 4th for turtle nesting survey
The only exception for this rule is for vehicles launching or recovering boats. All vehicles launching boats must be parked in the designated parking areas to prevent obstruction to other beachgoers.
Officials say that headlights must be dim when driving between dusk and 10 p.m., and must only be used when in motion. Headlights must have red filters over them, and light wavelength with red filters should be less than 560 nm.
There will be Code officers at the access very early on the morning of July 4 to assist SWTW with the morning nesting survey.
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