Originally settled by the Keaton brothers in the early 1900s, this area began as a thriving hub for the mullet fishing industry. Originally, the community had a commissary and church, along with several worker's houses along Blue Springs Creek.Today, it has evolved into a peaceful residential and vacation community.

Hodges Park is its primary gathering spot. A 700-foot pier extending into the Gulf allows those without a boat to cast for redfish, trout, and flounder. A white sandy public beach with 500 feet of frontage on the Gulf is complimented with several picnic shelters and restroom facilities, as well as a children's playground area.

Near the entrance to the small town on Beach Road is Keaton Beach Coastal Park and a public boat ramp. This is a two-lane paved ramp with ample trailer parking. In addition to open Gulf boating, kayakers will enjoy exploring the salt marsh area of Blue Springs Creek.

Bicyclists and joggers can take a paved multi-use trail that extends from Keaton Beach Coastal Park all the way to the cutoff to Dark Island, just to the south of Keaton Beach.
Activities & Facilities

PlaygroundPicnic shelterDogs allowedShort hiking trailsPaved bike trailsSwimmingOpen gulf kayakingRiver or lake kayakingMotor boatingFishing

• Taylor County webpage for Keaton Beach