The most obvious reason for visiting Niceville, and the state of Florida for that matter, is the glorious white sand beaches that are nearby. Henderson Beach State Park is across the Choctawhatchee Bay and has some lovely coastal views. The fine sugar-like sand, shifting dunes, and coastal scrubland welcome you, along with the many animals that call the park home. Swimming, surfing, fishing, and even camping are all allowed and encouraged here as long as you promise to peacefully share the space with the animals that reside there. Santa Rosa and Okaloosa Islands are both barrier islands shielding the interior coast from the ocean and are part of the protected Gulf Islands National Seashore. Santa Rosa has history as well as beauty and was first settled by Tristan de Luna in 1559, making it the earliest known permanent European settlement on the mainland United States. You can take your Niceville motorhome rental in the other direction and visit Point Washington State Forest to see 15,000 acres of breathtaking coastal forest on the barrier islands of Florida. Winding trails snake through the cypress swamps and wet prairies where 10 distinct habitats come together making for a very diverse ecosystem. Point Washington has lots of trails and hiking loops for you to bicycle or walk and see the forest. Blackwater Wildlife Management Area is a great place to visit after you rent an RV in Niceville, FL, as it contains 200,000 acres of protected land full of amazing and exotic animals. You can hunt on the public land in the park or observe the many endangered species like the gopher tortoise. Florida’s oldest state forest is Pine Log State Forest, which allows you to swim, hike, boat, jet ski, fish, or horseback ride among other activities. Apalachicola National Forest is the largest forest in all of Florida and an interesting place to visit with the Niceville RV rental. The Bradwell and Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness areas greet you with beautiful camping areas, ancient forests, and walking paths that will blow you away.