Haulover Beach Parking: North Lot, Fees & Busy Times

Start with the North Lot

Miami-Dade County says parking for the clothing-optional section is available in the North Lot. The clothing-optional beach itself occupies the northern one-third of Haulover Beach, between lifeguard towers 12 and 16. If that is your destination, the North Lot is the most direct official parking choice.

Current parking fees

The county currently lists car parking at $7 Monday through Thursday, with a $1 surcharge for the North Lot and Lot #1. On weekends and holidays, car parking is $10. Buses and RVs are listed at $15. Fees can change, so treat those figures as a dated field check rather than a permanent promise.

Know the lot hours

Haulover parking lots are open from sunrise until one hour before sunset. That matters if you plan a long beach day: do not assume the parking area remains available after dark just because other parts of the park or marina have different schedules.

The busiest window is predictable

Miami-Dade specifically warns that summer and holiday-weekend visitation peaks on Sundays between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The county notes that traffic and parking-lot closures are possible. If you value an easier arrival, earlier is the safer plan.

A useful first-timer strategy

Aim for the North Lot, arrive before the peak window, note where you entered, and look for the clothing-optional section between towers 12 and 16. If the lot is closed or staff redirect traffic, follow current park instructions rather than relying on an old map screenshot.