Fort Pickens Campground is situated on the Gulf Islands National Seashore south of Pensacola and Gulf Breeze, Florida, and is home to emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes, and historical landscapes. It offers 137 family sites with electricity, 40 non-electric tent sites and more, as well as a pier, hiking trails, and access to Historic Fort Pickens. Visitors can explore the beautiful white sands of Santa Rosa Island and nearby attractions such as the Pensacola Naval Air Station and Naval Aviation Museum.
Fort Pickens Campground is situated on Santa Rosa Island, a part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore south of Pensacola and Gulf Breeze, Florida. Visitors are drawn to the Gulf of Mexico for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with us today!
Each camp site offers a fire pit, picnic table, and a paved pad to park on. There are heated showers and flush toilets. We offer electric and non-electric sites. Many of our sites have restrictions from low limbs or bushes so be sure you will fit. Limited overflow parking is available. Choose a site that will accommodate all of your equipment.
Campers may not stay in the campground more than 14 consecutive days. This policy is strictly enforced.
Entrance fees are required for the Fort Pickens area and are good for seven consecutive days from purchase.
Pets are not allowed on any beaches sound and gulf side, ferries, piers, in forts, batteries, pavilions, or inside facilities.
This campground is open for reservations year-round. It contains 137 family sites with electricity (30 & 50 amp) and water hookups, as well as 40 non-electric tent sites, one non-electric tent only group site with water hookup is also available. Fort Pickens also has 6 wheelchair accessible sites with electricity and 2 wheelchair accessible sites without electricity. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station. There are no boat ramps in the Fort Pickens area. All Fort Pickens campsites are available to book up to 6 months in advance with 24 hour booking window. Please inquire before arrival as same day availability is rare. Fort Pickens does not have a wait list or call back system if CG is full. Please feel free to bring your own firewood as the Park doesn't have any to sell.
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Nearby Campgrounds | Distance | Notification Rate |
Loop 1
Big Lagoon State Park
|
8.3mi | 70% |
Loop 2
Big Lagoon State Park
|
8.4mi | 60% |
Loop 3
Big Lagoon State Park
|
8.5mi | 68% |
Loop Magn
Blackwater River State Park
|
35.6mi | 67% |
Loop Titi
Blackwater River State Park
|
35.6mi | 67% |
Loop A
Henderson Beach State Park
|
50.0mi | 83% |