Naval Live Oaks Youth Group Camping

About

Naval Live Oaks Youth Group Camping is a dedicated group camping area within the Naval Live Oaks section of Gulf Islands National Seashore, located in Gulf Breeze, Florida. The campsite is reserved exclusively for organized youth groups where participants are primarily under 18 years old. It offers direct waterfront access to Pensacola Bay, making it ideal for groups interested in combining camping with water-based recreation. The campground features flush restrooms available year-round, seasonal hot outdoor showers, potable drinking water, a picnic shelter, campfire ring, grills, and trash collection. Paved pathways provide access to the pavilion and restrooms, though the remainder of the site is undeveloped. The Naval Live Oaks Area has over seven miles of hiking trails, including the fully accessible 0.8-mile Brackenridge Nature Trail. Reservations must be made by contacting the park via email at guis_special_use_permits@nps.gov. Groups of 10-25 campers pay $20 per night; groups of 26-40 pay $30 per night. Only tent camping is permitted; RVs and trailers are not allowed. Pets are permitted. The north Highway 98 gate remains closed unless a group reservation is active.

Directions

From Interstate 10: Take Exit 12 onto I-110, then exit 1B Gregory Street East. Merge onto 30 E Chase Street, turn left onto Bayfront Parkway/Hwy 98 East. Stay on U.S. 98 for 4.1 miles. The National Seashore Headquarters is on the right at 1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway.