Naval Live Oaks Youth Group Camping
Open — Open year-round for youth group reservations. Reservations must be made by emailing guis_special_use_permits@nps.gov. Hot showers are available seasonally.
Cold Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 10:13PM CST until December 30 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Mobile AL
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 19 expected. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 23 expected. * WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Central, Baldwin Coastal, Mobile Central, and Mobile Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Escambia Inland, Okaloosa Coastal, Okaloosa Inland, Santa Rosa Coastal, and Santa Rosa Inland Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 AM CST Tuesday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Tuesday Night to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Cold Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 10:13PM CST until December 31 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Mobile AL
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 19 expected. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 23 expected. * WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Central, Baldwin Coastal, Mobile Central, and Mobile Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Escambia Inland, Okaloosa Coastal, Okaloosa Inland, Santa Rosa Coastal, and Santa Rosa Inland Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 AM CST Tuesday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Tuesday Night to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
About
Naval Live Oaks Youth Group Camping is a specialized campground within Gulf Islands National Seashore, exclusively serving organized youth groups comprised primarily of young people under age 18. Located near Gulf Breeze, Florida, this tents-only facility provides a single large group camping area that can accommodate 10 to 40 campers per reservation. The campground offers essential amenities including year-round flush toilets, seasonal hot showers, potable water, and trash collection. A covered picnic shelter and designated campfire ring serve as central gathering areas. The site has paved paths and sidewalks to access the pavilion and restrooms, though the camping area itself remains undeveloped. Campers enjoy direct access to Pensacola Bay for swimming, kayaking, and other water recreation in the shallow, protected waters. Over 7.5 miles of hiking trails wind through the Naval Live Oaks Area, allowing groups to explore the historic live oak forest. The grounds are open from 8 AM to sunset daily. Reservations are required year-round and must be made by emailing the park at guis_special_use_permits@nps.gov. Nightly fees are $20 for groups of 10-25 campers and $30 for groups of 26-40 campers.
Directions
From Interstate 10: Take Exit 12 onto I-110 exit 1B Gregory Street East, merge onto 30 E Chase Street, turn left onto Bayfront Parkway/Highway 98 East. Stay on U.S. 98 for 4.1 miles. National Seashore Headquarters is located on the right at 1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway.
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- Fort Pickens Campground 8.5mi
- Fort Pickens Group Campground 8.7mi
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- Blackwater River State Park Campground 28mi
- Coldwater Equestrian Campground Blackwater River State Forest 34mi
- Krul Campground Blackwater River State Forest 38mi
- Bear Lake Campground Blackwater River State Forest 39mi
- Bear Lake East Primitive Group Campsite Blackwater River State Forest 39mi
- Camp Paquette Youth Group Camp Blackwater River State Forest 43mi
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 - $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| guis_special_use_permits@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (850) 934-2600 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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