Fort Pickens Campground
Gulf Islands National Seashore
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 America 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.
PETS ARE NOT! ALLOWED ON ANY BEACHES (SOUND SIDE BEACHES OR GULF SIDE BEACHES) WITHIN THE GULF ISLANDS NATIONAL SEASHORE.
Limited overflow parking is available but not guaranteed. 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 ferries, piers, in forts, batteries, pavilions, or inside any of the facilities.
Cancellation fees and Modification fees are non-refundable.
ANY CUTTING OF TREES, LIMBS, OR BRANCHES WILL RESUALT IN A FINE AND A NON-REFUNDABLE CANCELATION OF ALL RESERVATIONS.
PETS ARE NOT! ALLOWED ON ANY BEACHES (SOUND SIDE BEACHES OR GULF SIDE BEACHES) WITHIN THE GULF ISLANDS NATIONAL SEASHORE.
This campground is open for reservations year-round. It contains 137 family sites with electricity (20, 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. Fort Pickens does not have a wait list. You can set up alerts with your rec.gov account to be notified when a site opens. Please feel free to bring your own firewood as the Park doesn't have any to sell.
PETS ARE NOT! ALLOWED ON ANY BEACHES (SOUND SIDE BEACHES OR GULF SIDE BEACHES) WITHIN THE GULF ISLANDS NATIONAL SEASHORE.
Pets are NOT allowed on ferries, piers, in forts, batteries, pavilions, or inside any of the facilities.
Notifications and Alerts
Need to Know
Pets are not allowed on the beach, on the pier, in the fort, batteries, paviliions, or inside any of the facilities.
***CANCELLATION Fees and MODIFICATION Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.***
***ANY CUTTING OF TREES, LIMBS, OR BRANCHES WILL RESULT IN A FINE AND A NON-REFUNDABLE CANCELATION OF ALL RESERVATIONS.***
In an effort to improve our check in process at Fort Pickens Campground, we have implemented a “straight to your site” process.
* Campers can proceed directly to their reserved site after 1 p.m.
* Staff will check you in when they make rounds via your reservation – no need to stop at the campground office. You do not need to wait for staff to check you in. Please keep a copy of your reservation on hand or available on a mobile device for staff to verify.
* Your vehicle tag will be attached to the post at your reserved site. Please place the tag on your vehicle dashboard. If additional vehicle tags are needed, let the camp host know.
Reminder - Campground regulations are sent to you through your email. It is your responsibility to read and understand those regulations.
Campground hosts are present in the campgrounds to ensure an enjoyable stay and that regulations are followed. If you need park maps, vehicle tags, etc. please talk to your hosts.
ATTENTION: Delivery of RVs is allowed by companies that have a CUA (Commercial Use Authorization) only. If a company arrives at the entrance gate to deliver an RV without a CUA they will be refused entrance. For your own benefit, please be sure the company that you are renting from has a CUA with Gulf Islands National Seashore.
When choosing a site through recreation.gov, your total length is the vehicle plus trailer or RV plus tow vehicle. Only one RV unit is allowed per site. If you choose a site that does not fit your total length, the Park reserves the right to cancel your reservation upon arrival, please read ALL restrictions posted at each site. All wheels, including truck or car, must fit in a line on the pavement at the site. ALL campers are limited to ONE RV (motorhome or trailer), one tent, and one vehicle, or two tents and two vehicles.
Campers can stay a maximum of 14 nights from March 1 through Labor Day, and no more than 14 consecutive nights at any time of the year. A minimum two-night absence is required between camping stays during the off season (Labor Day through March 1), and the stay limits apply to ALL occupants. Campers are limited to 42 nights in a calendar year.
Electric Vehicle Charging. While the campgrounds at Gulf Islands have sites equipped with 20, 30 and 50 amp electrical service, our systems can not currently support the charging of electric vehicles.
Campground Rules and Regulations: It is your responsibility to abide by all posted campground rules and regulations. Failure to comply with these items may result in a fine or cancelation. You are responsible for measuring your equipment, reading the site alerts and booking a site that will accommodate ALL your equipment fully backed in.
Generators are allowed in D loop only. They can run 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. (60-decibel limit).
ENTRANCE FEES are NOT included in the cost of your reservation. Gulf Isalnd entrance fees are $25/private vehicle or $20/private motorcycle, good for 7 days; annual passes can be purchased for $45.
Gates close at sunset; registered campers arriving late; the entrance code for the gate is in your confirmation email.
Nothing can be hung/ strung from trees (hammocks, lights, clothes lines, etc). Portable air conditioning units used for tents or outside are not allowed. Shower tents or portable potty tents are not allowed. Hot tubs and other non-camping equipment is not allowed
Golf Carts are not allowed in the Fort Pickens Campground with the exception of disabled persons accessing the restroom facilities. Use by any other persons is prohibited.
Natural Features
The campground is located on a barrier island between the Gulf of America and Pensacola Bay. Groves of live oak trees are scattered across the island, providing shelter for resident and migrating bird populations, as well as shade for park visitors.
The Gulf Islands National Seashore is home to sparkling blue waters, white beaches and coastal marshes. However, more than 80% of the national park is underwater, as it's a vital protective habitat to marine life.
PETS ARE NOT! ALLOWED ON ANY BEACHES (SOUND SIDE BEACHES OR GULF SIDE BEACHES) WITHIN THE GULF ISLANDS NATIONAL SEASHORE.
Pets are NOT allowed on ferries, piers, in forts, batteries, pavilions, or inside any of the facilities.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is a short distance from restaurants and beach nightlife, downtown Pensacola, the Pensacola Naval Air Station and Naval Aviation Museum, the Pensacola Lighthouse and other historic sites. Campsites are within 1/4 mile of the beaches of the Emerald Coast of the Gulf of America and Pensacola Bay.
Recreation
Many visitors young and old come to Fort Pickens to enjoy its scenic location on the beach. The white sands of Santa Rosa Island are the perfect place for a long walk or an afternoon of building sandcastles. The warm ocean waters are great for swimming and snorkeling.
You will find a fishing pier just a short distance from the Fort. It can be used by visitors without a Florida fishing license. Many hiking trails through the sand dunes provide beautiful views and hours of exploration.
Historic Fort Pickens, a pentagonal fort built to defend Pensacola Bay in 1834, is just 1 mile from the campground. The structure was fortified after the War of 1812 and was one of four forts in the South never occupied by Confederates during the Civil War.
PETS ARE NOT! ALLOWED ON ANY BEACHES (SOUND SIDE BEACHES OR GULF SIDE BEACHES) WITHIN THE GULF ISLANDS NATIONAL SEASHORE.
Pets are NOT allowed on ferries, piers, in forts, batteries, pavilions, or inside any of the facilities.
Changes & Cancellations
Cancellation and modification fees are non-refundable.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
FOR GPS ONLY; NO MAIL SERVICE AT FORT PICKENS AREA Pensacola Beach FL 32561
Physical Address
1400 FORT PICKENS ROAD Pensacola Beach FL 32561
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 850-934-2622
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
Physical Address (NO MAIL SERVICE): 1400 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
From I10W:
1. At Exit 12, head right on the ramp for I-110 South toward Pensacola Bch / Pensacola; 6.2 mi
2. Take the ramp on the left for FL-30 / E Chase St; 0.6 mi
3.Keep straight to get onto US-98 E Bus / FL-30 / E Chase St; 341 ft
4. Keep straight to get onto US-98 E / FL-30 / E Chase St; 5.5 mi
From I-10 East of Navarre to U.S. 98, using State Road 87:
1. Take I-10, Exit 31 (State Road 87) south.
2. Continue to south on State Road 87 to U.S. 98 in Navarre.
3. Travel west on U.S. 98 to Gulf Breeze or Pensacola Beach.
4. Turn right onto FL Highway 399 to Pensacola Beach. A (Sunpass) toll booth is on entering Pensacola Beach. Proceed to first light; turn right onto Fort Pickens Road. It is about 3 miles to the park entrance station where you pay to enter, then go 4 miles to the campground registration office.
Available Campsites
- Site C004, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site A003, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site E060, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site D025, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site E059, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site C049, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site C011, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site C045, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site C021, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site E006, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site E013, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site D018, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C003, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site A020, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site E033, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site C023, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site C002, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site B012, Loop LOOP B, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site E064, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site A021, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A010, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site D014, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D009, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site E007, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site A007, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site C039, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site A028, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site E036, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site B010, Loop LOOP B, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site C005, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site E043, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site C010, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site E027, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site E042, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site E045, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site A042, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A031, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site E041, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site C041, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site D011, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B007, Loop LOOP B, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site E065, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site C036, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site E048, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site E011, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site E058, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site A023, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site C034, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site E039, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site A029, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site B005, Loop LOOP B, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site A032, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A015, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site E031, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site C007, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site E034, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site A004, Loop LOOP A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site A012, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A014, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A005, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site D003, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site E003, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site D029, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A022, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site E051, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site D022, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D004, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site E038, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site E049, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site E046, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site E009, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site A001, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site D026, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A025, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site C017, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site E021, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site C006, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site A038, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site E026, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site A026, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site C018, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site D015, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site E016, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site D008, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C046, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site E040, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site A002, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site C048, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site A009, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site E012, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site C019, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site E057, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site C030, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site E062, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site C032, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site D019, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C024, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site B013, Loop LOOP B, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site D020, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site E004, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site E061, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site E001, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site E002, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site C043, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site D017, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site E022, Loop LOOP E, Type Tent Only Electric
- Site E029, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site C020, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site A027, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site E018, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site B001, Loop LOOP B, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site E044, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site A030, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A018, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site C044, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site E028, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site E010, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site E037, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site D013, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D002, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A019, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site B002, Loop LOOP B, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site D021, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D024, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site E066, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site E056, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site C001, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site E017, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site C033, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site C015, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site C042, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site A006, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site D001, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C027, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site D023, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A043, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site C040, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site C013, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site A040, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A033, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site E008, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site B009, Loop LOOP B, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site D016, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site E019, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site C014, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site E032, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site A035, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site C009, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site B006, Loop LOOP B, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site A041, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site D010, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C012, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site E063, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site A039, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site GRP1, Loop Group Site, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site C038, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site E005, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site E047, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site D027, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A036, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A037, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site C031, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site B004, Loop LOOP B, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site C008, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site C016, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site A024, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site B003, Loop LOOP B, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site C047, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site C037, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site C025, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site D005, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site E023, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site A008, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site C022, Loop LOOP C, Type Standard Electric
- Site D012, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A016, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site D028, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site E025, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site D006, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site E030, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site E024, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site A011, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site E020, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
- Site D007, Loop LOOP D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B011, Loop LOOP B, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site A034, Loop LOOP A, Type Standard Electric
- Site E035, Loop LOOP E, Type Standard Electric
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