Fort Pickens Campground
Fort Pickens Campground is a national park campground in Florida. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Florida
- Coordinates
- 30.32278, -87.27417
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Interpretive Programs, Kayaking, Picnicking, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Surfing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 850-934-2622
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Fort Pickens Campground
Overview 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 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 but not guaranteed. Choose a site that will accommodate all of your equipment. You must be 18 yrs old to reserve a campsite. 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. Pets are not allowed on any beach within Gulf Islands National Seashore. Cutting of trees, limbs, or branches will result in a fine and a non-refundable cancelation of all reservations. A fire may be ignited and maintained only by using fuel sources designed and commonly used for warmth or the preparation of food, such as charcoal briquettes or natural firew
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Puckett Oil Co Inc · 13 mi
- Low clearances
- 5 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campground Loops B, C, D, E | RV park | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Fort Pickens Campground | National park campground | 0.1 mi | $25 | — |
| Campground Loop A | RV park | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Group Camp | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Volunteer Camping Area | Private campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Scout Camp Area | Private campground | 2.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.