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Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida

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As of September 2026, Fort Pickens Campground is a campground in Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida with 187 campsites. Fort Pickens Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Fort Pickens Campground is located at 30.3228° N, 87.2742° W.

people allowed on 186 of 187 sites: 8
people allowed on the largest site: 40

Fort Pickens Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Mid-stay changes allowed
Maximum stay: 42 nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Fort Pickens Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Fort Pickens Campground

Standard 172
Tent 14
Group 1
Accessible 8
Hookups 146

What an RV fits

20–24 ft4 sites
25–29 ft31 sites
30–34 ft28 sites
35–39 ft55 sites
40–44 ft14 sites
45–49 ft10 sites

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water
dump station

At a glance: Setting: Ocean · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, photography.

All sites at Fort Pickens Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups	Access
GRP1	Group Site	Group	40	-	Electric	-
A001	LOOP A	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water	-
A002	LOOP A	Standard	8	45 ft	Electric, Water	-
A003	LOOP A	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water	-
A004	LOOP A	Tent	8	-	Electric, Water	-
A005	LOOP A	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
A006	LOOP A	Standard	8	46 ft	Electric, Water	-
A007	LOOP A	Standard	8	44 ft	Electric, Water	-
A008	LOOP A	Standard	8	47 ft	Electric, Water	-
A009	LOOP A	Standard	8	42 ft	Electric, Water	-
A010	LOOP A	Standard	8	46 ft	Electric, Water	-
A011	LOOP A	Standard	8	41 ft	Electric, Water	-
A012	LOOP A	Standard	8	46 ft	Electric, Water	-
A014	LOOP A	Standard	8	44 ft	Electric, Water	-
A015	LOOP A	Standard	8	43 ft	Electric, Water	-
A016	LOOP A	Standard	8	49 ft	Electric, Water	Accessible
A018	LOOP A	Standard	8	35 ft	Electric, Water	-
A019	LOOP A	Standard	8	29 ft	Electric, Water	-
A020	LOOP A	Standard	8	46 ft	Electric, Water	-
A021	LOOP A	Standard	8	31 ft	Electric, Water	-
A022	LOOP A	Standard	8	36 ft	Electric, Water	-
A023	LOOP A	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
A024	LOOP A	Standard	8	36 ft	Electric, Water	-
A025	LOOP A	Standard	8	46 ft	Electric, Water	-
A026	LOOP A	Standard	8	25 ft	Electric, Water	-
A027	LOOP A	Standard	8	44 ft	Electric, Water	-
A028	LOOP A	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
A029	LOOP A	Standard	8	39 ft	Electric, Water	-
A030	LOOP A	Standard	8	46 ft	Electric, Water	-
A031	LOOP A	Standard	8	31 ft	Electric, Water	-
A032	LOOP A	Standard	8	33 ft	Electric, Water	-
A033	LOOP A	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water	-
A034	LOOP A	Standard	8	34 ft	Electric, Water	-
A035	LOOP A	Standard	8	35 ft	Electric, Water	-
A036	LOOP A	Standard	8	38 ft	Electric, Water	Accessible
A037	LOOP A	Standard	8	36 ft	Electric, Water	-
A038	LOOP A	Standard	8	32 ft	Electric, Water	-
A039	LOOP A	Standard	8	35 ft	Electric, Water	-
A040	LOOP A	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water	-
A041	LOOP A	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water	-
A042	LOOP A	Standard	8	39 ft	Electric, Water	-
A043	LOOP A	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water	-
B001	LOOP B	Tent	8	-	-	-
B002	LOOP B	Tent	8	-	-	-
B003	LOOP B	Tent	8	-	-	-
B004	LOOP B	Tent	8	-	-	-
B005	LOOP B	Tent	8	-	-	-
B006	LOOP B	Tent	8	-	-	-
B007	LOOP B	Tent	8	-	-	-
B009	LOOP B	Tent	8	-	-	Accessible
B010	LOOP B	Tent	8	-	-	-
B011	LOOP B	Tent	8	-	-	-
B012	LOOP B	Tent	8	-	-	-
B013	LOOP B	Tent	8	-	-	-
C001	LOOP C	Standard	8	36 ft	Electric, Water	-
C002	LOOP C	Standard	8	36 ft	Electric, Water	-
C003	LOOP C	Standard	8	25 ft	Electric, Water	-
C004	LOOP C	Standard	8	35 ft	Electric, Water	-
C005	LOOP C	Standard	8	24 ft	Electric, Water	-
C006	LOOP C	Standard	8	27 ft	Electric, Water	-
C007	LOOP C	Standard	8	23 ft	Electric, Water	-
C008	LOOP C	Standard	8	36 ft	Electric, Water	-
C009	LOOP C	Standard	8	20 ft	Electric, Water	-
C010	LOOP C	Standard	8	28 ft	Electric, Water	-
C011	LOOP C	Standard	8	36 ft	Electric, Water	-
C012	LOOP C	Standard	8	29 ft	Electric, Water	-
C013	LOOP C	Standard	8	29 ft	Electric, Water	-
C014	LOOP C	Standard	8	27 ft	Electric, Water	Accessible
C015	LOOP C	Standard	8	27 ft	Electric, Water	-
C016	LOOP C	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water	-
C017	LOOP C	Standard	8	35 ft	Electric, Water	-
C018	LOOP C	Standard	8	35 ft	Electric, Water	-
C019	LOOP C	Standard	8	34 ft	Electric, Water	-
C020	LOOP C	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
C021	LOOP C	Standard	8	27 ft	Electric, Water	-
C022	LOOP C	Standard	8	26 ft	Electric, Water	-
C023	LOOP C	Standard	8	37 ft	Electric, Water	-
C024	LOOP C	Standard	8	29 ft	Electric, Water	-
C025	LOOP C	Standard	8	33 ft	Electric, Water	-
C027	LOOP C	Standard	8	35 ft	Electric, Water	Accessible
C030	LOOP C	Standard	8	39 ft	Electric, Water	-
C031	LOOP C	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water	-
C032	LOOP C	Standard	8	39 ft	Electric, Water	-
C033	LOOP C	Standard	8	38 ft	Electric, Water	-
C034	LOOP C	Standard	8	45 ft	Electric, Water	-
C036	LOOP C	Standard	8	38 ft	Electric, Water	-
C037	LOOP C	Standard	8	39 ft	Electric, Water	-
C038	LOOP C	Standard	8	36 ft	Electric, Water	-
C039	LOOP C	Standard	8	37 ft	Electric, Water	-
C040	LOOP C	Standard	8	35 ft	Electric, Water	-
C041	LOOP C	Standard	8	38 ft	Electric, Water	-
C042	LOOP C	Standard	8	31 ft	Electric, Water	-
C043	LOOP C	Standard	8	35 ft	Electric, Water	-
C044	LOOP C	Standard	8	34 ft	Electric, Water	-
C045	LOOP C	Standard	8	29 ft	Electric, Water	-
C046	LOOP C	Standard	8	38 ft	Electric, Water	-
C047	LOOP C	Standard	8	29 ft	Electric, Water	-
C048	LOOP C	Standard	8	32 ft	Electric, Water	-
C049	LOOP C	Standard	8	28 ft	Electric, Water	-
D001	LOOP D	Standard	8	-	-	-
D002	LOOP D	Standard	8	-	-	-
D003	LOOP D	Standard	8	-	-	-
D004	LOOP D	Standard	8	-	-	-
D005	LOOP D	Standard	8	-	-	-
D006	LOOP D	Standard	8	-	-	-
D007	LOOP D	Standard	8	-	-	-
D008	LOOP D	Standard	8	-	-	-
D009	LOOP D	Standard	8	-	-	-
D010	LOOP D	Standard	8	-	-	-
D011	LOOP D	Standard	8	-	-	-
D012	LOOP D	Standard	8	-	-	-
D013	LOOP D	Standard	8	-	-	-
D014	LOOP D	Standard	8	-	-	-
D015	LOOP D	Standard	8	-	-	-
D016	LOOP D	Standard	8	-	-	-
D017	LOOP D	Standard	8	-	-	-
D018	LOOP D	Standard	8	-	-	-
D019	LOOP D	Standard	8	-	-	-
D020	LOOP D	Standard	8	-	-	-
D021	LOOP D	Standard	8	-	-	-
D022	LOOP D	Standard	8	-	-	-
D023	LOOP D	Standard	8	-	-	-
D024	LOOP D	Standard	8	-	-	-
D025	LOOP D	Standard	8	-	-	Accessible
D026	LOOP D	Standard	8	-	-	-
D027	LOOP D	Standard	8	-	-	-
D028	LOOP D	Standard	8	-	-	-
D029	LOOP D	Standard	8	-	-	-
E001	LOOP E	Standard	8	34 ft	Electric, Water	-
E002	LOOP E	Standard	8	36 ft	Electric, Water	-
E003	LOOP E	Standard	8	36 ft	Electric, Water	-
E004	LOOP E	Standard	8	34 ft	Electric, Water	-
E005	LOOP E	Standard	8	36 ft	Electric, Water	-
E006	LOOP E	Standard	8	35 ft	Electric, Water	-
E007	LOOP E	Standard	8	36 ft	Electric, Water	-
E008	LOOP E	Standard	8	35 ft	Electric, Water	-
E009	LOOP E	Standard	8	36 ft	Electric, Water	-
E010	LOOP E	Standard	8	35 ft	Electric, Water	-
E011	LOOP E	Standard	8	36 ft	Electric, Water	-
E012	LOOP E	Standard	8	34 ft	Electric, Water	-
E013	LOOP E	Standard	8	33 ft	Electric, Water	-
E016	LOOP E	Standard	8	25 ft	Electric, Water	-
E017	LOOP E	Standard	8	36 ft	Electric, Water	-
E018	LOOP E	Standard	8	37 ft	Electric, Water	-
E019	LOOP E	Standard	8	36 ft	Electric, Water	-
E020	LOOP E	Standard	8	32 ft	Electric, Water	-
E021	LOOP E	Standard	8	35 ft	Electric, Water	-
E022	LOOP E	Tent	8	-	Electric, Water	-
E023	LOOP E	Standard	8	36 ft	Electric, Water	-
E024	LOOP E	Standard	8	38 ft	Electric, Water	-
E025	LOOP E	Standard	8	36 ft	Electric, Water	-
E026	LOOP E	Standard	8	28 ft	Electric, Water	-
E027	LOOP E	Standard	8	34 ft	Electric, Water	-
E028	LOOP E	Standard	8	28 ft	Electric, Water	-
E029	LOOP E	Standard	8	27 ft	Electric, Water	-
E030	LOOP E	Standard	8	26 ft	Electric, Water	-
E031	LOOP E	Standard	8	29 ft	Electric, Water	-
E032	LOOP E	Standard	8	28 ft	Electric, Water	-
E033	LOOP E	Standard	8	-	Electric, Water	-
E034	LOOP E	Standard	8	28 ft	Electric, Water	-
E035	LOOP E	Standard	8	27 ft	Electric, Water	-
E036	LOOP E	Standard	8	28 ft	Electric, Water	-
E037	LOOP E	Standard	8	29 ft	Electric, Water	-
E038	LOOP E	Standard	8	28 ft	Electric, Water	-
E039	LOOP E	Standard	8	23 ft	Electric, Water	-
E040	LOOP E	Standard	8	33 ft	Electric, Water	-
E041	LOOP E	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
E042	LOOP E	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
E043	LOOP E	Standard	8	31 ft	Electric, Water	-
E044	LOOP E	Standard	8	31 ft	Electric, Water	-
E045	LOOP E	Standard	8	26 ft	Electric, Water	-
E046	LOOP E	Standard	8	28 ft	Electric, Water	-
E047	LOOP E	Standard	8	35 ft	Electric, Water	-
E048	LOOP E	Standard	8	28 ft	Electric, Water	-
E049	LOOP E	Standard	8	34 ft	Electric, Water	-
E051	LOOP E	Standard	8	35 ft	Electric, Water	-
E056	LOOP E	Standard	8	38 ft	Electric, Water	-
E057	LOOP E	Standard	8	38 ft	Electric, Water	-
E058	LOOP E	Standard	8	39 ft	Electric, Water	Accessible
E059	LOOP E	Standard	8	37 ft	Electric, Water	Accessible
E060	LOOP E	Standard	8	38 ft	Electric, Water	-
E061	LOOP E	Standard	8	33 ft	Electric, Water	-
E062	LOOP E	Standard	8	26 ft	Electric, Water	-
E063	LOOP E	Standard	8	34 ft	Electric, Water	-
E064	LOOP E	Standard	8	35 ft	Electric, Water	-
E065	LOOP E	Standard	8	35 ft	Electric, Water	-
E066	LOOP E	Standard	8	37 ft	Electric, Water	-

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 firewood. Lighting or maintaining a fire with other materials including, but not limited to, flammable liquids, garbage, fireworks, plastics, aerosol canisters, batteries, or other manufactured or synthetic materials, is prohibited.

Recreation

Many visitors young and old come to Fort Pickens to enjoy its scenic location on the beach. The white sands of Gulf Islands National Seashore are the perfect place for a long walk or an afternoon on the beach. The warm ocean waters are great for swimming and snorkeling. You will find a fishing pier just a short distance from Fort Pickens and can be used by visitors without a Florida fishing license. Hiking trails 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 the beach, ferries, piers, in forts, batteries, pavilions, or inside any of the facilities.

Facilities

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 for reservations up to 6 months in advance. 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.

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 beaches, 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.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellation and modification fees are non-refundable.

Rules and notices at Fort Pickens Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Fort Pickens Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Pets are not allowed on the beach, on the pier, in the fort, batteries, paviliions, or inside any of the facilities.

Cancelation Fees and Modification Fees are non-refundable.

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 during rounds – no need to stop at the campground office. Please have a copy of your reservation available for verification

* Your vehicle tag will be attached to the post at your 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 (to include individuals, families, groups), 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 . Run hours are 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.

Do not hang/ string anything 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.

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Fort Pickens Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Fort Pickens Campground?

Fort Pickens Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 187 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Fort Pickens Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Fort Pickens Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Fort Pickens Campground have?

Fort Pickens Campground has 187 campsites.

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