Standard Electric (loops A, C, E)
- Hookups
- Water & electric
- Power
- 20 / 30 / 50 amp
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- 49 ft
- Pad
- Asphalt
- Number of sites
- 143
- Nightly
- $40
Fort Pickens Campground
National forest / federal in Pensacola Beach, Escambia County, Florida
USDA NAIP via USGS National forest / federal with 187 sites
50 amp, Pets welcome, On the water
From the park's website, Oct 2026
Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.
187 sites
20 / 30 / 50 amp
Electric service
Rigs up to 49 ft
Open year-round
Open year-round (reservations year-round). Rec.gov banner Oct 2026: campground re-opened Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
Pick your exact site online
Source: Official website
Book online
Through Recreation.gov
National Park Service campground on Santa Rosa Island in Gulf Islands National Seashore, within 1/4 mile of the beaches, with 143 paved back-in water/electric sites (no sewer) plus non-electric, tent and group sites, $26-$40 a night in 2026. Stays are capped at 14 consecutive nights and 42 nights a year, so no monthly or snowbird stays.
What stands out
- On a barrier island in Gulf Islands National Seashore, sites within 1/4 mile of the beach
- Next to historic Fort Pickens
- 143 water/electric sites with 20/30/50 amp, no sewer; $40 a night in 2026
- Paved back-in pads, 12 ft height limit in Loop A from a low oak limb
- 14-night stay limit and 42 nights per year
- Park entrance fee ($25 per vehicle for 7 days) is extra
Sites
Standard Nonelectric (loop D)
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- 18 ft
- Pad
- Asphalt
- Number of sites
- 29
- Nightly
- $26
Tent Only Nonelectric (loop B)
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Asphalt
- Number of sites
- 13
- Nightly
- $26
Tent Only Electric
- Hookups
- Water & electric
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Asphalt
- Number of sites
- 1
- Nightly
- $40
Group tent site
- Hookups
- Not listed
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Gravel
- Number of sites
- 1
What this place offers
- Bathhouse
- Showers
- Laundry
- Dump station
- Beach
- Fishing
- Hiking trails
- Accessible sites
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
- Rigs up to 49 ft
Pets
- Pets allowed
- Leash max 6 ft. Not allowed on any beach, piers, ferries, forts, batteries, pavilions or inside facilities. Must be attended at all times, including inside campers and tents. No tying to objects.
Arrival
- Check-in: 1:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Open year-round (reservations year-round). Rec.gov banner Oct 2026: campground re-opened Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
Cancellation: Cancellation and modification fees are non-refundable.
Included in the rate: Max 8 people per site; one RV, one tent and one vehicle, or two tents and two vehicles.
Other fees: Park entrance fee not included: $25 private vehicle, $20 motorcycle, $15 per person, good 7 days; Gulf Islands annual pass $45. Park does not accept cash.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Location and directions
- SunPass toll booth on entering Pensacola Beach; about 3 miles on Fort Pickens Road to the entrance station, then 4 miles to the campground.
- Fort Pickens Road is subject to flooding; check nps.gov/guis or the park Facebook page.
- Gates close at sunset; late arrivals use the gate code from the confirmation email.
Sites
- Overflow parking is limited and not guaranteed; no parking on grass or empty sites.
Rates and fees
- Entrance fees are cashless: $25 vehicle, $20 motorcycle, $15 per person for 7 days; $45 annual.
Long-term and snowbird stays
- Max 14 consecutive nights; 14 nights max Mar 1-Labor Day; 2-night absence required between off-season stays; 42 nights per calendar year.
Rig rules
- Loop A has a 12 ft maximum vehicle height due to a low oak limb; taller rigs may be turned away.
- RV rental deliveries allowed only from companies with a Commercial Use Authorization.
- Many sites are limited by low limbs or bushes; if your rig does not fit the site the park may cancel on arrival.
Pets
- Pets not allowed on any beach in Gulf Islands National Seashore.
Rules
- Generators only in D loop, 8-10 a.m. and 4-7 p.m., 60-decibel limit.
- No EV charging; electrical system cannot support it.
- Golf carts, segways, UTVs and ATVs not allowed (ADA exception for restroom access).
- Nothing may be hung from trees: no hammocks, string lights or clotheslines.
- No portable AC units for tents or outside, no shower or potty tents, no hot tubs.
- Cutting trees or limbs brings a fine and non-refundable cancellation of all reservations.
- No grey water release and no washing vehicles or boats with soap.
- Campgrounds closed to non-campers 10 p.m.-7 a.m.
Amenities and services
- No boat ramps in the Fort Pickens area.
- Rec.gov lists laundry facilities, fishing pier, accessible fishing dock, lifeguards and a museum.
Activities and nearby
- Campsites are within 1/4 mile of the beaches.
- Near NAS Pensacola and the Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola Lighthouse and downtown Pensacola.
- Northern end of the Florida National Scenic Trail begins at Fort Pickens.
Weather and hurricane policy
- Rec.gov banner: campground re-opened Oct 23, 2026 at 1 pm and previous reservations were restored.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
1400 FORT PICKENS ROAD, Pensacola Beach, FL, 32561
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- recreation.gov Description, notices, rules, directions, amenities, site list, re-opening banner
- recreation.gov 2026 nightly rates
- nps.gov Check-in/out, loop restrictions, rules, stay limits, group camping
- nps.gov Pet rules
- nps.gov Entrance fees
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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