Fort Pickens Campground, Pensacola Beach, FL

Fort Pickens Campground in Escambia county is located 41 min southwest of Pensacola, FL with an elevation of 7 feet. There are a total of 187 campsites. The campground is open all year. 173 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 15 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 143 sites have electric and water hookups. 2 sites have electric hookups. 1 site has water hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $40.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, laundry facility, swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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30.32203, -87.27351
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(850) 934-2622 (Information)
(877) 444-6777 (Reservations)
$20 - $40

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Campsite Reviews (1972)

4.2 out of 5

5 star		57%
4 star		22%
3 star		8%
2 star		4%
1 star		6%

@SusanH8664991 · Camped on Nov 12, 2024 at Campsite #A7

Love staying at Fort Pickens so close to the beach

@PeterW2595731 · Camped on Nov 11, 2024 at Campsite #A23

We enjoyed Loop A as it was smaller than other loop. The road in/out was a bit flooded but that is beyond staff control. We toured Fort Pickens and enjoyed tsking our dog on the nature trail.

@HazelS6518399 · Camped on Nov 10, 2024 at Campsite #E56

Hike/bike trails were great. We biked all over the island. The original fort was an awesome history come to life. All the Batteries were a new experience & showed ww2 protection of USA

@GerteisNE461F0 · Camped on Nov 9, 2024 at Campsite #E35

Ive been here so many times and Ill go back several times a year for as long as I can. The best beach, nothing but nature, and the military history is the icing on the cake. With that said, it rained almost the entire time on this last trip, and I ended up reading John Steinbeck and drinking wine. Not bad!

@JamesM9879118 · Camped on Nov 8, 2024 at Campsite #A5

Was a unique experience staying here...Huricane Rafael was offshore and we had a bit of rain...loved our time here and look forward to a return trip.

@SharonH5098220 · Camped on Nov 8, 2024 at Campsite #E25

We stumbled upon this place and really enjoyed the campground. It was refreshing to see the camp host patrolling.The spaces were far enough apart from each other, level and it was great to have fire pits with grills. I only gave four stars because we had to pay for a site with hookups we did not need. The beaches were great, the Fort interesting and the town area wasn't far.

@MICHAELE815689 · Camped on Nov 4, 2024 at Campsite #E57

Fort Pickens campground is an absolute great campground. There are plenty of spots and the water is gorgeous by the campground and the fort. The only issue is if you have to get hold of the reservation office there are no set hours on the door and no phone number to call.

@DorothyTC565E9 · Camped on Nov 4, 2024 at Campsite #E7

I love Fort Pickens! You can walk over the boardwalk to a beautiful beach. The Campground is kept clean.

@HeatherS702716 · Camped on Nov 3, 2024 at Campsite #A27

This is a great campground! Clean, nicely laid out, great camp hosts. My only suggestion would be to alert potential guests to the fact that theres a toll bridge required to access the island from Pensacola. This is in addition to the $25 Gulf Shores pass.

@EdwardC8595351 · Camped on Nov 3, 2024 at Campsite #C14

The camping spots were wonderful and not cramped. The water and electricity worked as advertised. The only recommendation of issue is the dump station. The platform or parking area at the dump site should be higher than the drain to allow gravity to make the contents flow better. The current arrangement requires a lot of lifting of the hose to dump the contents.

@AnnM1012312 · Camped on Nov 1, 2024 at Campsite #D6

I love Ft. Pickens. I have been camping there for up to 20 years. I camped in loop B with the old bathrooms!! I have to say the current state of bathrooms was horrible. They were never cleaned and i just stayed for a week. Tampons were in the shower and left for days, even after we asked the potty patrol to clean them. The campground was practically full. The Blue Angels were in town and it was embarrassing for this National Park to be so unkempt and the bathrooms at the Fort were awful as well. Toilets were overflowing we did tell the campground host and they did what they could. So disappointing.

@josephs9140090 · Camped on Nov 1, 2024 at Campsite #C6

We always love coming to Fort Pickens several times a year because there is so much to do and see. It's in its own little world out at the tip of the island and not crowded at all. The beaches are the best!

@MarcusB2806217 · Camped on Oct 31, 2024 at Campsite #D3

Very comfortable and clean camping area. Enjoyed sightseeing and visiting with other campers

@EthanWD9D4125F · Camped on Oct 31, 2024 at Campsite #B7

Beautiful park and campground!

@KarenB2737002 · Camped on Oct 31, 2024 at Campsite #C36

We relax and unwind here like no where else. If you are looking for a resort or activity-laden camping experience, don't come here. This place is about being in a quiet, natural environment.

@MarthWAFD35E1A · Camped on Oct 31, 2024 at Campsite #C2

We met up with long time camping friends. Sort of a pre-thanksgiving tradition. We were delighted with Blue Angel & Thunderbird practices during the week. Then the Grand Finally air show on Friday. This is a very serene place to spend time. Also a wonderful place for beach walks and bike rides to the fishing pier. Wonderful!

@TomZ2984196 · Camped on Oct 30, 2024 at Campsite #B12

We felt safe at all times and were welcomed by nearby campers. Beautiful environment. We are eager to come back.

@BrittM6764D2FE · Camped on Oct 30, 2024 at Campsite #C49

Beautiful campground.

@HenryM3024473 · Camped on Oct 30, 2024 at Campsite #C27

Such a sweet park with so many private beaches

@beckys6325177 · Camped on Oct 29, 2024 at Campsite #C4

Make sure you have room to park your camper and tow vehicle or motorhome and toad. Very strict about being on the asphalt.Great for going to Fort Pickens and walking to the beach.

@JoanieEFF77C21 · Camped on Oct 29, 2024 at Campsite #C11

Really like this park for many reasonsbeaches, ecosystem, and history. Ive been coming here and camping for more than 60 years. Campground and facilities are in great shape but be forewarned. Not much shade and sites are not very deep. Most sites will only comfortably accommodate a smaller trailer or van. A few sites are longer but make sure you verify that your rig will fit. Extra parking is very limited as well.

@KaitlynTFD65D5 · Camped on Oct 27, 2024 at Campsite #E22

A lovely park! A short walk to the beach where theres not a lot of foot traffic!

@DavidF8210922 · Camped on Oct 27, 2024 at Campsite #A18

Always enjoy camping in campground A with all the trees and vegetation. Restrooms and showers could use some upgrades.Not thrilled with the lack of shade trees and other vegetation in campgrounds C and E. This area is more like an RV park with no/little privacy.

@TammyeS2F00425 · Camped on Oct 27, 2024 at Campsite #C9

We enjoyed Fort Pickens so much we scheduled another visit soon after we left. Several nice sites. Beautiful drive to the campground and so many nice campers.

@WilliamG690099 · Camped on Oct 26, 2024 at Campsite #C33

Wonderful place to visit. Will probably return some day.

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