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Fort Pickens Campground
Fort Pickens Campground is managed by the National Park Service in Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida[5]. Recreation.gov lists 187 overnight campsites there, and they can be reserved online[1][3].
What to expect
NPS says this campground loop is open year round[6]. Recreation.gov describes it as sitting on Santa Rosa Island, south of Pensacola and Gulf Breeze[7]. Of the listed sites, 143 are standard electric, 29 are standard nonelectric and 13 are tent only nonelectric[1]. Recreation.gov site details show 143 sites that accept an RV or trailer and 186 that accept a tent[8]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 49 feet[4]. NPS says reservations are made through Recreation.gov or by phone at 1-877-444-6777[9]. Recreation.gov says you must be 18 years old to reserve, and stays are limited to 14 consecutive days[7].
Campsite details
From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Campsites[1] | 187 |
| Site types[1] | 143 standard electric, 29 standard nonelectric, 13 tent only nonelectric, 1 tent only electric, 1 group standard nonelectric |
| Sites (NPS count)[10] | 200, 188 reservable, 0 first come, first served |
| Reservations[3] | Yes, on Recreation.gov |
| Accessible sites[11] | 8 |
| Hookups[12] | electric 144, water 145, sewer 0 sites |
| Longest RV or trailer[4] | 49 ft (median 32.5 ft) |
| Equipment[8] | RV or trailer at 143 sites, tent at 186 sites |
| Pets[13] | Allowed at all listed sites |
| Campfires[14] | Allowed at all listed sites |
| Check-in[15] | 1:00 PM |
| Check-out[16] | 11:00 AM |
| People per site[17] | 8 at most sites (8 to 40) |
Camping fees
Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.
| Site or fee | Per night |
|---|---|
| Entrance Fee[2] | $25 |
Amenities
- Toilets: Flush Toilets - year round[18]
- Showers: Hot - Year Round[18]
- Drinking water: Yes - year round[18]
- Dump station: Yes - year round[18]
- Cell reception: Yes - year round[18]
- Camp store: No[18]
- Firewood for sale: No[18]
- Food storage lockers: No[18]
- Laundry: Yes - year round[18]
- Trash collection: Yes - year round[18]
Before you go
- NPS lists a camping fee of $25 per night, and says a separate fee to enter the park is also required[2]. Fees can change, so check Recreation.gov.
- Recreation.gov notes that cancellation and modification fees are non-refundable[19].
- Recreation.gov warns that many sites have low limbs or bushes, so check that your equipment fits[7].
- NPS says the area gate closes at 8 PM[6] in summer and 6 PM[6] in winter.
- Recreation.gov lists check-in at 1:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM[15][16]. NPS says check-in is after 2 PM[6]. Confirm the time on your reservation.
Questions people ask
- How much does it cost to camp at Fort Pickens Campground?
- NPS lists a camping fee of $25 per night[2]. A separate fee to enter the park is also required, and fees can change[2].
- Does Fort Pickens Campground have electric hookups?
- Recreation.gov site details list 144 sites with electric hookups and 145 with water hookups, and 0 with sewer hookups[12]. NPS lists a dump station[18].
- Are dogs allowed at Fort Pickens Campground?
- Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 187 campsites with this detail[13]. Recreation.gov also says pets are barred from beaches anywhere in the national seashore[7].
- Can I have a campfire at Fort Pickens Campground?
- Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 187 campsites with this detail, and says fire restrictions can apply at any time[14].
- How do I reserve a site at Fort Pickens Campground?
- NPS says all reservations are made on www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777[9].
Facts and sources
- Recreation.gov lists 187 overnight campsites at Fort Pickens Campground: 143 standard electric, 29 standard nonelectric, 13 tent only nonelectric, 1 tent only electric, 1 group standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Camping fee, Entrance Fee: $25 per night. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Fort Pickens Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Fort Pickens Campground: 49 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 32.5 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Fort Pickens Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Season and hours (NPS): This campground loop is open year round. The gate into the Fort Pickens Area closes at 8 p.m. in the summer, and 6 p.m. in the winter. Campground Registration is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Check-in is after 2... Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Recreation.gov description for Fort Pickens Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Permitted equipment at Fort Pickens Campground: 143 sites accept an RV or trailer and 186 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Reservation note from NPS: All reservations must be made by visiting www.recreation.gov or call the reservation hotline 1-877-444-6777. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- NPS lists 200 sites at Fort Pickens Campground: 188 reservable and 0 first come, first served. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- 8 of the 187 campsites at Fort Pickens Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Hookups at Fort Pickens Campground per Recreation.gov site details: 144 sites with electric hookups (20 amp, 30 amp, 50 amp), 145 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 187 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Fort Pickens Campground: yes at all 187 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Fort Pickens Campground: yes at all 187 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Check-in time at Fort Pickens Campground on Recreation.gov: 1:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Check-out time at Fort Pickens Campground on Recreation.gov: 11:00 AM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Maximum people per campsite at Fort Pickens Campground: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 40). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Amenities at Fort Pickens Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - year round; showers: Hot - Year Round; drinking water: Yes - year round; dump station: Yes - year round; cell reception: Yes - year round; camp store: No; firewood for sale: No;... Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Fee information on Recreation.gov: Cancellation and modification fees are non-refundable. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
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