Group site is available with a permit for a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 40
occupants. Campground limited to soft-side on-the-ground tents only. Group
area does not allow generators, trailers, pickup campers, RVs or any type of
camping equipment. Persons camping in the group area are limited to the
facilities (showers and restrooms) in the group area only. Entrance fee still
applies.

Group site is available with a permit for a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 40 occupants. Campground limited to soft-side on-the-ground tents only. Group area does not allow generators, trailers, pickup campers, RVs or any type of camping equipment.  Persons camping in the group area are limited to the facilities (showers and restrooms) in the group area only. Entrance fee still applies.

Bird's eye view of the campground

Fort Pickens Group 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.**

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
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. <h2>Facilities</h2>
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. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
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. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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. <h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
Cancellation and modification fees are non-refundable.

**Cancellation and modification fees are non-refundable.**

Fort Pickens Campground

View Westward Along Langdon Beach

E Looop

Prashant's CG pic

Just one of the many indigenous species you might run across during your visit to Fort Pickens Campground

Armadillo Visiting Fort Pickens Campground

FORT PICKENS CAMPGROUND

Navarre

Sunset over the Gulf of America

Fort Pickens Campground E Loop

Gulf Islands National Seashore

Fort Pickens Crab

Langdon Beach

FORT PICKENS

This area is available reservation throughout the year with a permit for
organized youth groups comprised primarily of young people under the age of
18. This group camping area is located near Gulf Breeze, Florida and has
direct access to Pensacola Bay for water recreation. The campsite features
restrooms, outdoor showers, a picnic shelter, and a campfire ring. The Naval
Live Oaks Area has over 7.5 miles of trails for campers to explore. To make a
reservation email guis_special_use_permits@nps.gov.

This area is available reservation throughout the year with a permit for organized youth groups comprised primarily of young people under the age of 18. This group camping area is located near Gulf Breeze, Florida and has direct access to Pensacola Bay for water recreation.

The campsite features restrooms, outdoor showers, a picnic shelter, and a campfire ring. The Naval Live Oaks Area has over 7.5 miles of trails for campers to explore. To make a reservation email guis_special_use_permits@nps.gov.

Wooden benches surround the campfire ring a the Naval Live Oaks Youth Campground.

Campfire Ring

The youth campground has flush toilet restrooms and outdoor showers.

Restrooms and Outdoor Showers

The youth campground features a large picnic pavilion, perfect for gathering the whole group beneath for meals or activities.

Pavilion

The youth campground is right on the bay.

What a View!

Naval Live Oaks Youth Group Camping

Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands
National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile
marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with us today!

Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with us today!

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