Fort Pickens Group Campground
National Park Service campground in Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida.
Summary
Fort Pickens Group Campground in Gulf Islands National Seashore is about 8 miles (straight line) from Pensacola; it is run by the National Park Service. Camping is first-come, first-served only.
When it's open
Season not listed
Florida campgrounds open year-round →
Neither Recreation.gov nor our other sources publish an open season for this campground, so we don't guess. Check the official listing before an off-season trip.
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsNot listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookupsNot listed
- 💧Water hookupsNot listed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyNot listed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesNot listed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsNot listed
- 🍖GrillsNot listed
- 🪑Picnic tablesNot listed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when Recreation.gov site records report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
Map: trails and roads near Fort Pickens Group Campground
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Campsite layout
Check live availability on Recreation.gov ↗
We don't show live availability. Openings change by the minute and only the official reservation system has them.
How it compares
- There are 12 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Straight-line distance: Pensacola ~8 mi, Tallahassee ~179 mi, Atlanta ~291 mi.
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.
Trails near Fort Pickens Group Campground
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| FP Florida National Scenic Trail | 0.0 mi | 5.4 | NPS |
| FP Amphitheater Trail | 0.1 mi | 0.5 | NPS |
| FP Campground Boardwalk | 0.2 mi | 0.2 | NPS |
| Bay Trail | 0.3 mi | 0.1 | NPS |
| FP Blackbird Marsh Nature Trail | 0.5 mi | 0.5 | NPS |
| FP Dune Nature Trail | 0.5 mi | 0.1 | NPS |
| Trail to FP Campground | 0.6 mi | 0.1 | NPS |
| FP Self Guided Tour Trail | 0.8 mi | 0.4 | NPS |
| Florida NST | 0.9 mi | 0.1 | NPS |
| Cycle Path | 1.8 mi | 1.9 | NPS |
| FB Woodland Nature Trail | 2.1 mi | 0.4 | NPS |
| FB Trench Trail | 2.2 mi | 0.4 | NPS |
Mountain biking nearby
0.1 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.1 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Unrated: 0.1 mi
Trails marked OSM: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
BikingBoatingCampingDivingFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteHorseback RidingHuntingPaddlingPicnickingSnorkelingSwimmingWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pickens Campground Open year-round Gulf Islands National Seashore |
0.2 | FL | — | 187 | E 50A W | 49 ft | yes | Reserve | 12 (11.2 mi) |
| Volunteer Camping Area OpenStreetMap listing |
0.9 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 12 (11.2 mi) |
| Oak Grove Park Private Private RV park |
2.5 | FL | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 12 (8.2 mi) |
| Big Lagoon State Park Campground Big Lagoon State Park |
8.2 | FL | $20 | 91 | E 50A W | yes | — | Reserve | 1 (0.2 mi) |
| Pensacola Beach RV Resort Private Private RV park |
8.5 | FL | — | — | E | yes | — | ? | 16 (21.2 mi) |
| Naval Live Oaks Youth Group Camping Open year-round Gulf Islands National Seashore |
8.7 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | First-come | 16 (20.8 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby. "Open year-round" and month ranges come from the agency, state park or OpenStreetMap season; no tag means no season is published.