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Naval Live Oaks Youth Group Camping

National Park Service campground in Gulf Islands National Seashore, near Gulf Breeze, Florida.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
Not itemizedfirst-come area, sites not listed
First-comebooking
Year-roundopen season
No RV datamax RV/trailer length
16named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (20.8 mi)
0.0 mibike trails within 5 mi
Campfire Ring at Naval Live Oaks Youth Group Camping
Wooden benches surround the campfire ring a the Naval Live Oaks Youth Campground.. Photo: NPS Photo via Recreation.gov, public domain (U.S. government work).

Summary

Naval Live Oaks Youth Group Camping is a National Park Service campground in Gulf Islands National Seashore, about 6 miles (straight line) from Pensacola. Camping is first-come, first-served only.

When it's open

Year-round

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Source: National Park Service, retrieved Oct 20, 2026. It says: “This campground loop is open year round”

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 Naval Live Oaks Youth Group Camping

Map of roads, water and trails within about 5 miles of Naval Live Oaks Youth Group Camping
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), drawn by us from OSM extracts. The map covers about 15 × 10 miles. Bike trail colors come only from OSM difficulty tags: green = kid-friendly, blue = intermediate, black = expert, purple = bike-legal but unrated. Brown lines are footpaths and hiking trails. Not for navigation.

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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 16 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • Straight-line distance: Pensacola ~6 mi, Tallahassee ~171 mi, Atlanta ~284 mi.

Amenities & rules

The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.

Trails near Naval Live Oaks Youth Group Camping

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
NLO North Bay Trail0.1 mi0.3NPS
NLO Andrew Jackson Trail (LCS 05406 STRC NUM N-11)0.1 mi2.4NPS
NLO Pine Scrub Trail0.2 mi0.3NPS
NLO Browns Pond Trail0.3 mi1.2NPS
NLO Brackenridge Nature Trail0.5 mi2.1NPS
NLO Fishing Trail0.5 mi0.1NPS
NLO North South Trail0.6 mi1.0NPS
NLO Boy Scout Trail0.6 mi0.4NPS
NLO Old Quarry Trail0.7 mi0.8NPS
NLO Beaver Pond Trail0.9 mi1.0NPS
NLO Picnic (Primitive Area) Access Trail1.0 mi0.2NPS
NLO Highway Access Trails1.0 mi0.1NPS

+ 4 more named trails.

Mountain biking nearby

No bike-legal trails are mapped within 5 miles in OpenStreetMap or Forest Service data.

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

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Pensacola Beach RV Resort Private
Private RV park
2.4FL—— E yes— ?16 (21.2 mi)
Volunteer Camping Area
OpenStreetMap listing
8.0FL—— — —— ?12 (11.2 mi)
Fort Pickens Campground Open year-round
Gulf Islands National Seashore
8.5FL—187 E 50A W 49 ftyes Reserve12 (11.2 mi)
Fort Pickens Group Campground
Gulf Islands National Seashore
8.7FL—— — —— First-come12 (10.1 mi)
Gulf Breeze Rv Park Private
Gulf Breeze Rv Park
10.1FL—— — yes— ?2 (9.8 mi)
Oak Grove Park Private
Private RV park
10.4FL—— — yes— ?12 (8.2 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.

From the managing agency

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 [email protected].