Fort Pickens Campground
1400 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach, FL, 32561
National Park ServiceLast Updated: November 5, 2025
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Campground Overview
The Fort Pickens Campground is one of the top ten busiest campgrounds in all of the 430+ national parks and sites. Available all year round it provides access to white sandy beaches and trails, including the Florida National Scenic Trail. The campground office is located in a historic white building located halfway down Fort Pickens Areas on Fort Pickens Road. Office hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Checkout by 11 a.m. Check-in begins at 2 p.m.
Reservation Info
All reservations must be made by visiting www.recreation.gov or call the reservation hotline 1-877-444-6777.
Rules
Fire/Stove Policy
In developed campgrounds fires may be built in permanent grills (charcoal only) or fire rings at designated sites. Portable grills may be used at designated campsites by registered campers. Portable grills are not allowed on the beaches unless in an area where authorized beach fires are allowed.
Regulations Overview
Front country camping is allowed by persons who have made a valid reservation for an individual campsite at the Fort Pickens Campground. Campers must obey all laws, regulations, and policy, particularly those listed in the Superintendent's Compendium Section 2.10.
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