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Gulf Islands National Seashore
Fort Pickens Campground
 
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Fort Pickens Loop A campground site.

 

As of November 9, 2009, the Fort Pickens Road is temporarily closed due to 3-5 feet of sand over the asphalt in some areas and damaged bike lanes. Only Loop A in the campground is open to hikers and boaters. For now the sites are $10 a night. Bathrooms and water are available.  

 

All sites are $20.00 a night, and on a first-come, first-served basis. All campers must register at the Fort Pickens Ranger Station between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Campers who have Golden Age/Interagency Senior and Golden Access/Interagency Access Pass holders receive a 50% discount.

 

Reservations will not be available until 2010.

The Campground Store is not open this season. Limited supplies and grocery items will be available at the Firehouse Snack Bar near the fishing pier. 

For additional information please call 850-934-2622.

 

Rare Kemp's Ridley sea turtle hatchling moving towards the Gulf.  

Did You Know?
Of the seven species of sea turtles, four species nest at Gulf Islands National Seashore. Sea turtle hatchlings instinctively head for areas of brighter light. Artificial lighting causes thousands of hatchling deaths each year.

Last Updated: November 19, 2009 at 10:20 EST