A26
Campsite #A26 at Fort Pickens Campground, FL
$40
Campsite #A26
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 17 ft | Back-In |
| 1 | good |
5/19
Campsite #A26 Features: Drive-In access, Back-in parking, 17ft driveway, 50 amp hookup, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed, Drinking Water
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 44% |
| 4 star | | 24% |
| 3 star | | 16% |
| 2 star | | 4% |
| 1 star | | 12% |
@AlE2651308 · Camped on Nov 17, 2025 at Campsite #A26
The week following the shutdown was beautiful! Park was in excellent shape in a very short time.
@DonitaM5748080 · Camped on Jun 28, 2025 at Campsite #A26
A26 is a very nicely shaded site. Its short, but could fit our 25 skoolie and our Jeep sideways. My complaint is about the restrooms. Its so hot. The ventilation is terrible. Heat rises, why arent there fans blowing hard, and vents at the top of walls to let heat out. Very easy fix with little expense. Years of people complaining, and nothing done. The showers are like a sauna inferno. The campground host for A is a very nice man.
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@StanL3649182 · Camped on Jun 9, 2025 at Campsite #A26
The camp host, Curtis was very friendly. The showers and bathrooms were NOT clean. The bathroom corners had a collection of dirt that were there the entire time we were there. One shower room had a bandage on the floor for three days. I didnt use it after that so I dont know if it continued to remain there. We enjoy the area and the beauty of the white sand beaches.
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@BridgetteEC7AF · Camped on Jan 28, 2025 at Campsite #A26
I loved the quiet undeveloped beaches. The campground was within a 2 min walk. Loved it
Good
@RAndrewHFF6564 · Camped on Dec 31, 2024 at Campsite #A26
I was surprised that the on site duty staff was UN-friendly, almost rude but would answer questions. Didn't really seem to have the time for the guest. This was before the evacuation due to storm. On two occasions on duty staff was rude in telling us and a visiting guest, "no off pavement parking" if just to let others by", seemed odd but I accepted the pressure of the evacuation and storm conditions. On one occasion my son's dog barked momentously due to a passing dog and was reprimanded by park officer driving by as if the dog barked all night. Their dog is super well behaved. Dogs are an issue but this was not necessary in front of the children.The parked seemed to need some extra cleaning in bathrooms and some maintenance. Not bad. Hot water worked and not trash blowing around. Great dumpers and laundry.Our overall experience was OK. My son and daughter in law has said, " this is their favorite park" and have been there many times. They drove from Dallas to spend the new year with us....we drove down from TN. It's great for little kidsI also appreciated the flexibility of changing our arrival dates due to illness with a refund. We will come back sense it is beautiful, and great beaches.I don't like to be negative but this was necessary for the parks future.*if a guest wants to spend time at the beach then be sure to rent in loop A. It's close. **Also be sure to take time to read the history of the park and all attractions. *** The pavement is great for riding bikes if your older.****Enjoy the shore line when driving in and out. Sand and water is gorgeous...like no other place.
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@RAndrewHFF6564 · Camped on Dec 31, 2024 at Campsite #A26
I was surprised that the on site duty staff was UN-friendly, almost rude but would answer questions. Didn't really seem to have the time for the guest. This was before the evacuation due to storm. On two occasions on duty staff was rude in telling us and a visiting guest, "no off pavement parking" if just to let others by", seemed odd but I accepted the pressure of the evacuation and storm conditions. On one occasion my son's dog barked momentously due to a passing dog and was reprimanded by park officer driving by as if the dog barked all night. Their dog is super well behaved. Dogs are an issue but this was not necessary in front of the children.The parked seemed to need some extra cleaning in bathrooms and some maintenance. Not bad. Hot water worked and not trash blowing around. Great dumpers and laundry.Our overall experience was OK. My son and daughter in law has said, " this is their favorite park" and have been there many times. They drove from Dallas to spend the new year with us....we drove down from TN. It's great for little kidsI also appreciated the flexibility of changing our arrival dates due to illness with a refund. We will come back sense it is beautiful, and great beaches.I don't like to be negative but this was necessary for the parks future.*if a guest wants to spend time at the beach then be sure to rent in loop A. It's close. **Also be sure to take time to read the history of the park and all attractions. *** The pavement is great for riding bikes if your older.****Enjoy the shore line when driving in and out. Sand and water is gorgeous...like no other place.
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Good
@KeithLBBEEBA48 · Camped on Aug 29, 2024 at Campsite #A26
For my little camper, this site was perfect! Shade, access to restroom and short walk to the beach.
Good
@JamesO5997593 · Camped on May 18, 2024 at Campsite #A26
Not safe for pedestrians, bicycling or kids. The speed limit is 25 but there is no enforcement of it except by fellow campers. Saw an older man in a huge Escalade run 3 kids on scooters off the road as well as most people speeding by bicycles well over 40mph on the park road. We did see one single ranger but only at night to clear out the fort. Camp hosts were amazing!
Major Issues
@JamesO5997593 · Camped on May 18, 2024 at Campsite #A26
Not safe for pedestrians. Hard to cross the road, drivers do not stop at crosswalks.
Major Issues
@DavidT5110185 · Camped on Jan 19, 2024 at Campsite #A26
We have visited this campground several times. I love this place. It is one of the few parks in western Florida where you can pretty much always find a spot. The Florida State Parks often must be reserved a year in advance. The history is interesting and the beaches are lovely.
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@BobM2535414 · Camped on Dec 29, 2023 at Campsite #A26
The beach is gorgeous! It's remote from the town in 9 miles of solitude. This was a top pick in the 5 weeks we've been on the road exploring the USA
@Catherine55676 · Camped on May 31, 2023 at Campsite #A26
Everything was absolutely perfect!!
@MichaelA251288 · Camped on May 11, 2023 at Campsite #A26
Campground is very clean and the camp hosts are friendly.
Good
@JamesM9879118 · Camped on Feb 3, 2023 at Campsite #A26
Location, location, location.Short walk from campgroujnd to either gulf or bay beachessome trees, hit and miss depennding on siteshowerheads are fixed to the walls and aim down not out which is odd
@RichardG179702 · Camped on May 22, 2022 at Campsite #A26
First off, the camp host who stays in E, but drives around in her cart to the other sites, is the rudest host we have ever seen. She has Barney Fife syndrome! According to the ranger she has had many complaints. Which you can see in other reviews. 2 out of 4 showers working cost another star. This was our second trip in 2 years and you will not find a more beautiful and quite place. Fix the showers and fire the poster child for a "Karen" host and this campground would be one of the best in the whole country!
@anitag8582259 · Camped on Apr 11, 2022 at Campsite #A26
Although there are beautiful beaches, a very nice picnic ground, a great nature trail and various other trails to the beaches and bay, the campground bathrooms were a bit startling. We were there 10 days and 2 of the 4 showers were out of order the entire time. Neither the showers nor the bathrooms were cleaned in our campground during those ten days. The common sink area for dishwashing had a tendency not to drain so that dirty water sometimes was standing in the sink. The dumpster overflowed with stinking garbage and made being outside our camper uncomfortable since we could easily smell it. On the other hand, the toilets at Langdon Beach were cleaned throughly and often. And the Discovery Center at the fort is not to be missed. The rangers were very helpful and pleasant. The water was amazingly beautiful. Be advised that you cannot park at the beach in a RV or vehicle combination that is over about 20 ft in length and that the campgrounds require a walk to the beach or bay in order to see the water. Parking regulations are enforced as are speed limits.
@LeifHEB31C73BC · Camped on Jan 26, 2022 at Campsite #A26
Very interesting, great historical information about the forts.
@DouglasW155 · Camped on Jan 21, 2022 at Campsite #A26
Loop A is a nice place. Packed in but still nice. The bath house could use some maintenance - shower valves were corroded. One shower wouldn't put out any hot water so we drove to one of the bath houses in the other loops. Good birdwatching and easy hiking on well maintained trails. Great Beach! Wish it had be warmer so we could swim. We'll be Scamping on back some day.
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@sarahw842 · Camped on Dec 14, 2021 at Campsite #A26
Beautiful campground, clean, easily accessible, and overall a perfect experience. would recommend
Excellent
@LisaS406 · Camped on Nov 22, 2021 at Campsite #A26
The campgrounds are densely populated, but the surrounding environment is the Parks greatest strength. Miles of sugar sand beach on the Gulf (didn’t use as dogs not allowed) and miles of beach on on Pensacola Bay offer uncrowded conditions for all activities. Ft Pickens is a haunting, sprawling, historical colonial structure where one can spend a day exploring.
The camp host was personable and helpful. The grounds are well maintained.
The camp host was personable and helpful. The grounds are well maintained.
Good
@BrendaM658 · Camped on Nov 7, 2021 at Campsite #A26
A fantastic campground! Staff very helpful.
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@CatherineN220 · Camped on Oct 15, 2021 at Campsite #A26
I love Fort Pickens and have been camping there since I was a little kid and I am now taking my grandkids camping there. This was my first time camping in Loop A and it was really nice. Hurricanes have taken out a lot of the trees in the main camping area, but Loop A is still very shady and the sites are more private than the main camping area. If you have little kids and you want to be able to walk to the quiet water side (sound side), then the main camping area might be a better option, but the kids loved Loop A too.
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@GlennM675 · Camped on Sep 26, 2021 at Campsite #A26
When you mow please don't throw rocks and debris on my Sprinter van. Also on my neighbors new truck and camper. Put a guard on mower or grass catcher to prevent this.
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@KarenM423 · Camped on Aug 19, 2021 at Campsite #A26
Our family loves Fort Pickens. We try to go every year. This year we had to leave after being there only 2 days because of TS Fred. We miss the gulf waters and the fishing. We’ll try again next year.
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