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Campsite #A5 at Fort Pickens Campground, FL
$40
Campsite #A5
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 23 ft | Back-In |
| 1 | good |
6/12
Campsite #A5 Features: Drive-In access, Back-in parking, 23ft driveway, 50 amp hookup, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed, Drinking Water
Campsite Reviews (25)
4.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 60% |
| 4 star | | 24% |
| 3 star | | 8% |
| 2 star | | 4% |
| 1 star | | 4% |
@JamesD2A2F2F77 · Camped on Jan 11, 2026 at Campsite #A5
Loop A is a good location to access beach and the remote beaches are beautiful. Bath House needs some renovation. Some tree limbs need cut, it is a campground for campers, not a forest or nature preserve. It would not hurt the oak trees to prune them where the don't obstruct campsites and loop a road. Lots of trails and bike lanes and the Fort is fun to explore.
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@LeeshaS9E797F4 · Camped on Dec 26, 2025 at Campsite #A5
Enjoyed our time! Camp Hosts were very helpful and friendly. Cant wait to come back!!
Good
@AnastasiaB49C9 · Camped on Jul 27, 2025 at Campsite #A5
great camping
@JulieM1485661 · Camped on May 11, 2025 at Campsite #A5
Love this place and will most definitely come back for a longer stay. Would have given five stars, but bathrooms could use updates and better cleaning.
Good
@JenniferL39143 · Camped on Jan 3, 2025 at Campsite #A5
This is our favorite place to camp, lots of trails to hike or ride your bike around the area. Beaches are a short walk from the campground.
@JamesM9879118 · Camped on Nov 8, 2024 at Campsite #A5
Was a unique experience staying here...Huricane Rafael was offshore and we had a bit of rain...loved our time here and look forward to a return trip.
@ErinG7052184 · Camped on Mar 9, 2024 at Campsite #A5
Beautiful park, beaches and views. The park runs on high standards, a.k.a. rules. Which shows and is appreciated. Although, the turnover is continual, it is very peaceful and relaxing. We loved the trails and walking the beach. We also enjoyed visiting Pensacola for a birthday dinner. Downtown was unique and historic with a good brewery and restaurants. We can't wait to return for more sun and fun!
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@CharlesC950415 · Camped on Feb 1, 2024 at Campsite #A5
My major complaint deals with how the park was shut down due to expected poor weather conditions. We were told that the park would be closed a minimum of 3 days, so we scrambled to make a 3 day reservation elsewhere. The park opened after 2 days yet we had paid for 3 days (nonrefundable) at the other campground. When I talked to a Ranger at the station I was told no one would have told us that the park would be closed for a minimum of 3 days. I guess we, as well as the campers next to us, were hearing things. The Park needs to do a better job of communicating the possibilities when faced with closing due to weather. The shower rooms need a little updating. One shower (out of 4) in our campground was never open.It would have been nice if the Visitor's Center would have been open.We had great walks both on the inland trails as well as the beaches. Bike riding was good with drivers respecting you and giving you space. For the most part the Rangers were helpful and informative. Be aware that you are isolated here and are 6 or 7 miles from large grocery stores.
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@JoelB8895802 · Camped on Nov 7, 2023 at Campsite #A5
an amazing experience and great campground. Beaches and bike trails were best in class!
Good
@PaulB8317136 · Camped on Jun 10, 2023 at Campsite #A5
Fantastic experience at Fort Pickens campground! This was our third trip and it just keeps getting better. Very US Veteran friendly. We look forward to returning again soon.
@WilliamK482864 · Camped on May 10, 2023 at Campsite #A5
Great beaches. Noisy campgrounds with barking dogs.
@JamesP3218459 · Camped on Apr 24, 2023 at Campsite #A5
We enjoyed our stay - easy walk to beach. The restrooms were just ok - men's soap dispenser was "broken" and had been for a while the other was missing. Shower rooms were not the best. One room the light was on a sensor so turned off several times while showering. Another room reeked of smoke and another room the lock got stuck locking someone in. April was a beautiful time to stay but a bit too cold to get in the water. The day we left, the campground closed due to weather and everyone had to evacuate. It opened back up the next morning. Be prepared as I'm not sure where we would have gone had it been in the middle of our stay.
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@PaulB8317136 · Camped on Mar 9, 2023 at Campsite #A5
Quiet and peaceful, with good walking and access to the water. My gripe is the policy of packing out your garbage is followed to an extreme. We walk the beach and pick up trash that has washed ashore or been blown into the vegetation. When we get off the beach, we have to hunt for a place to dump it. I know the parks are short of funds, but this is an economy that hurts the environment.
@CarolS5914427 · Camped on Feb 23, 2023 at Campsite #A5
Ugh, the campfires are horrible. Our neighbors lit them every night and the smoke filled our camper van. My husband had to medicate for cough and sinus because of it. I couldn't even read, my eyes watered so badly. This is unhealthy and made our stay miserable. Why are people allowed to pollute a national park and impose unhealthy air on others? The people with the fires didn't suffer because the wind blew the smoke to others. If people have to have a campfire, they should be required to use gas instead of wood.
@SheilaS7310455 · Camped on Jan 31, 2023 at Campsite #A5
Electric hook up did not work!
@ClaudiaM911D2C · Camped on Dec 11, 2022 at Campsite #A5
Clean bathrooms great atmosphere, hosts, rangers and facilities
@ToddB2939544 · Camped on Nov 1, 2022 at Campsite #A5
This is a special place and always enjoy coming here. With camp store closed it would be a great help to bring in one of the ice kiosk vendors for self service ice. Plenty of space available at store parking lot.
@JamesM3655871 · Camped on Oct 27, 2022 at Campsite #A5
Nice and quiet with beautiful beach
@JohnB8383631 · Camped on Apr 1, 2022 at Campsite #A5
Im a surf fisherman so I love the Gulf side of the Island but if you dont have a fishing license the fishing pier is a good place. I wish everyone would read the regulations , it would be very helpful.
@LonnyNAF4B8D42 · Camped on Mar 19, 2022 at Campsite #A5
Beautiful park
@BruceN70ABACB3 · Camped on Mar 2, 2022 at Campsite #A5
Beautiful park.
@JoyceJ08CD9EB0 · Camped on Feb 21, 2022 at Campsite #A5
Lots of space, ice trails and an amazing beach
@HerbertS796 · Camped on Jan 15, 2022 at Campsite #A5
Love this campground. Just always make sure you will fit in your site. There was a tree that almost prevented our slide from coming out. Will definitely be back.
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@ChuckD612 · Camped on Jan 5, 2022 at Campsite #A5
Beautiful beach, great hiking trail, amazing history and beautiful sunsets.
Good
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