Campsite #D17 at Fort Pickens Campground, FL

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Campsite #D17

17 reviews
Drive-In 8 people
18 ft Back-In
1 good
D17
1/25
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Campsite #D17 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 18ft driveway, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (17)

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@LaurenR3836852 · Camped on Dec 27, 2025 at Campsite #D17
Camp hosts let dogs left in campers bark ALLL DAY-EVERY DAY. Made the entire week miserable
AT&T
Major Issues
@DanielOE2FC5A4 · Camped on Mar 31, 2025 at Campsite #D17
The shower house in the tent loop is somewhat trash. Use the ones in the camper loop on E. 100% difference. All in all a great spot for a getaway. Nice and quiet.
T-Mobile
Major Issues
@HelgaM79D68769 · Camped on Apr 21, 2024 at Campsite #D17
Beautiful Campground, very relaxing, shady trees and lush vegetation on the trails. Fabulous bird habitat with Ospreys and Eagles. The beach is fabulous, non crowded, great fishing! The showers in loop B and D could be slightly upgraded as the water flow is meager and the water temperature difficult, nearly impossible to regulate. I have been camping here ever since before the roads got paved, 2003? Looking forward to go back
@ShannonM451773 · Camped on Apr 5, 2023 at Campsite #D17
We always LOVE Ft Pickens!! The only reason I took 1 star off was bc bathrooms got gross often. But the ranger at check in was so welcoming and helpful tipping us off on BLue Angels practice the next day and where to see them best in the park.
T-Mobile
Major Issues
@DennisT6574526 · Camped on Mar 19, 2023 at Campsite #D17
Very nice if you like the beach. Its proximity to Pensacola Naval Air Station requires patience with daytime noise of aircraft. Campground is well maintained and bathhouses are kept in good shape.
@ScottC8975217 · Camped on Jan 20, 2023 at Campsite #D17
nice park but beaches are not dog friendly
@JimG51E0A2E50E · Camped on Oct 18, 2022 at Campsite #D17
All good!
@EllenL65737023 · Camped on Jun 19, 2022 at Campsite #D17
We tent camped and it was a great experience. We did decide to leave early and the park gave us our money back for the rest of the days with no problem.
@KimberlyW93778 · Camped on Jun 2, 2022 at Campsite #D17
Beautiful area, terrible facilities in D loop
@ReneeF7058476 · Camped on Apr 2, 2022 at Campsite #D17
Fort Pickens non electric is generally quiet. Rules are enforced. The showers are nice and hot- but just a small stream of water, so don't expect it to be quick! The women's bathroom had an accessible stall with changing table and sink. The gate access code made it easy to come in after dark.
@KristineW56204 · Camped on Mar 19, 2022 at Campsite #D17
Beautiful spot with dolphins near by!
@rebeccab872 · Camped on Jan 4, 2022 at Campsite #D17
The only criticism of an otherwise excellent recommendation stems from the online reservation problem that I had. I could not reserve a 'tent' site in D loop online. I had to call the Fort Pickens ranger's office to get the recreation.gov phone number, then call that number to make a reservation in D loop. We come from Fort Walton Beach every year to enjoy walking the trails and beaches at Fort Pickens, a beautiful area as close to being the natural, wild Florida as possible. The campground, sites and all facilities are clean and well maintained.
Verizon
Excellent
@barbarav892 · Camped on May 31, 2021 at Campsite #D17
Loved the water, area, and history.
@ERIKAA414 · Camped on Mar 26, 2021 at Campsite #D17
The site was a little small but just for a weekend get away it is perfect.
Verizon
Excellent
@ThomasR926 · Camped on Mar 7, 2021 at Campsite #D17
Awesome camp ground, wonderful experience exploring the fort and hiking/biking between the batteries. All the facilities are very nice and clean. The beach there is truly beautiful...... We had such a good time we already have another reservation in 6 weeks to visit again.
Verizon
Good
@AdamW285 · Camped on Jan 1, 2021 at Campsite #D17
Great!
@TiffanyR7AC44F · Camped on Jul 1, 2019 at Campsite #D17
I am a single mom and on this trip I took my daughter, two of her friends, and my nephew. We had a great time exploring and I felt safe sleeping in our tent. It was an affordable way for us to all experience the beach. We made a lot of great memories on this trip and cant wait to get back and make more.

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