Gulf Islands National Seashore - Camping

Gulf Islands National Seashore by National Parks Service

Davis Bayou Campground

Open

Temporarily Closed

Phone

228-875-3962

Details

This campground is temporarily a FEMA camp and not open to the public.

Fort Pickens Campground

Open

Camping at Fort Pickens is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Loop A has water and electricity to the sites and a dump station available. There is no electricity or water in Loop's B, C, D or E in the campground. Electricity is installed and completed by October 18th. There will be camping reservations in 2010. Fort Pickens Area is open daily 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The fort has Ranger guided tours at 2:00 p.m. daily. Self guided tours are from 8:00 a.m. until sunset. The Fort Pickens also has beautiful hiking trails.

Horn, Petit Bois and East Ship Islands

Open

Open All Year

Phone

(228) 875-9057

Details

Primitive camping is available on Horn, Petit Bois and East Ship Islands, accessible only by boat. Groups of 11 must obtain a free permit from the Visitor Center in Ocean Springs. Licensed boat operators are available for a fee. Call 228-875-0074 extension 2 for more information. Visitors can enjoy hiking, beachcombing, swimming and birdwatching on these picturesque and tranquil islands. A 20-foot or longer craft is recommended for use on the open water. Inland water craft such as bass boats and pontoon party barges are not suitable for travel to 10-12 miles from shore. Campers must provide all supplies needed for their trip including extra food and water. Never camp on dune tops as this damages vegetation and fragile dune formations. Fires are permitted on the beach below the extreme tide line. Do not build fires on dunes or in wooded areas. Insect repellent and mosquito netting are recommended as well as long sleeve shirts, pants and sunscreen. Practice Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics (wwwLNT.org).Keep a respectful distance from wildlife. Please call (228) 875-9057 to inquire about transportation out to the island and to find out more.

Naval Live Oaks Youth Group Tent Area

Open

Open All Year

Details

The Naval Live Oaks Area, located on U. S. 98 east of Gulf Breeze, is open daily (except Christmas Day) from 8:00 a.m. to sunset. The Visitor Center, opened from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (except Christmas Day), features a bookstore, exhibits, and showings of a closed-caption 12-minute orientation film plus nature and history videos.

A group camping area is on the north side of Naval Live Oaks. It is available for organized youth groups. This is a great campsite complete with a covered picnic pavilion, restrooms, and outdoor showers.

Perdido Key Area

Open

Open All Year

Details

The Perdido Key Area, located on Johnson Beach Road off Florida Route 292 southwest of Pensacola, offers access to the Gulf of Mexico and white sandy beaches. There is a park entrance fee and groups may rent picnic shelters. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months. Beach wheelchairs are available. To protect park visitors, pets are not allowed on Florida Beaches.

Campgrounds you can reserve online

Big Lagoon Sp Campground

Mileage:71 mi

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St. Bernard State Park Campground

Mileage:83 mi

Description: Overnight camping facilities include 51 sites, each equipped with water, electrical hook-ups, a picnic table and a barbeque grill. A nearby bathhouse offers hot showers and laundry facilities to make camping more comfortable. Rules, Pets are not allowed in any buildings, including cabins and lodges., Please be prepared to pay the balance of your facility rental fee upon your arrival at the park., Reservations for overnight facilities are held until check-out time the day after your scheduled arrival., Early departures will be treated as cancellations., Pavilions and meeting rooms are accessible during operating hours., Golden Age/Golden Access Passport holders must present a valid card at check-in., Persons who rent park facilities can be held responsible for any damage done to those facilities., All park buildings are smoke free environments including cabins and lodges., Cabins and Lodges are furnished with basic kitchen utensils, pots, and bed linens and pillows., Please bring your own towels, soap products, etc., Group Camps are furnished with pots, basic kitchen utensils and bunk-beds., Please bring your own pillows, bed linens, towels, soap products, etc., A maximum stay of 15 consecutive days is allowed in the park., Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance. If you are reserving a cabin, lodge or group camp 10 months or more in advance of the arrival date and your stay is for 5 days or more, this reservation will adhere to the following:, This reservation must be paid in full no later than 30 days after the reservation is made., If you call the reservation center to drop off any days, you will be charged $50 per day for cabins and $100 per day for group camps for each day you drop., The cancellation fee for this reservation will be one days rental., When you click Continue to Payment Details you are accepting the terms for this reservation which was made for a cabin, lodge or group camp 10 months or more in advance of the arrival date, and the stay is for 5 days or more., Please be advised that cell phones often do not work in remote areas including many park sites CANCELLATIONS, Should you have any problem with your reservation, or you need to make a change, transfer, or cancel, give us a call at 1-877-CAMP-N-LA. The cancellation fee is a minimum of $10 per facility. The cancellation or transer fee is $10 per facility 15 days or more before arrival. 14 days or less before arrival, the cancellation or transfer fee is one day's usage fee., TO CANCEL RESERVATIONS: CALL LA STATE PARKS 1-877-226-7652
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Fontainebleau State Park Campground

Mileage:86 mi

Description: For the overnight visitor, Fontainebleau has several different types of accommodations. In the camping area, there are 126 improved campsites with water, electricity, barbeque grills and picnic tables at each. An adjacent bathhouse and dump station are also provided. In addition, there are 37 unimproved campsites and a primitive camping area for those who want to "rough it." There are also 200 undesignated campsites. ck-out time the day after The park also offers three group camps. Camp Number 1, which can sleep up to 150 people, and Camp Number 2, which sleeps 30, are located close together near the beachfront. Camp Number 3 is located in another part of the park and can accommodate 65 people. A fishing pier with freshwater fishing is available at this camp. All group camps include dormitory sleeping areas and fully equipped kitchens.e to those Just across U.S. Highway 190 from the main part of the park is the Fontainebleau State Park Lodge. The Lodge includes sleeping facilities for ten people, with a maximum capacity of twelve, as well as a kitchen and two baths. Rules, Pets are not allowed in any buildings, including cabins and lodges., Please be prepared to pay the balance of your facility rental fee upon your arrival at the park., Reservations for overnight facilities are held until check-out time the day after your scheduled arrival., Early departures will be treated as cancellations., Pavilions and meeting rooms are accessible during operating hours., Golden Age/Golden Access Passport holders must present a valid card at check-in., Persons who rent park facilities can be held responsible for any damage done to those facilities., All park buildings are smoke free environments including cabins and lodges., Cabins and Lodges are furnished with basic kitchen utensils, pots, and bed linens and pillows., Please bring your own towels, soap products, etc., Group Camps are furnished with pots, basic kitchen utensils and bunk-beds., Please bring your own pillows, bed linens, towels, soap products, etc., A maximum stay of 15 consecutive days is allowed in the park., Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance. If you are reserving a cabin, lodge or group camp 10 months or more in advance of the arrival date and your stay is for 5 days or more, this reservation will adhere to the following:, This reservation must be paid in full no later than 30 days after the reservation is made., If you call the reservation center to drop off any days, you will be charged $50 per day for cabins and $100 per day for group camps for each day you drop., The cancellation fee for this reservation will be one days rental., When you click Continue to Payment Details you are accepting the terms for this reservation which was made for a cabin, lodge or group camp 10 months or more in advance of the arrival date, and the stay is for 5 days or more., Please be advised that cell phones often do not work in remote areas including many park sites CANCELLATIONS, Should you have any problem with your reservation, or you need to make a change, transfer, or cancel, give us a call at 1-877-CAMP-N-LA. The cancellation fee is a minimum of $10 per facility. The cancellation or transer fee is $10 per facility 15 days or more before arrival. 14 days or less before arrival, the cancellation or transfer fee is one day's usage fee., TO CANCEL RESERVATIONS: CALL LA STATE PARKS 1-877-226-7652
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Fairview-riverside State Park Campground

Mileage:93 mi

Description: For the overnight visitor, Fairview-Riverside offers 81 camping sites, all with electricity and water hook-ups. A nearby comfort station and dump station are provided. The park also provides a tent camping area with comfort station access. This camping area is a favorite of groups who want to camp together under the stars. Rules, Pets are not allowed in any buildings, including cabins and lodges., Please be prepared to pay the balance of your facility rental fee upon your arrival at the park., Reservations for overnight facilities are held until check-out time the day after your scheduled arrival., Early departures will be treated as cancellations., Pavilions and meeting rooms are accessible during operating hours., Golden Age/Golden Access Passport holders must present a valid card at check-in., Persons who rent park facilities can be held responsible for any damage done to those facilities., All park buildings are smoke free environments including cabins and lodges., Cabins and Lodges are furnished with basic kitchen utensils, pots, and bed linens and pillows., Please bring your own towels, soap products, etc., Group Camps are furnished with pots, basic kitchen utensils and bunk-beds., Please bring your own pillows, bed linens, towels, soap products, etc., A maximum stay of 15 consecutive days is allowed in the park., Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance. If you are reserving a cabin, lodge or group camp 10 months or more in advance of the arrival date and your stay is for 5 days or more, this reservation will adhere to the following:, This reservation must be paid in full no later than 30 days after the reservation is made., If you call the reservation center to drop off any days, you will be charged $50 per day for cabins and $100 per day for group camps for each day you drop., The cancellation fee for this reservation will be one days rental., When you click Continue to Payment Details you are accepting the terms for this reservation which was made for a cabin, lodge or group camp 10 months or more in advance of the arrival date, and the stay is for 5 days or more., Please be advised that cell phones often do not work in remote areas including many park sites CANCELLATIONS, Should you have any problem with your reservation, or you need to make a change, transfer, or cancel, give us a call at 1-877-CAMP-N-LA. The cancellation fee is a minimum of $10 per facility. The cancellation or transer fee is $10 per facility 15 days or more before arrival. 14 days or less before arrival, the cancellation or transfer fee is one day's usage fee., TO CANCEL RESERVATIONS: CALL LA STATE PARKS 1-877-226-7652
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Bayou Segnette State Park Campground

Mileage:97 mi

Description: The overnight accommodations available to you at Bayou Segnette State Park include 98 campsites with water and electrical hook-ups and a nearby comfort station, tent camping, twenty waterfront vacation cabins with air conditioning, heating, piers and screened porches, and a group camp that can sleep 120 people. The overnight area features an added bonus--its own swimming pool--so visitors who may have traveled to Bayou Segnette for a relaxing getaway can recline among the moss-draped cypress trees and escape the excitement of the wave pool., Please be advised that cell phones often do not work in remote areas including many park sites CANCELLATIONS, Should you have any problem with your reservation, or you need to make a change, transfer, or cancel, give us a call at 1-877-CAMP-N-LA. The cancellation fee is a minimum of $10 per facility. The cancellation or transer fee is $10 per facility 15 days or more before arrival. 14 days or less before arrival, the cancellation or transfer fee is one day's usage fee., TO CANCEL RESERVATIONS: CALL LA STATE PARKS 1-877-226-7652
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Grand Isle State Park Campground

Mileage:106 mi

Description: The camping area at Grand Isle State Park can accommodate 100 families. It's an outstanding spot for relaxing under the stars and cooking freshly caught seafood around an open campfire. Sites with electrical and water hook-up are available, and a bathhouse provides the basic necessities for settling into the natural wonders of Grand Isle. Rules, Pets are not allowed in any buildings, including cabins and lodges., Please be prepared to pay the balance of your facility rental fee upon your arrival at the park., Reservations for overnight facilities are held until check-out time the day after your scheduled arrival., Early departures will be treated as cancellations., Pavilions and meeting rooms are accessible during operating hours., Golden Age/Golden Access Passport holders must present a valid card at check-in., Persons who rent park facilities can be held responsible for any damage done to those facilities., All park buildings are smoke free environments including cabins and lodges., Cabins and Lodges are furnished with basic kitchen utensils, pots, and bed linens and pillows., Please bring your own towels, soap products, etc., Group Camps are furnished with pots, basic kitchen utensils and bunk-beds., Please bring your own pillows, bed linens, towels, soap products, etc., A maximum stay of 15 consecutive days is allowed in the park., Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance. If you are reserving a cabin, lodge or group camp 10 months or more in advance of the arrival date and your stay is for 5 days or more, this reservation will adhere to the following:, This reservation must be paid in full no later than 30 days after the reservation is made., If you call the reservation center to drop off any days, you will be charged $50 per day for cabins and $100 per day for group camps for each day you drop., The cancellation fee for this reservation will be one days rental., When you click Continue to Payment Details you are accepting the terms for this reservation which was made for a cabin, lodge or group camp 10 months or more in advance of the arrival date, and the stay is for 5 days or more., Please be advised that cell phones often do not work in remote areas including many park sites CANCELLATIONS, Should you have any problem with your reservation, or you need to make a change, transfer, or cancel, give us a call at 1-877-CAMP-N-LA. The cancellation fee is a minimum of $10 per facility. The cancellation or transer fee is $10 per facility 15 days or more before arrival. 14 days or less before arrival, the cancellation or transfer fee is one day's usage fee., TO CANCEL RESERVATIONS: CALL LA STATE PARKS 1-877-226-7652
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Blackwater River Sp Campground

Mileage:107 mi

Description: The Blackwater River is considered one of the purest sand-bottom rivers in the world. The river's sand-bottom, dark tannin water, and contrasting large white sandbars have drawn worldwide attention, and provide the perfect setting for this 590-acre park. The river has been designated a Florida canoe trail, and the last two miles are located within the park. For further information on this campground, please click on the following link: click here
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Isaac Creek Campground

Mileage:115 mi

Description: In Alabama's southwest hill country, Isaac Creek Campground on Claiborne Lake has great appeal to the sportsmen, bird watcher, naturalist, or those who just want to rest and relax.
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Note: All mileage numbers are "as the crow flies"