Fort Pickens Group Campground

Campground ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Gulf Islands National Seashore (National Seashore) · Open Access

5 ft
Elevation
Group site is available with a permit for a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 40 occupants. Campground limited to soft-side on-the-ground tents only. Group area does not allow generators, trailers, pickup campers, RVs or any type of camping equipment. Persons camping in the group area are limited to the facilities (showers and restrooms) in the group area only. Entrance fee still applies.

Getting there

Fort Pickens Group Campground directions and information are available at https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campsites/91444.

30.32282, -87.27811 · 30°19'22.1"N 87°16'41.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 61°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F616469758287898986797064
Low °F424550576572747370604945
Precip in4.54.03.95.03.26.36.45.76.84.33.83.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Fort Pickens Group Campground

Can you reserve a site at Fort Pickens Group Campground?
No. Fort Pickens Group Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Fort Pickens Group Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-09.

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