Fort Pickens

[CedarCreekWoody]

We are considering a week at Fort Pickens in the Gulf National Seashore in early May. Anyone have any thoughts on it? We don't need much, just water and electric. A bit of shade would be nice.

[Rich.M]

Stayed there at thanksgiving, nice white sand, beautiful blue water, great for relaxing. A loop is nicer if you can get it. Water , power and a good chance of getting partial shade. The campground is nearly 20 min drive from the publix supermarket so best to get some supplies on the way.

[CedarCreekWoody]

Sounds great...thanks!

[dalford]

Stayed there several times. Love it. You do not mention how big your rig is. Loop A is the nicest but read the site warnings that are listed for each site. I've stayed in a 30' TT and a 37' 5th wheel. Pick site accordingly

Check out the Blue Angels while there. You can watch them from Ft. Pickens but I would recommend driving to Pensacola Naval Air Base and watch the practice up close. You can rent a folding chair for a buck and watch them right at the runway. While the check out the Naval Aviation Museum...it's all free and a great day trip.

https://www.blueangels.navy.mil/show/

http://www.navalaviationmuseum.org

If you like seafood stop by Joe Pattie's in downtown Pensacola. Great fresh seafood. Joe Patti's World Famous Seafood Market. Florida Seafood, Pensacola Seafood, online Seafood Market, shop

[CedarCreekWoody]

My TT is only 23 feet long. Thanks for the suggestions.

[youroo]

Originally Posted by CedarCreekWoody

My TT is only 23 feet long. Thanks for the suggestions.

2 things,1- Get a Nat Park Pass! 2-Res your campsite NOW at Ft Pickens! Use your NP Pass for 50% Discount! The Park is over 150 Miles long and covers 2 States,there is Plenty to "See & Do"! Youroo!!

[CedarCreekWoody]

I've actually toured the western half of this string of islands via sailboat from Louisiana. Interested in trying the campgrounds now.

[Electra glide]

We will be staying there Fourth of July week. Keep us posted on how you like it. We will be in site c39. I have a thread as well asking questions about the campground and area. http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...fl-122057.html

[CedarCreekWoody]

Thanks for the reference to your Post! I had not seen it.

[CedarCreekWoody]

Originally Posted by Electra glide

We will be staying there Fourth of July week. Keep us posted on how you like it. We will be in site c39. I have a thread as well asking questions about the campground and area. http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...fl-122057.html

We booked E47 in May. I chose it as it appears to have some shade. I will let you know how it goes!

[Electra glide]

I used Google Satellite view as best as I could to get a spot that had shade. I wanted in the other loop but it was already booked for the week. I am sure no matter what we will all have a great time there. I was contemplating leaving the Harley home for this trip since we will have all the kids with us but that coastline view is pushing me to take it.

[Electra glide]

How was your stay there? Is there a laundry mat still there? I heard that new bathhouses opened up or was it just one?

[CedarCreekWoody]

The stay was good, although the interior camp sites are tight. Get one on the outer sections if possible. Nice bathhouse. Camp store is closed and I think that is where laundry was.

[Electra glide]

We are on a outer site. Satellite looked like we had plenty of room.

[CedarCreekWoody]

Good choice.