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02-09-2017, 08:25 PM
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Fort Pickens
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.
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02-09-2017, 08:39 PM
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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.
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02-09-2017, 08:43 PM
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Sounds great...thanks!
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02-09-2017, 09:13 PM
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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
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02-10-2017, 06:26 AM
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My TT is only 23 feet long. Thanks for the suggestions.
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02-10-2017, 06:59 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CedarCreekWoody
My TT is only 23 feet long. Thanks for the suggestions.
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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!!
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02-10-2017, 08:16 AM
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I've actually toured the western half of this string of islands via sailboat from Louisiana. Interested in trying the campgrounds now.
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02-10-2017, 08:35 AM
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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
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02-10-2017, 09:07 AM
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Thanks for the reference to your Post! I had not seen it.
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02-10-2017, 06:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Electra glide
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We booked E47 in May. I chose it as it appears to have some shade. I will let you know how it goes!
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02-11-2017, 10:33 AM
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Frog-Toberfest Organizer
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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.
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06-22-2017, 10:30 AM
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Frog-Toberfest Organizer
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How was your stay there? Is there a laundry mat still there? I heard that new bathhouses opened up or was it just one?
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Days camped '16=43, '17=47, '18=57 '19=47 '20=47 '21=64 '22=62 '23=72 '24=0
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06-22-2017, 12:14 PM
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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.
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06-22-2017, 12:37 PM
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We are on a outer site. Satellite looked like we had plenty of room.
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06-22-2017, 01:53 PM
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Good choice.
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