National Park Service · Florida
Fort Pickens Group Campground
National Park Service · Florida, United States · in Gulf Islands National Seashore
- Elevation
- 10 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · Verizon weak · AT&T good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Gulf Islands National Seashore
- Nearest town
- Pensacola
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51° | 37° | 18° | 60° | 8 of 11 |
| February | 53° | 45° | 20° | 61° | 3 of 11 |
| March | 56° | 50° | 29° | 61° | 3 of 11 |
| April | 59° | 54° | 42° | 65° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 67° | 62° | 54° | 70° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 71° | 67° | 62° | 75° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 72° | 69° | 65° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 73° | 70° | 65° | 78° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 71° | 67° | 55° | 77° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 66° | 59° | 39° | 71° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 58° | 50° | 27° | 66° | 2 of 10 |
| December | 54° | 45° | 27° | 62° | 2 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
All 34 trails in Gulf Islands National Seashore
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
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