The best camping near Big Lagoon State Park
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Country near the Beach
2 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Pensacola, FL
The property is 3.29 acres. Surrounded on 3 sides by thick trees. The front of the property is open and great for letting the dogs run around. The back of the property has a pond and dock fed by a creek that is great to swim in that also feeds a major bayou in Pensacola Bay. Perfect for a kayak, canoe of paddle board trip. And also has about .75 acres of thick wooded area for a great forest feel on the property. Only one 50 Amp connection but if you have a generator or are tent canping I have many locations to camp
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Bay Forest Retreat
7 sites · Lodging, Tents11 acres · Navarre, FL
Explore 11+ acres of rustic and untamed woods. We are two military veteran families who enjoy the land as a place for family and friends to explore, camp, and relax at the 250+ feet of the East Bay beach.
Primitive camping is permitted at designated wooded high grounds in the middle of the property. It is a 5 and 10-minute rugged hike in to the middle ground and waterfront, respectively. The trail remains under development, so please bring close-toed shoes or boots for hiking throughout the property (depending on rainfall, there may be mud and water).
Our Glamper is a 10x12 canvas furnished tent located a short but rugged 2-minute hike from parking. It provides the opportunity to go camping without having to pack all the gear.
Our location is minutes from the Emerald Coast - 7 mins to Navarre Beach, - 30 mins to Pensacola Beach, - 15 mins to Naval Live Oaks, - 45 mins to Fort Pickens, - 50 mins to NAS Pensacola, - 45 mins to Santa Rosa Island, - 35 mins to Okaloosa Island, - 40 mins to Destin.
Recommended local restaurants: St. Michael's Brewery which has rotating food trucks and is family friendly, Ye Olde Brothers Brewery, Dewey Destin’s, Windjammers, TC’s Front Porch, Deb’s Coffee, The Eatery food truck park, Top’s Burgers, and New York Pizza Depot.
Other sightseeing in the area includes: Museums: National Naval Aviation Museum, Air Force Armament Museum, Fort Pickens, Indian Temple Mound Museum, Pensacola Museum of Art, Museum of Industry, and Destin History & Fishing Museum
Additional activities include:
Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center, HH Arts Gallery, Emerald Coast Science Center, Gulf Breeze Zoo, and Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park.
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Lanette W.’s Land
1 site · Tent1 acre · Lillian, AL
Stay in a primitive tent site near the bay no water or electric. Restrooms are nearby. Whispering Woods on beautiful Perdido Bay. Access to all KOA amenities pool, hot tub, fishing pier, dog park, clubhouse and kids playground. KOA store on grounds and Chubbies pizza. Have friends and family with an RV or would they like a cabin? We got it! Reserve at koa.com.
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La Casa Boheme
1 site · Lodging1 acre · Pensacola, FL
One cozy home with a bohemian style near Perdido Key, Florida is the "La Casa Boheme" in Pensacola. This cozy and eclectic cottage is located adjacent to the Grande Lagoon State Park and just a short drive from Perdido Key beaches and is decorated with bright colors, bold patterns, and unique decor items. The outdoor space features a fire pit, outdoor grill, outdoor shower, and string lights, making it a great spot to relax after a day at the beach. Shopping nearby. RV hook-ups!
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CampFire at the Riverbend
7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents38 acres · Robertsdale, AL
38 plus acres with 1200ft pristine riverfront. Remote but accessible. Chose your site. Blaze a trail to the river, private beaches, tubing and swimming. 20 acres wooded and open field for a more remote experienced. Camp off your tailgate. You still have river access. RVs are welcome nice level easy access spots but no hook ups. Plenty of room for extra vehicles and trailers. Bring your horses!
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M & A’s Sweet Retreat
1 site · RV1 acre · Pensacola, FL
Our area does not offer a lot of RV camping, especially since Covid, and when our best friends needed a place to stay, we had to help. Our backyard if fairly large and shaded with old oaks, and at night the stars are super bright. The best part of our site, is it’s close proximity to lots of adventure.
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PRIVATE RV HOOKUP
1 site · RV6 acres · Milton, FL
Hello! My husband and I live in Gulf Breeze, FL but own 6 acres in Milton FL. This is a private stay just minutes from Pensacola beach and gives just enough of a quiet getaway to relax away from tourism. We have one neighbor far to the East who owns horses. You may see them from time to time through the trees. The other side of our land is a national reserve. So there’s plenty of nature to tune out any noise. My husband uses the entry part of the land to grow palm trees. You will see many on site. We hope you enjoy your stay!
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Waterfront Cypress Grove
1 site · Lodging1 acre · Pensacola, FL
PET FRIENDLY!
BRING YOUR BOAT to our private dock, or use our FREE KAYAKS - go fishing, watch the sunset, or dream with dolphins.
Special SNOW BIRDS rates!!
Location Location Location!
Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape, located on Weekley Bayou & Perdido Bay, in tranquil tree grove, shaded by cypress, magnolia, and pine trees.
Perdido Key white sand beaches, Johnson Beach National Seashore Park, Big Lagoon & Tarkiln Bayou State Parks are all within a 10-minute drive or less.
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Sugar Sands RV Resort
12 sites · RVs15 acres · Gulf Shores, AL
Sugar Sands RV Resort in Gulf Shores, Alabama, features roughly 80 sites including 5 stylish Tiny Homes for rent. All sites have full hookups, including 30/50 amp power, water/sewer, a picnic table, and WiFi! Each site is a well maintained, spacious 22′ x 60′ concrete pad to accommodate even the largest RVs. You are sure to enjoy the beautiful, lush landscaping set among our coastal craftsman style buildings.Learn more about this land:Sugar Sands RV Resort offers full hookups with our 22’ x 60’ concrete spacious sites with privacy between , as well as power, water, sewer, cable, and Wi-Fi. Our Clubhouse is available for your use and is complete with kitchen, restrooms, sitting areas, tv area, library, and computer area. And did we mention our zero-entry pool? It is beautiful! You can also enjoy our fitness center. One of the many reasons to come and stay with us, if you love the beach, we are minutes away from Gulf Shores Beach and Orange Beach. Golfers can enjoy many of our pristine golf courses. Or if you wish to take in concert, a boat ride to see the dolphins or just sit and watch the boats, the Wharf is the place to visit. Just minutes away from the resort you will also find the new Park OWA, which features shops, dining, and an amusement park. At OWA, there are restaurants such Groovy Goat, Paula Dean’s, Trattoria Pizza & Italian, Rock n Roll Sushi. The Pensacola Naval Aviation Museum is only a 25.6-mile drive away. This is the home of the world-famous Blue Angels. Ft. Morgan State Historic Site is 25.9 miles from the Resort.Our list of attractions goes on and on! We have only named a few!All rigs over 10 years old will require photos to be submitted prior to approval of the reservation.
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Murphy's Quiet Getaway
2 sites · RVs1 acre · Pensacola, FL
1 acre, fenced in backyard with drive through gate entrance, electric, water hook up, grill, and fire pit. Quiet Neighborhood 20 mins from Perdido Key, 30 mins from Pensacola Beach, 15 mins from Downtown. Great place to stay for Spring Break, Summer Vacation, Mardi Gras, or just the next stop on your travels.
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Heart of the Country
8 sites · RVs, Tents12 acres · Bay Minette, AL
Heart of the Country is our home and also your own personal twelve acre state park whenever you stay with us!
We are less than 15 minutes from Interstate 10 and from Interstate 65.
I offer a half-dozen campsites, all either on a relatively level paved driveway or grass. Power (20 amp and 30 amp) and water is available. We have two 30 amp campsites, which are first come, first served.
WIFI is available! (please ask for password).
We have a portable toilet for your use.
This is a Longleaf Pine sanctuary with lots of nature trails.
This is also a hobby farm with livestock (Donkey, two Goats, a Duck and a flock of Chickens). I feed the livestock grain every morning usually between 8 and 9 am, and again hay before dusk. You are always welcome to join me and I'll introduce all of them to you!
My dog, Homer, is our very friendly welcoming ambassador who will enthusiastically great you upon your arrival. I put him up in his kennel each evening around dusk, then lock him in his shed until morning which keeps him from backing during the night.
We also host an AirBnB, so other guests may be here as well.
Texting via the app is our preferred mode of communication. If you call, please leave a message if I can't answer, and I will call you back.
We are slowly updating the site photos. Use them only to determine your price, for example: A site with 30 amp power and water is $25 per night. A site with 20 amp power and water is $20 per night. A boondocking site (no power) is $15 per night. All sites have access to a porta-potty and water.
Suggested local attraction: Blakeley State Historic Park is four miles away.
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Malakai campgrounds (Mal'akhi)
3 sites · Tents12 acres · Milton, FL
Hello welcome to Malakai! I purchased this land several years ago after a loss of a child a daughter her named was joLisa, it was a life changing moment, teaching me that family and enjoying of life is what it all about... so I want to welcome you here to Malakai for a peaceful and relaxing time, it's even a place that may help you heal from life hardships... At 5 o'clock before the Sun comes up it is time for you to go out on to the deck and listen to the birds sing. As the Sun starts to rise on a new day we have dozens of species of birds from the great bald eagle which we have a mating pair that comes by, too blue herrings, bluebirds, blue jays, mocking birds, doves and several other species and occasionally a couple small black bears like walking through, we want you to have a peaceful and relaxing stay here while you visit everything the Garson Point and our beaches have to offer. It's official -- we are a park and a preserve.....9 acres of 🚶♂️ trails 👣
Please note only one site may be booked at this property at a time.
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The best camping near Big Lagoon State Park guide
Overview
About
On the western edge of the Florida Panhandle, just 10 miles west of Pensacola, the saltwater marshes and pine flatwoods of Big Lagoon State Park are a gateway to both the 1,515-mile Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail and the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. A diversity of birds hang out here, including more than 20 species of wood-warbler and a variety of ducks, sandpipers, and black-bellied plovers. Five miles of hiking trails wind their way through Big Lagoon, while swimming and kayaking are available at designated areas along the Intracoastal Waterway. The park has 75 campsites for tents and RVs up to 40 feet.
Tips for snagging a campsite
- Reservations can be made at the Florida State Parks website or by phone. Florida residents can make campsite reservations 11 months in advance, while non-residents can make reservations 10 months in advance.
- Big Lagoon is a popular spot, so booking in advance is recommended. Many experienced Florida campers book their spots on the first day bookings open up.
- If you can’t secure your preferred dates, keep checking. Spots sometimes open up as others’ plans change.
When to go
Summer is prime for camping in this part of Florida, with many visitors flocking here to cool off in the park’s waterways. If planning a summer visit, try to make reservations as far in advance as possible. Otherwise, opting for spring or fall promises more availability, fewer crowds, and more comfortable hiking conditions—this is also the best time for viewing migrating birds.
Know before you go
- Kayak, canoe, and stand-up paddleboard rentals are available through Sunshine State Concessions.
- You’ll likely find everything you need at Publix, Walmart, or Target, all of which are within five miles of Big Lagoon.
- No lifeguards are on duty in the park.
- All pets must be on a six-foot leash and continuously attended to. Pets are not allowed on the beach, wetlands, boardwalks, playground, or in any buildings.
- Some areas are wheelchair accessible, and beach wheelchairs are available free of charge from the ranger station.
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