# East Bay Family Retreat

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- **Location:** Navarre, Florida, United States
- **Price:** from $35.00/night
- **Rating:** 96% recommend (382 reviews)
- **Sites:** 5
- **Size:** 11 acres
- **Host:** Hilary S.

## Overview

Explore 11+ acres of rustic and untamed woods. We are a military veteran family who enjoys the land as a place for family and friends to explore, camp, and relax at the 250+ feet of the East Bay beach.

We do not have WiFi, but we do have 5g service

Our camping sites DO NOT have electricity

These are HIKE-IN ONLY campsites 

Check-in after after 4PM 
Check-out is at 10AM

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 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).

We have two primitive campsites These campsites are first come first serve, they are not assigned when booking. 

Our Glamper tent is a 10x12 canvas furnished full size bed with bedding, pillows and enough floor space for two sleeping bags.

The tents are located off a short trial, but rugged 2-minute hike from the parking area. We provide the opportunity to go camping without having to pack the tent.

Closed toed shoes are highly suggested as well as plenty of lighting with batteries or solar charging capability. This is a rugged, fun and serene camping experience.

Located less than 10 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, Emerald's WaterfrontGrill, Dewey Destin’s, Andy D's on Navarre Beach, Stripe's Pub, Johnny Huston'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

Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center, HH Arts Gallery, Emerald Coast Science Center, Gulf Breeze Zoo, and Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park.

## Highlights

- **Best in Florida: Finalist:** Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
- **Romantic:** Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

## Amenities

- **Amenities:** Pets, Potable water, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Trash, Cooking equipment, Picnic table
- **Activities:** Biking, Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, Wind sports, Surfing, Swimming, Wildlife watching
- **Terrain:** Beach, Forest, Lake, River, stream, or creek, Coastal, Wetlands

## Sites

- **Bay Forest Primitive-BYOT** (tents, up to 2 guests, $35.00/night)
- **The Glamper at Bay Forest** (canvas-tent, up to 4 guests, $75.00/night)
- **The Glamper 2 at Bay Forest** (canvas-tent, up to 4 guests, $75.00/night)
- **Primitive Tent Sites 3&4** (tents, up to 2 guests, $35.00/night)

## Recent reviews

> I took my 4 yr old son to the glamper again, we had a blast! It's such a beautiful place that makes camping incredibly simple and easy when you have a child. Especially when you have water easily accessible on the camp grounds.
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> - Joseph H., August 13, 2026

> I loved tent camping on Sarah's land! The views were beautiful and directions were clear. There was another site nearby but it was quiet. Loved going for 4th of July weekend highlight on campsite was taking a shower at night with the twinkling lights and the fireworks going off. Such a great experience and a magical moment.
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> - Melissa C., July 7, 2026

> Such a cool unique spot!!!!we loved it especially the garden shower and how remote the glamping tents were
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> - Jennifer C., June 30, 2026

> Such a cool spot with close access to the beach. The glampers are a convenient accommodation!
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> - Ryann B., June 5, 2026

> I try to make it a routine to go camping with my son every time I visit him. This campsite has everything I could ask for: courteous owners, easy to follow instructions, wonderful set up at the campsite and easy access to a beach. He had an absolute blast, helping me build, and maintain a fire, walk around the entire campsite, and many hours well spent in the water. I’ll be visiting this campsite again.
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> - Joseph H., April 28, 2026