Fort Pickens Area

 

The Fort Pickens area has many activites and facilities available for visitors. Historic structures like Fort Pickens, Battery Cooper, and Battery Worth are spread throughout the area. Tent and RV camping is available at the Fort Pickens campground, and several parking lots with beach access are located along the road after passing through the entrance station.

Passport stamps and junior ranger booklets are available at the park store located inside the historic fort. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Facilities

 

 

Historic Structures

 

 

Operating Hours

Entrance Station Gate:

March 1 - October 31: 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.
November 1 - February 28: 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ferry Service from Pensacola and Pensacola Beach Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Purchase a ticket here www.pensacolabaycityferry.com.

Fort Pickens Gate: 8 a.m. to sunset (year-round)

Overnight parking is not permitted year-round.

Directions

Fort Pickens Area Map

From Interstate 10: Take Exit 12 for I-110 South, exit 1B Gregory Street East, merge onto 30 E Chase Street, turn left onto Bayfront Parkway /Hwy 98 East, merge onto Hwy 399 to beaches, cross toll bridge ($1.00), turn right onto Fort Pickens Road.

Fort Pickens Address: 1400 Fort Pickens Rd, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561

Plan Your Visit

• This area requires an entrance fee. Credit cards only.
• Concessions are only provided in the ferry plaza mine storeroom building.
• No pets allowed on the beach. Pets must be on a six-foot leash and attended to at all times.
• A fishing license is required to fish in the park, except for on the Fort Pickens fishing pier.
• The use of UTVs/ATVs, skateboards, scooters, golf carts, and segways are not allowed in the park.
• Langdon Beach Swim Beach has a lifeguard assigned from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
• Accessible beach mats and wheelchairs are provided at Langdon Beach. Ask a ranger in the campground registration office to borrow the beach wheelchair.
• Swimming is allowed in all areas of the park except within 200 feet of the Fort Pickens fishing pier and the Fort Pickens ferry dock.
• Check the weather, the area is at high risk for rip currents.
• Gatherings larger than 26 people may require permits.

 

Plan Your Visit

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  Entrance Fees

  Entrance fees are required for most Gulf Islands National Seashore areas and are good for one to seven consecutive days.

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  Know Before You Go

  Park Rules & Regulations

  You are responsible to know the rules and regulations of the national seashore prior to your visit.

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  Be prepared for Your Trip

  Park Safety

  The national seashore can be a challenging location, plan ahead to be prepared for your trip.

 

Getting Around

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  Pensacola Bay City Ferry

  Head to Fort Pickens or explore the bay on the Pensacola Bay City Ferry. Ships run seasonally from March through October.

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  Parking Lots in the Park

  Description of parking lots

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  Things to Do

  There are many activities for all ages to take advantage of in Gulf Islands. Find yours today!

 

Learn More

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  Guardian of the Gulf

  Fort Pickens

  Learn about the purpose, features, and construction of Fort Pickens.

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  Enabling Legislation

  Congress created Gulf Islands National Seashore on January 8, 1971.

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  Preservation Underway

  Preservation of Batteries Cullum-Sevier

  The National Park Service is committed to preserving and providing access to this historic structure.