Fort Pickens Beach

White sand beach
1402 Fort Pickens Rd, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561, USA
98 miles from Panama City Beach, FL
Water Quality
Unknown (read more)

Beach amenities

  • Fishing pierGo fishing here!
  • AccessibilityEasy beach access
  • WCPublic restrooms nearby
  • LifeguardsLifeguard on duty
  • ParkingCar parking nearby
  • Changing roomsDressing rooms on the beach
  • ShowerPublic showers available
  • RV-friendlyRV parking available
  • CrabbingPublic crabbing sites
  • Picnic tablesPicnic benches available
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About this beach

Warnings and hazards

Entrance fee.

No dogs allowed.

The campground is busy, plan your visit ahead.

After sunset, only campground tourists are allowed to stay on the beach.

Driving Time

  • 1 hour 25 minutes from Mobile, AL
  • 2 hours 55 minutes from Dothan, AL
  • 3 hours 25 minutes from Tallahassee, FL

Hotels and rentals

If you're considering staying for one or even a few nights, there are plenty of options available near the beach. Chose your preferred accomodation type and your favourite room provider:

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Beach reviewed by:
Angie
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Bird on the fishing pier on Fort Pickens Beach, FLChild swimming at Fort Pickens Beach, FLFort Pickens Beach, FloridaFort Pickens fishing pierFort Pickens fishing pier in the evening
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Visitor questions:

Question: Are there restrooms close to Fort Pickens fishing areas? My Dad is 85 and loves to surf fish but we need a bathroom that is close. We are trying to avoid crowds when we fish and Fort Pickens fits the bill but bathrooms are an issue.
Asked by Dale Clark over 1 year ago
Answer: Unfortunately, there are no restrooms in close proximity to the fishing areas on Fort Pickens Beach. Also, frequent visitors say that this place is pretty crowded because the nearby campground is always full. As an alternative, please check the Navarre Beach fishing pier (https://beachcatcher.com/beach/navarre-beach). The pier is very long and has enough place for everyone, and many people report that there are public restrooms right at the beginning of the pier. For more details, contact the pier administration at (850)710-32-39. Wishing your Dad to have a large fish haul!

Fort Pickens Beach videos

Camping in Fort Pickens State Park
A fantastic video of the campground with picturesque aerial views of the beach
Exploring Fort Pickens
An exciting video of the historic fort

Weather conditions

Current weather at the beach and 3 day forecast

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Beach map and directions
The beach is located in Pensacola Beach, Florida 1402 Fort Pickens Rd, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561, USA (Open on Google Maps)
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