With 20 RV sites offering full hookups at $20-24 per night, Destin Army Recreation Area operates year-round for military personnel, retirees, and DoD-eligible families. Located on Choctawhatchee Bay, the compact facility requires advance reservations that fill quickly during peak season.
Each concrete pad accommodates RVs up to 36 feet with 30 and 50-amp electrical service, water, and sewer connections. The tight layout demands careful maneuvering skills, as reviewers consistently note the close quarters between sites. A boat ramp provides direct bay access for fishing and watercraft, while a 300-foot fishing pier extends into calmer sound-side waters. The facility includes boat, kayak, and paddleboard rentals during operating season.
Amenities center around a heated pool with splash pad, playground, and community shelter with grills. Clean restrooms, showers, and laundry facilities serve the campground, while WiFi keeps campers connected. "On sound side which means calmer water usually," notes Jamie S., highlighting the bay's protected location.
The facility sits less than five minutes from Destin Harbor and provides access to military beaches. For different accommodations, Henderson Beach State Park Campground offers oceanfront camping nearby.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsDestin Army Recreation Area is located in Florida near Destin
Directions
From US-98 turn north on Benning Drive and go to the end. Turn left onto Calhoun Ave. Campground is immediately on the right. If coming from the North, DO NOT follow your GPS. There's a new approach to the bridge that isn't in the GPS yet. The toll bridge is $3 for one vehicle (2 axles) and $3 more for each additional axle.
Coordinates
30.41168089 N
86.49839197 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageLast on 7/11/25
- Verizon5GGood Coverage
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 user
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageLast on 7/11/25
- Verizon5GGood Coverage
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 user
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 36 min from Crestview, FL
- 54 min from Pensacola, FL
- 1 hr 10 min from Panama City, FL
- 1 hr 40 min from Daphne, AL








