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Best Campgrounds near Eglin Air Force Base, FL

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Camping options near Eglin Air Force Base encompass both military-exclusive facilities and public campgrounds along Florida's Emerald Coast. The area features developed camping at Camp Robbins FamCamp and Post'l Point FamCamp on base property, available to military personnel, retirees, and Department of Defense ID holders. Nearby Henderson Beach State Park, Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, and Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park provide camping alternatives for the general public, with accommodations ranging from primitive tent sites to full-hookup RV spaces and cabin rentals.

The Florida Panhandle climate makes year-round camping possible, though humidity and temperatures peak during summer months when advance reservations are essential. Many campgrounds in the region provide waterfront access to either the Gulf of Mexico or Choctawhatchee Bay. As one military camper noted, "Camp Robbins is located on Eglin AFB just outside the Fort Walton Beach area. The camp is easy to find when you enter through the main gate and even the big rigs shouldn't have any navigational problems getting to the camp." Visitors should be aware that Eglin's airfield proximity means jet noise may be a factor, particularly during morning hours, and traffic congestion can affect travel times during peak tourist seasons.

The coastal setting defines the camping experience in this region, with many sites offering beach access or bay views. Military campgrounds like Destin Army Recreation Area receive consistently positive reviews for their affordable rates and prime locations. One visitor remarked, "This is a small park with only 20 or so sites... Each site has a concrete pad, water, 50 and 30 Amp service as well as sewer hook ups. At $35/night in Destin it's well worth it." Civilian campgrounds like Destin West RV Resort offer amenities including swimming pools, while state parks provide a more natural setting with hiking trails and beach access. Most campgrounds feature full hookups for RVs, though some military facilities may offer only water and electric connections with dump stations available.

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Best Camping Sites Near Eglin Air Force Base, Florida (117)

    1. Henderson Beach State Park Campground

    36 Reviews
    Destin, FL
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 837-7550

    $30 / night

    "Pad 13 is a roomy site surrounded by lush foliage and trees. Included on my site was a nice picnic table, fire pit and clothes line."

    "It was nice to have such close access to groceries, coffee, Target, etc but then leave it all behind when driving through the park entrance gate."

    2. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground

    68 Reviews
    Santa Rosa Beach, FL
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 267-8330

    $24 - $130 / night

    "My wife and I are frequent campers in NW Florida and Alabama.  Topsail is certainly one of our favorites.  Excellent access to the beach, hiking, biking (many miles), lakes, great campground. "

    "Beautiful beach, trees between paved spots, bike path, cute coffee shop on site, bike rentals, & a great location!"

    3. Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Niceville, FL
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 833-9144

    $16 / night

    "Conveniently close to grocery stores. If you want to stay in Florida at affordable prices and have access to the best beaches in the US. This is the place to stay."

    "Close to everything and I now want to move to Niceville, Florida. Very quiet in the campground day and night."

    4. Camp On The Gulf

    29 Reviews
    Miramar Beach, FL
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 837-6334

    "Great proximity to the beach. Depending on your site several are just steps from the beach (actually on the beach if you don’t need sewer)."

    "We are Connecticut residents, we took a winter trip to Destin Florida. Camp gulf was an amazing experience for the whole family."

    5. Destin West RV Resort

    11 Reviews
    Shalimar, FL
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 200-4533

    "Fantastic sites, great amenities, and access to resort and beachfront included. Some of the sites are real close to the busy highway, and there's an AFB nearby"

    "Short walk to beach. Full 50 amp hookup. Overlooks bay. Easily accessible. Picnic table with umbrella. Lot covered by pavers. Cons: No Wifi for week of stay."

    6. The Hideaway Retreat

    21 Reviews
    Navarre, FL
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 939-2717

    $89 / night

    "From the moment you enter The Hideaway – and trust me, you have to be looking for this place located due south of Highway 98 Or Navarre Parkway – you’ll be whisked away to a magical nature oasis completely"

    "We have a 44 ft toy hauler and stayed in a watefront site just steps away from a very small private beach. If you want a bi ocean beach this isn't it."

    7. Eglin AFB FamCamp - Camp Robbins

    6 Reviews
    Eglin Air Force Base, FL
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (850) 883-1243

    "It’s also a short walk to the water. Close to several towns including Ft Walton Beach. We are currently at the Family camp and will bounce between the two campgrounds on base"

    "Camp Robbins is located on Eglin AFB just outside the Fort Walton Beach area."

    8. Geronimo RV Beach Resort

    10 Reviews
    Miramar Beach, FL
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 424-6801

    "We stayed at this park for 10 days because our original plan to stay at nearby Topsail Hill Preserve State Park was derailed by the closure of all Florida State Parks due to Covid-19."

    "Proximity to beach is about 10 mins. The staff were incredible. They advised on timing. They helped guide me backing in and walked the hook ups to explain. Restroom and laundry were clean."

    9. Destin Army Recreation Area

    4 Reviews
    Destin, FL
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 837-6423

    $20 - $24 / night

    "Very clean, right on Choctawhatchee Bay, less than 5 minutes drive from Destin Harbor."

    "Close to beach access and all the touristy things Destin has to offer. We will definitely be back!"

    10. Emerald Beach RV Park

    16 Reviews
    Navarre, FL
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 939-3431

    "Super nice place always so clean nice concrete pads quiet lots of things close by to do had teenage boys they loved it there they could either go to the pool or down to the beach we loved it so much we"

    "This campground is a perfect place to enjoy the beauty of what is Navarre and surrounding communities."

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  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Grayton Beach State Park Campground

    Grayton is great!

    This is a hard location to get a site. Reservations have to be made far in advance. There is good privacy in the campground, with thick brush and trees separating the sites. The restrooms were immaculate. Beautiful beach, only on hiking trail in the main part, but others nearby. There are cabins too. I give it high marks.

  • Aaron D.
    Oct. 12, 2025

    Fort Pickens Campground — Gulf Islands National Seashore

    Perfect Beach Getaway

    We stayed at spot E40 in Loop E. Somewhat easy to back into. The spot was relatively flat and only needed slight leveling side to side. Bathrooms weren't too far away, just a short walk. It was very quiet at night with barely any lights. The cell service wasn't really great in our specific spot, the closer you got to Fort Pickens, the better it was, as was going back towards Pensacola Beach. Having easy access to all the beach spots was very nice. Langdon beach was a great place with good restrooms and was very quiet when we went. Fort Pickens itself was a great visit and a must see. Overall the campground was great, good amenities, very quiet, access to the beach, ton of other activities in Pensacola Beachas well as Gulf Breeze.

  • Lisa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2025

    Fort Pickens Campground — Gulf Islands National Seashore

    Nice beaches but campground pretty packed

    First off, we stayed in space number E 24 and I want to caution that there is a tree over hanging the site that if you have more than 11 feet height in your RV you need to hug the driver side of the site or you’ll hit the tree. Site was nice and level. Short quarter mile hike over to the beach. Hike out to Fort Pickens was a nice trail, and the fort itself was pretty cool. We did not visit the bathrooms/showers so can’t comment on those. I would say 80 to 90% of the campsites are probably in the sun. Very few actually have trees with shade. It does cost an extra $25 or America the beautiful pass to get into the Fort Pickens national Park. We did visit the aviation museum over on the airbase which was fascinating and it was free.

  • Lisa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Blackwater River State Park Campground

    Beautiful area right next to the river

    The main reason I did not get this campground five stars, which really isn’t their fault, but there’s quite a bit of air traffic noise with helicopters and planes flying overhead. I think there is an airport nearby. The campground itself is very well-maintained with nice level pads and full hook ups. Caution, if you’re coming from the east on 90 Google maps will have you turn at Cooper Lane. Continue on 90 until you get to Deaton Bridge Road. The other way will take you meandering through about 10 miles of small back roads and Deaton Bridge Road is only about 4 miles from the campground. Showers were nice and great hiking trails in the area.

  • M
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Fort Walton Beach RV Park

    great stay!

    such a great spot! The park is clean (i think new), well taken care of, and close to everything .... beaches, restaurants, and stores (but still at a great rate). The sites were easy to pull into (thank goodness, sometimes that is a challenge) and had everything we needed. The staff was friendly and hospitable. It’s a nice, quiet place to relax... park is safe feeling. Good stay overall, would come back

  • Jordan W.
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Fort Walton Beach RV Park

    Clean Park, Good Size

    This park was perfect for us, and in a great location. We were able to save money but still enjoy the awesome costal town. There is great stufff all around, and we felt very safe in the park.

    It was clean, the grass looked wonderful, the pad were wide, the picnic pads were great and we had so much fun!

  • B
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Fort Walton Beach RV Park

    Brand New RV Park!

    This RV Park was beautiful, beand new, well maintained and in a great location. We enjoyed our stay here and plan to be back next year. The community center had laundry and the wifi was fast. The picnic table was sturdy and I liked the pavered sites, it felt very clean and elevated!

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 10, 2025

    Pensacola Beach RV Resort

    Perfection!

    I'd give it 10 stars if I could! The parking spots are pristine, the showers clean, the tiki bar on the sound beach was incredible, with lots of chairs & bean bags to laze around in... The pool is beautiful & super clean, with lights all around & a fountain!

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground

    Exploration Trip

    We continue to visit the Gulf to look at where retirement may end up. Another great state park. Lots to do hiking to the dunes or lake. Checking out if the gators will let you see them. Hanging at the beach. Bike riding down 30A or around the park. Everything is close by. Great weather. Most sites are shaded. If you have satellite or Dish setup you may be limited to get signal. Also you will need to bring your own fire ring and grill as many sites do not have either. You cannot go wrong with this park.

Guide to Eglin Air Force Base

Camping near Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a peaceful retreat, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Beach Access: Many campgrounds are close to stunning beaches. For instance, at Henderson Beach State Park Campground, visitors enjoy a beautiful walkway to the beach. One reviewer mentioned, "The beach was beautiful! We didn’t camp here but drove in to use the beach while we were there."
  • Biking and Hiking: Trails abound in the area. At Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground, one camper shared, "We rented bicycles and enjoyed the paved paths and private beach over the dunes."
  • Fishing and Water Activities: The Blackwater River State Park Campground is perfect for tubing and kayaking. A reviewer noted, "The river has soft sandy bends, perfect for swimming in."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. At Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park Campground, one visitor said, "The bathrooms are exceptionally clean."
  • Friendly Staff: Many campgrounds have welcoming staff. A reviewer at Navarre Beach Camping Resort mentioned, "The entire staff is a living definition of southern hospitality."
  • Natural Beauty: Campers love the scenic views. At Twin Lakes Camp Resort, one camper remarked, "Every site has a great view of the lake."

What you should know:

  • Site Size: Some campgrounds have tight sites. A visitor at Camp On The Gulf noted, "Sites are close together, $200/night."
  • Access to Amenities: Not all campgrounds have stores or markets. At Magnolia Beach Campground, a camper mentioned, "There is no market, so bring your own supplies."
  • Wildlife Encounters: Be prepared for wildlife. A camper at Blackwater River State Park Campground shared, "I had a problem with raccoons every single night as soon as it got dark."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds. At Milton-Gulf Pines KOA, one reviewer said, "Plenty of activities and amenities for our granddaughter."
  • Pet-Friendly Options: Many campgrounds allow pets. A visitor at Henderson Beach State Park Campground noted, "The campground is within walking to the beach with a beautiful walkway full of trees."
  • Plan for Meals: Some campgrounds don’t allow fires. A camper at Magnolia Beach Campground mentioned, "You can’t have your own fire, which was a bit unfortunate."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookups: Ensure your site has the right hookups. A camper at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground said, "Excellent access to the beach, hiking, biking."
  • Reserve Early: Popular spots fill up fast. A visitor at Grayton Beach State Park Campground advised, "If you know where to look, there is access to a wide range of bike trails."
  • Bring Extra Supplies: Some campgrounds lack stores. A camper at Camp On The Gulf noted, "It’s perfection... and it comes at a price."

Camping near Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, offers a variety of experiences, from beach access to family-friendly activities. Make sure to check out the campgrounds mentioned for a great outdoor adventure!

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find camping at Eglin Air Force Base?

The primary camping option at Eglin Air Force Base is Eglin AFB FamCamp - Camp Robbins, located near Fort Walton Beach. For additional military-affiliated camping near Eglin, consider Mid Bay Shores Maxwell, formerly called Lake Pippin, which offers beautiful white sandy shores facing Choctawatchee Bay. The gated entrance is just before the Choctawatchee Mid-Bay Bridge. Alternatively, military personnel and families can access the nearby Destin Army Recreation Area for camping options. All these facilities provide convenient access to the stunning beaches and outdoor recreation opportunities of Florida's panhandle region.

What amenities are available at Eglin Air Force Base campgrounds?

Eglin Air Force Base campgrounds offer full hookup sites with water, electric, and sewer connections for RVs. Facilities typically include clean restrooms with showers, laundry facilities, and WiFi access. For nearby alternatives with excellent amenities, Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park Campground provides gated nighttime security, clean restrooms and showers, and convenient access to grocery stores while remaining affordable. Henderson Beach State Park Campground is another well-maintained option with friendly staff and excellent facilities. Most military campgrounds in the area also offer recreational amenities like fishing access, picnic areas, and proximity to beaches.

Do I need a military ID to camp at Eglin Air Force Base?

Yes, a valid military ID is required to camp at Eglin Air Force Base facilities. These campgrounds are specifically designated for active duty military, retirees, DoD civilians, and in some cases, veterans with proper identification. The same requirement applies at Destin Army Recreation Area, where military credentials are checked upon arrival. If you don't have military credentials, consider nearby alternatives like Blackwater River State Park Campground, which offers 30 full hookup sites split between Magnolia Circle and Titi Circle and is open to the general public. Always call ahead to verify current ID requirements and reservation policies.

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