Just got a call from Fort Pickens saying that they are closing at 5:00 p.m. today for all visitors and campers due to the expected storm over the weekend causing road overwash.They say that they will reassess the situation on Monday, Decemeber 23rd.Glad I haven't left home yet for my Saturday reservation, but I wonder if they will hold our reservation for a Tuesday/Wednesday arrival.

If your departure date was after they reopen - the reservations are still valid in my experience. You should get a call or e-mail asking if you want to cancel or come for the remainder of your stay.

Ok, Ft. Pickens is located where?

Steeljag wrote:Ok, Ft. Pickens is located where?Pensacola Florida / On the Gulf of Mixico

I was stationed aboard an aircraft carrier in Pensacola. Whenever a storm hit the Gulf, we had to head out beyond the barrier islands to keep from getting beat up against the sea wall. The road to Ft. Pickens was only about 3 feet above sea level. Seemed like it was always under water.

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PawPaw_n_Gram
Explorer
Dec 20, 2013
If your departure date was after they reopen - the reservations are still valid in my experience. You should get a call or e-mail asking if you want to cancel or come for the remainder of your stay.
Steeljag
Explorer
Dec 20, 2013
Ok, Ft. Pickens is located where?
Bob___Ann
Explorer
Dec 20, 2013
Steeljag wrote:
Ok, Ft. Pickens is located where?

Pensacola Florida / On the Gulf of Mixico
PawPaw_n_Gram
Explorer
Dec 20, 2013
Info on Storm Closure
Jim_Shoe
Explorer
Dec 21, 2013
I was stationed aboard an aircraft carrier in Pensacola. Whenever a storm hit the Gulf, we had to head out beyond the barrier islands to keep from getting beat up against the sea wall. The road to Ft. Pickens was only about 3 feet above sea level. Seemed like it was always under water.
noe-place
Explorer
Dec 21, 2013
A few times when we've driven out to Pickens it's been partially covered with blowing sand. We've managed to miss the high water so far.
howellma
Explorer
Dec 21, 2013
I have reservations there Next Friday the 27th, but the weather should clear out quickly Sunday night/Monday morning.we are only two hours away on MS gulf coast and my son is out duck hunting in Kayaks!
NCBounder
Explorer
Dec 21, 2013
Last fall when we were there they closed the road overnight one night due to overwash, but we were not required to leave.
craigt
Explorer
Jan 04, 2014
Does anyone know if they actually had overwash (and reason to close the park) on the road over the December 21-22 weekend?

Just wonder when they started letting people back in after the closure.

BTW, we were able to go back to St. Joseph Peninsula State Park over the period, so we still had our Merry Christmas at the beach.

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