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tnrv_er
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Looking for recommendation for a campground in the Fla. panhandle in Oct. Tell me what you know please.
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Crodad
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Don't overlook Blackwater River SP. Great for tubing, Kayaking, canoing and Wake boarding. Even if you don't do those, just sit on a sandbar and relax.
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beachcomber_1
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Every park will be filling up fast in October, reservations!!!!!

padredw
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And if you are staying in Fort Pickens, you can watch the Blue Angels practicing right from the campground. The used to practice ever Tuesday, but that may have changed.

Jim_Shoe
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If you visit the National Aviation Museum (highly recommended) and happen to be there at the right time, there are stadium seats behind the museum where you can watch the Blue Angels practice their show if they're in town. And the museum itself is free. If you have kids, there are several things that they will enjoy as well. If I remember correctly, you do have to pay to park, but it isn't expensive.
I was stationed in Pensacola for two years and never visited. I guess it was so close that I could go anytime. I also found that the Enlisted Men's Club served cold beer really cheap. ๐Ÿ™‚
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2012Coleman
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fla-gypsy wrote:
tnrv'er wrote:
Thank-you all for input. A lot of parks mention were booked for the week of Oct we wanted.

We got 7 nites @ Fort Pikens in Pensicola. Anyone stay there? Opinions please.


Without fail visit the Naval Air Museum while in Pensacola. It is not to be missed
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boopuff
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We are going to the Panhandle this summer. I'm hoping most of the campgrounds will be a bit less crowded!

fla-gypsy
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tnrv'er wrote:
Thank-you all for input. A lot of parks mention were booked for the week of Oct we wanted.

We got 7 nites @ Fort Pikens in Pensicola. Anyone stay there? Opinions please.


Without fail visit the Naval Air Museum while in Pensacola. It is not to be missed
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tnrv_er
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Thank-you Norm. That was some helpful info!

NORM_WADDELL
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Explorer
Fort Pickens is on an island south of Pensacola.
$1 toll to cross the bridge going south, free
going north. Fort Pickens has 4 'loops', and
most people prefer the first ('A') loop. I
don't know why.

After you cross the$1 bridge onto Santa Rosa island,
you will see high rise condos, restaurants, etc.
NO GROCERY STORES....be supplied. You will turn
right and go about 7 miles on a road with NOTHING
but sand..........very pretty. At the campground
there is a store with often-wanted items. At the
end of the island is Fort Pickens, well worth a
visit.

T V reception is by antenna.........no cable T V.

The beaches (north AND south of the campground) are
fine, with clear water and white sand. You will
walk from the campsite to either beach. Maybe
some of the finest beaches in the world.

Pensacola is a good tourist place........check out the
various sites.

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tnrv_er
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Explorer II
Thank-you all for input. A lot of parks mention were booked for the week of Oct we wanted.

We got 7 nites @ Fort Pikens in Pensicola. Anyone stay there? Opinions please.

dakasa47
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NCWriter wrote:
Did anybody mention St. Joseph Peninsula State Park? CG is beside a gorgeous white Gulf beach.



Hi,
We stayed at St Joseph PSP in February. It was our first time in the panhandle. The park is beautiful and quiet. The beach is beautiful. We loved it there and cant wait to go back. I love the Florida state parks. They are some of the best parks we have stayed at in our travels around the country since 2007.
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tnrv_er
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Thank-you for all the replys!! Grayton and Henderson are on the list. Nice to hear folks recommend them.

We will check out some of the other mentioned also.....thanks again!!

GGeorge
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I know where NOT to stay. Drive thru Mexico Beach!!!!!!
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jplante4
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Ho Hum and Topsail Hill were great. You just can't get a better sunrise than HoHum.



Be aware that they are rebuilding sites at Topsail and the construction noise will detract from the experience. Tram to a beautiful beach.

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