Big Lagoon State Park, located on Gulf Beach Hwy in Pensacola, offers a beautiful escape for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The park features clean facilities, spacious camping sites, and friendly staff that enhance the visitor experience. With an entrance fee of only $6 per vehicle, guests can enjoy a variety of activities such as hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, and wildlife viewing, including birds and turtles. The park is home to numerous trails, picnic areas with stunning views, a playground for children, and an observation tower that provides panoramic vistas. Visitors can also access a boat ramp and rent kayaks or paddleboards. The well-maintained restrooms and changing areas add to the convenience for day visitors. While renovations are ongoing for the campground, the park remains a tranquil spot for relaxation amidst nature. Big Lagoon State Park is ideal for families, offering covered picnic pavilions and ample parking. It is a clean, well-managed park where guests can enjoy the beauty of saltwater tidal marshes and pine flatwoods, making it a perfect destination for a day of fun and exploration. Dogs are allowed in designated areas, although care is needed regarding stickers in the grass.
If you desire clean facilities then this is the place to come!! Careful with your heavy rigs though, the park is on a sandbar and that's what is level about this park!!
December 2025
This is a wonderful place to get away and relax.Very clean property, and the camping sites are spacious and very reasonably priced.The staff is always so polite and willing to help with anything pertaining to the experience.
November 2025
A beautiful park with a wonderful playground right on the beach, observation tower, campgrounds and trails. You’ll see lots of wildlife!
