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.
Nice park to have picnic, walk the trails, or go kayaking.
September 2026
We all really enjoyed our time here. Would have explored a little more but we got run off by a storm. The park was enjoyable not to many people. Play equipment was mixed for many sh6e groups to enjoy. Also a nice little place to swim where water isn't very deep and smaller kids can actually touch.
January 2026
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!!
