Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park RV & Campground Guide
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The Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park is an example of a successful conversion from “swords to plowshares.” The park formerly knew the bombs and bullets of war as a WWII bombing and strafing range. Today, the park is an area of peaceful contemplation. Whether you are walking the miles of trails or kayaking in the bayou, the tranquility of this park infects you. Located near Niceville and Valparaiso, FL, on the coast of the Florida panhandle, this park offers a variety of environments. The long beach, a freshwater lake, and hiking trails beneath red cedar trees greet visitors.
Spring 51-83 F
Summer 68-89 F
Fall 51-83 F
Winter 43-69 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
No matter what time of year you are planning to visit Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park, an RV is the best way to camp; it hides you away from any harsh sun during the summer and keeps you warm in the winter. If you do not have an RV, try the RVShare site to find the perfect nearby RV to rent.
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park Campground
The Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park RV Campground offers 40 widely spaced RV campsites with water and electrical hookups. The campground is located within the park, giving you direct access to all the amenities, including showers, restrooms, and laundry. The spaces handle back-ins of up to 25 by 45 feet in size. Camping within the park gives you night and day access to all the features of the area. Fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking are all available, and the park is partially ADA-accessible.
• Water Hookup: Yes • Electric Hookup: 30/50 amp • Sewer Hookup: No; dump station on-site • Wi-Fi Available: No • Pet -Friendly: Yes • Fee: $16 per night • Office hours: 8 a.m. to sunset
Henderson Beach State Park
Henderson Beach State Park sits on the Gulf of Mexico amongst thick vegetation. The park is located in Destin, FL, just nine miles from Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park. There are 60 RV camping sites available. Visitors are greeted by 30-foot dunes along a one-mile beach. Activities include swimming, fishing, hiking, picnicking, and bicycling. The beach is ADA-accessible.
• Water Hookup: Yes • Electric Hookup: 50/30/20/15 amp • Sewer Hookup: No; dump station on-site • Wi-Fi Available: Yes • Pet-Friendly: Yes • Fee: $30 per night • Office hours: 8 a.m. to sunset
Destin Village RV
Destin Village RV, located in Destin, FL, is a gated luxury RV campground with 27 available campsites. Each site has a concrete pad on which to park your RV and full hookups. The park has a swimming pool, laundry facilities, and a clubhouse. The campground sits next to the beach with easy access for everyone, including persons qualified under the ADA.
• Water Hookup: Yes • Electric Hookup: 50/30/20/15 amp • Sewer Hookup: Yes • Wi-Fi Available: Yes • Pet-Friendly: Yes • Fee: $125 per night • Office hours: None; check-in and check-out are at 10 a.m.
What to Do at
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
Inside Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
The Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park has many attractions specific to the park. Aside from the extensive beach bordering the bayou, you can walk the Red Cedar Trail that runs under the impressive forest of red cedar trees. Another hiking opportunity is the Sand Pine Trail that wanders along the edge of Puddin’ Head Lake, a freshwater inland lake. Bring your boats, canoes, or kayaks to experience the bayou in a more personal way. Both freshwater and saltwater fishing are allowed in the park.
How to Get to
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
If you are coming from the west on Interstate 10 East, exit onto Highway 85 South and continue until you reach Highway 20. Drive east on highway 20. The park is five miles down the road on the left. If you are coming from the east on Interstate 10 West, then drive to the Highway 331 South exit. Continue until you reach Highway 20. Drive west on Highway 20 for 25 miles until you see the park signs on the right.
Entering Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
The park office is open from 8 a.m. to sunset 365 days per year. Check-in time is 3 p.m. The park gates close at sunset.
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park Per vehicle with two to eight occupants : $5.0
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park Single occupant vehicle : $4.0
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass : $2.0
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park Camping : $16.0
per night
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park is open 365 days a year and is a great place to escape for a fishing getaway. The park is a great destination for nature photographers.
The park's shoreline attracts a lot of wildlife. Wildlife watchers may see dolphins, otters, migrant fowl, bald eagles, osprey, northern cardinals, Carolina chickadees, and more. Make sure to bring your binoculars.
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park has 36 campsites for RVers, tenters, and trailers equipped with electric and water RV hookups. Other amenities include playgrounds, restrooms, fire rings, and showers.
Reservations are required and can be made up to 1 pm the same day to 11 months in advance. Campers will be charged a $6.70 reservation fee for the camping spot and a $7 nightly utility fee for hookups.
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park is pet-friendly. Pets are allowed in the camping area and the day-use areas. They are not allowed on beaches, playgrounds, buildings, and bathing areas.
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