NPS · Gulf Islands National Seashore · Gulf Breeze, FL

Naval Live Oaks Youth Group Camping

This area is available reservation throughout the year with a permit for organized youth groups comprised primarily of young people under the age of 18. This group camping area is located near Gulf Breeze, Florida and has direct access to Pensacola Bay for water recreation. The campsite features restrooms, outdoor showers, a picnic shelter, and a campfire ring. The Naval Live Oaks Area has over 7.5 miles of trails for campers to explore.

First-come, first-served

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Campfire RingWhat a View!Restrooms and Outdoor ShowersPavilion
Photos courtesy of NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Naval Live Oaks Youth Group Camping50°60°70°80°90°January: 5.03 inches of precipitationFebruary: 4.77 inches of precipitationMarch: 5.25 inches of precipitationApril: 5.52 inches of precipitationMay: 3.90 inches of precipitationJune: 7.32 inches of precipitationJuly: 7.89 inches of precipitationAugust: 7.50 inches of precipitationSeptember: 6.61 inches of precipitationOctober: 4.70 inches of precipitationNovember: 4.42 inches of precipitationDecember: 5.40 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 53.2°F averageFebruary: 56.8°F averageMarch: 62.3°F averageApril: 68.3°F averageMay: 76.0°F averageJune: 81.7°F averageJuly: 83.5°F averageAugust: 83.0°F averageSeptember: 80.0°F averageOctober: 71.3°F averageNovember: 61.4°F averageDecember: 55.5°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Pensacola Rgnl AP, 8 miles from the campground at 112 feet, station USW00013899 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 68 inches a year.

Getting there

From Interstate 10: Take Exit 12 onto I-110 exit 1B Gregory Street East, merge onto 30 E Chase Street, turn left onto Bayfront Parkway /Hwy 98 East. Stay on U.S. 98 for 4.1 miles, parking for outdoor activities is available on both sides of the road. National Seashore Headquarters is located on the right.

Nearest townGulf Breeze, Florida
Coordinates30.3690° N, 87.1423° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗8.4 mi
RV sales & serviceCarpenter's Campers ↗12.9 mi
Outdoor gearMike's Gun Shop ↗13.2 mi

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Worth a stop

Guidebooks for Florida

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  • Best Tent Camping: Florida
    Johnny Molloy, 2016
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  • Camping Florida
    Rick Sapp, 2010
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  • Florida Lighthouse Trail
    Thomas W. Taylor and Chris Belcher, 2020
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Naval Live Oaks Youth Group Camping?

No. Naval Live Oaks Youth Group Camping is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Naval Live Oaks Youth Group Camping Official Website

Is there cell service at Naval Live Oaks Youth Group Camping?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is the nearest town to Naval Live Oaks Youth Group Camping?

Gulf Breeze, Florida.

Source: Getting there

What if Naval Live Oaks Youth Group Camping is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Fort Pickens Campground (8.5 mi) and Fort Pickens Group Campground (8.7 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby

Which national park is Naval Live Oaks Youth Group Camping in?

Naval Live Oaks Youth Group Camping is a Gulf Islands National Seashore campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.

Source: Gulf Islands National Seashore