Big Lagoon State Park
Pensacola, Florida
Camp, Canoe, Hike, and Swim
Sitting on the northern shoreline of its namesake, Big Lagoon State Park's 655 upland acres separate the mainland from Perdido Key and the Gulf of Mexico. Natural communities, ranging from saltwater marshes to pine flatwoods, attract a wide variety of birds, especially during the spring and fall migrations, while the beaches, shallow bays, nature trails and open woodlands offer splendid opportunities for nature study. The park also beckons visitors to camp, swim, fish, boat, canoe and hike. Crabbing in the shallow waters of Big Lagoon is a popular activity as well. The West Beach picnic area, shaded by pines and oaks, is just the place to enjoy a relaxing meal.
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Add ResourceBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Pensacola, Florida
- Head east on E Cervantes St toward N Hayne St (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto N Alcaniz St (0.1 mi)
- Continue straight to stay on N Alcaniz St (0.4 mi)
- Continue onto E Garden St (1.2 mi)
- Slight left onto Barrancas Ave (1.6 mi)
- Continue straight to stay on Barrancas Ave (1.7 mi)
- Continue straight onto FL-292 W/Barrancas AveContinue to follow FL-292 W(8.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Bauer RdDestination will be on the right(1.6 mi)
Big lagoon State Park located at 12301 Gulf Beach Hwy, Pensacola, FL. 32507.
From I-10 take exit 7, drive south for 4 miles on Pine Forest Rd. to Blue Angel Parkway.
Turn right onto Blue Angel Park Way, drive south on Blue Angel park way for approximately 14 miles to Gulf Beach Hwy.
Turn right onto Gulf Beach Hwy Drive west for 4 miles, Big Lagoon State Park is on the left.
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