Reviews

Amanda Major

Big Lagoon State Park on Gulf Beach Hwy in Pensacola is in the Florida State Parks system. We drove there as day visitors, and while we wanted to see the campground, this is being renovated since Feb 2025. Upgraded facilities are always a good thing down the road. So we walked trails and saw the sights. In mid-November, it’s cool, quiet, and very natural. You can hear birds and the breeze blowing through a variety of trees. Saltwater tidal marshes and pine flatwoods apparently attract a wide variety of birds, but we didn’t see that in Nov. The park offers bicycling, swimming, boating, fishing, camping, hiking, paddling, picnicking, star gazing opportunities, walking/hiking trails, wildlife viewing, and wedding space. Amenities include beach space, a boat ramp, campfire circles, canoe kayak launch, picnic facilities, and a playground. Their restrooms along the areas we walked are really nice and very clean. They have changing space for after a swim. You will be walking along boardwalk areas for short walks and through sand for full hikes. The three story observation deck is very nice and offers views for miles around. There’s a lot to do here. It’s a lovely state park, very clean and well managed. The entry fee for the day was $6 for our car, which is cheaper than my Starbucks drink this morning. Dogs are allowed, just not in all the areas. You’ll see the signs. Our only issue was the stickers the dogs stepped on. I would say dogs do better on the paved/wooden trails than off in the grass.

Dani C

Beautiful large state park with plenty of amenities. Boat launching, camping, bike riding, kayaking and paddleboarding. Kids playground, picnic areas, bathrooms and areas to swim. Quiet, shared space with nature.

Landon Hanna

Favorite park to walk. Nice wooded areas with sand trails throughout, and access to the water whether it be the shoreline or the marshy areas more inland. Very nice at sunset and always plenty of wildlife to see.

Tim

Rented the Govenor's pavilion for club picnic. Large and has grill and plenty of seating on two levels. Bathroom just off of pavilion. Scenery and grounds very nice.

Mark Jones

Hidden gem in Perdido Key. Boat ramp, fishing pier, kayak rental, 3.5 mi of sandy hiking trails, and wide paved roads for biking or walking.

Oliver Evans

Big Lagoon State Park is a fantastic destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking to hike, kayak, birdwatch, or simply relax by the water, this park has something to offer. The peaceful atmosphere and beautiful scenery make it a must-visit on the Florida Panhandle. I highly recommend it for a relaxing and enjoyable outdoor experience.

2K RAW

A $6 cover charge for wide open trails, pavilions, & tower. Refreshing views for walking, riding or just relaxing. It's worth it.

Chantal Gellermann

What a nice park! It has nice hiking trails, most of the sites are secluded with trees in between so we had our privacy. The bathrooms are very clean and we saw the camp host cleaning the sites as soon as they were empty. The National Park on the beach is about 4 miles away so not far by car. No easy pedestrian way to access it but if you have the National Park pass it’s free to go in. The beach is miles long and very few people on it. It was great. Pensacola is also pretty close so we could see the Blue Angels fighter jets practicing. Very cool!!