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Military Park Mid Bay Shores Maxwell/Gunter Recreation Area (Maxwell AFB)

The Maxwell Gunter Recreation Area at Mid Bay Shores in Niceville, Florida is a military park located on the grounds of Maxwell Air Force Base. The park offers a variety of recreational activities for military personnel and their families, including camping, fishing, swimming, boating, and picnicking. The park also features a playground, a beach, and a boat ramp. The park is open year-round and is free to the public.

Amenities

- Tenting

• Dedicated Tenting Area

- Recreational Facilities

• Gulf
• Boating
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Dock
• Body Of Water (Choctawatchee Bay)
• Playground
• Exercise Room
• Kayaking/Canoeing
• Watersports

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Restroom and Showers
• Laundry
• Control Access Gate
• Ice

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Road Biking Trails

- Discounts

• Military Discount

- Facility

• Type (Public Park)

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (26)
• Gravel Sites (26)
• 30 Amp
• 50 Amp
• Full Hookups (26)
• Max Amps (50)
• Table at Site

User Reviews

A P

May 01, 2025

This pace is my home away from home. We always stay in the bungalows and never want to have to check out. The staff is amazing. Definitely would recommend this place.

Rebekah Gossman

March 16, 2024

Cute little, no frills, 2 br bungalows on the bay! Fishing, swimming, water sport friendly. Some units accept pets. They have a playground.

SOBI's Hobbies

March 18, 2023

A perfect little getaway place hidden right by the Mid-Bay bridge. We love to come to this hidden gem area whenever we get a chance. They got picnic tables where you can bring your own food and enjoy the view while having your meal.

D Rinde

August 28, 2021

Going to return every year. Trashy enough for me. Love it. Wouldn't change a thing. If I brought family then I would choose the bungalows.

Milton Eidson

August 26, 2021

Had a blast and I will most definitely be back

Puma Purple

June 02, 2021

An “off the cut” type of place and hidden near the mid-bay bridge. Definitely a beach getaway from the busy beaches on Okaloosa Island. If you enjoy the quiet and woodsier areas, then this is the place for you. It is well kept up and enough shade during the hot summer days provided by the trees. The incredible sunsets will not disappoint! It is not only a nice local spot, but also a fun family vacation hideout!

Adrian Haskaj

April 24, 2021

convenient...great place for a jog after work...beach does need a clean-up though...

Laverne HELMS

April 03, 2021

Tis a lovely and exciting place to visit...the sky. The sand. The birds. The shells. The breezes. The peace...

CHAOSNCHECK T

May 17, 2019

Very disappointed - tons of potential but suffers from basic TLC. Pros - The cost is cheap. Most sites have electricity, water, sewer, and cable. Strong wifi is available throughout the park. Close proximity to water (bay) and an assortment of self-powered water craft are available to rent as well as bikes. Friendly staff Cons - Dirty, check out is at 10:00 and check in at 1500 but we couldn't understand why; the sites are not inspected nor cleaned when vacated. Our site and the two adjacent had discarded lumber, carpet, burnt wood, and trash. Entire area needs to be mowed. The single bath house was large but during our week stay it was never cleaned. Yes, they did check that toilet paper was available and the trash taken out, but otherwise no cleaning. The area is also an RV, boat, trailer storage area. I'm not knocking this, but the management has allowed owners to park their vehicles however they chose with the resulting chaos making the entire area resemble a low-rent trailer park. It was apparent some of the RV's and trailers hadn't been moved in years. Management actually commented one had a registration dated 2012; management had no idea who actually owned the vehicles nor an accurate record of who was up-to-date with their monthly rent. The area has great potential, but it's not getting the attention it needs. There are other locations nearby that are much better; Henderson Beach, Topsail Preserve, Grayton Beach to name just a few.

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