Message from the Manager

It is a great time for camping with the weather warming up and the days getting longer. We are excited about some of the improvements being made by staff and volunteers at Big Lagoon. One of our campground restrooms is getting an excellent face lift, we are replacing decking at our West Beach area and we are prepared to conduct several prescribed burns as soon as the weather presents the proper conditions. So come out and enjoy the park and share more of the Real Florida with your family at Big Lagoon State Park.

Big Lagoon State Park derives its name from a bordering body of water called Big Lagoon. This coastal park which consists of 712 upland acres, was opened in 1978 and beckons visitors with all the recreational opportunities expected at a Florida state park.

Hours of Operation

Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.

Driving Directions

Big Lagoon State Park is located at 12301 Gulf Beach Highway, approximately 10 miles southwest of Pensacola.

Interstate 10 Exit #7 (old Exit #2) (Pensacola), south on Pineforest Road follow signs to Big Lagoon State Park.

US Highway 98 to CR 293, south on CR 293 to Big Lagoon State Park.

Park Fees

Admission Fee $4.00 Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Extra Passengers, Passengers In Vehicles With Holder of Annual Individual Entrance Permit, Members of Organized Groups - Admission Fee $1.00

Picnic Pavilion Fees

Pavilion #39, seats 65 people, water, grill, at beach, near restrooms, non-ADA, $50.00 (plus tax) per day. Pavilion #40, seats 65 people, water, grill, at beach, $50.00 (plus tax) per day. Governor's Pavilion, seats 250 people, open air and split levels, electric, water, restrooms nearby, ADA accessible, $100.00 (plus tax) per day. (From 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM only. From 5:00PM to 10:00 PM is an additional $50.00) Meeting Hall, seats 120 people, ADA accessible, full kitchens, restrooms, changing area, $150 for inside hall and outside stage area per day. (From 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM only. From 5:00PM to 10:00 PM is an additional $50.00) Amphitheater/Outside stage, seats 400 people, electric, water, restrooms nearby, $75.00 (plus tax) for outside stage area only. For further information about this park, please call 850-492-1595.

Wedding Fee
$80.00 Add to above.

Big Lagoon State Park 12301 Gulf Beach Highway Pensacola, Florida 32507 Phone: 850-492-1595 Fax: Contact Park for Number Park Manager: Joseph E. Smyth