Fort Pickens Campground in Gulf Island National Seashore allows you to go camping within walking distance to the beach.

Gulf Islands National Seashore officials announced the closure of Fort Pickens ahead of potentially severe storms on Tuesday.

Florida can expect to see heavy rain, a risk of flash flooding, potential isolated tornadoes and wind gusts between 40-60 mph ...

as well as the Fort Pickens Discovery Center, Langdon Beach, Gulf Islands National Seashore's largest campground, a snack bar in a restored mine storeroom, a fishing pier and a bookstore.