At least half of the park rangers who manage Fort Pickens campground have been fired, according to one of the fired park rangers. Philip Iversen dreamed his whole life of working for the National ...

Fort Pickens has closed for the expected severe ... All campers were ordered to evacuate by 2 p.m. on Tuesday and campground reservations are canceled until further noticed. Gulf Islands National ...

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.

Over in Florida, you have more developed options, like the Fort Pickens Campground on Santa Rosa Island. With 200 sites, including 20 tent-only options, it's ideal for beach lovers and history buffs.