Unhitched Garcon Point

Campground in Milton, FL • 65 RV Sites

Set in the longleaf pine and scrub landscape near Milton in Santa Rosa County, Florida, Unhitched Garcon Point positions guests within minutes of the Gulf Coast beaches of Pensacola and Navarre while maintaining the natural, piney-woods character of the Florida Panhandle's inland environment. The resort's combination of RV sites and new tiny home cabins gives it flexibility for guests who prefer hookup camping alongside those looking for a furnished lodging option with immediate access to Gulf Coast recreation. The property is designed around guest comfort and ease, with a swimming pool for warm-weather cooling, a dog park for traveling pets, a community fire pit for evening gatherings, a playground suited to younger visitors, and a sand volleyball court that adds an active social option to the recreational lineup. The resort's clean, well-maintained setup reflects a no-stress approach to Gulf Coast camping, and the modest scale of the property gives it a quieter character compared to larger commercial campgrounds in the Pensacola area. The natural environment surrounding Unhitched Garcon Point adds significant depth to a stay beyond the resort grounds. Blackwater River State Park, reachable within a short drive, is one of the premier outdoor recreation destinations in the Florida Panhandle—offering tubing on the crystal-clear, tannic-stained Blackwater River, hiking trails through old-growth longleaf pine forests, and paddling along one of the cleanest sand-bottomed rivers in the Southeast. Escambia Bay, adjacent to the Garcon Point peninsula, provides calm-water kayaking and paddleboarding conditions throughout the year. Pensacola Beach and Navarre Beach, both within a short drive of the campground, bring guests to the Gulf Islands National Seashore's signature sugar-white sand and emerald Gulf water that define the Panhandle's coastal appeal. The Downtown Milton Riverwalk along the Blackwater River provides dining, small-town shopping, and a pleasant walkable riverfront environment for evenings away from the campground. Gulf Islands National Seashore, one of the most visited units of the National Park Service, encompasses a protected stretch of barrier island coastline accessible from both the Florida and Mississippi sides. Unhitched Garcon Point benefits from the Florida Panhandle's extended outdoor season, with mild winters making it a viable destination year-round. Summer brings peak beach traffic to Pensacola and Navarre, and the campground's position slightly inland from the Gulf keeps it cooler during the warmest months while still allowing easy beach access. Reservations are recommended for summer and holiday weekends, when Panhandle beach destinations see their highest visitor volumes across the entire accommodation spectrum. The Garcon Point peninsula, which extends southward into Escambia Bay between the bay's main body and East Bay, is a natural area characterized by longleaf pine flatwoods, freshwater ponds, and bay-margin wetlands that support a surprisingly diverse wildlife community for a location this close to a Gulf Coast beach destination. The combination of nearby beach access and inland nature programming gives Unhitched Garcon Point a dual appeal that sets it apart from campgrounds positioned exclusively on the beach or exclusively in the piney woods interior.

Campground rules and policies

Check-In Procedure
- Check-In: 01:00 PM
- Check-Out: 11:00 AM
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.Quiet Time
- Quiet time is from 10 PM until 6 AM.
- Please keep loud noises to a minimum.Cleanliness Policy
- Keep your own site tidy and clean to maintain the appearance of the park and to aid in mowing and weed eating.Hookup Policy
- Your sewer hose must be properly attached to your RV to prevent unsanitary leakage.
- Please check your connections weekly; this is your responsibility.
- You must keep your water lines secure so there is no leaking.
- Excessive leaks will incur a fee for water usage.RV Spot Policy
- Please be mindful of guests on neighboring sites when parking your vehicle, using your site, and playing loud music, etc.
- We are not responsible for leashes, tools, or other items left lying in the grass if they are damaged by mowing or weed eating.
- Backflow preventer valve checked weekly. (Provided by Park.)
- NO freezers, refrigerators, or outside storage containers are allowed outside your RV.
- Screened-in rooms are allowed without floors - one per site only.
- We will not be responsible for mowing or weed eating inside or around it.
- Satellite dishes are allowed on a tripod or base. - They are not allowed to be set into the ground with concrete.Speed Limit
- The speed limit from the entrance at Garcon Point Road and throughout the park is 5 MPH.
- This is not negotiable and for everyone's safety.Vehicles
- Park vehicles in line, parallel, and in front of your RV.
- The grass is soft and will cause ruts if you pull up to your door, which will result in a muddy site.
- Vehicles of visitors (day or evening) should be parked in the extra parking area near the front of the office building.
- Failure to comply may result in your vehicle being banned from the Park and you will need to park off the premises.
- Parking permits are visible at all times (provided by the park).Water and Sewer Usage Washing Policy
- There is a $ charge for water and sewer usage when washing vehicles and/or RVs in the Park.
- Please notify office staff in advance.Visitors Policy
- If visitors use the pool while visiting you, there is a $5 charge for each person over 12 and $2 for each child 12 and under.
- There is a $5 per night charge for each guest (13 and older).
- It is your responsibility to advise guests of Park rules.Mats, Plants, and Outdoor Decor Policy
- Mats are to be no larger than 3 feet x 5 feet.
- Wooden steps/porches (unattached) will be allowed but no larger than 4 feet x 4 feet.
- You may have potted plants only so they can be moved to facilitate mowing and weed eating.
- Pallets, plywood, and concrete blocks are not permitted unless pre-approved by management.
- These items kill grass and contribute to muddy conditions.
- NO Gardens will be allowed.Grills Policy
- Grills are allowed at your site.Campfire and Firepits Policy
- NO campfires on the ground.
- Fire pits are allowed as long as they do not pose a fire hazard and are portable.Pets Policy
- You MUST clean up after your pet.
- All animal waste must be removed and disposed of properly.
- ALL pets must be inside pets.
- They are to be on leashes at ALL times when taken outside of your RV - with the exception of when they are inside the dog run.
- Your pet MUST be supervised when outside at ALL times.
- Do NOT tie your pet up outside your RV and leave them unattended.
- You must remain outside with them.
- All pets must have up-to-date vaccinations, including rabies.Pool Policy
- Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.
- Pets are not allowed inside the pool area.
- No babies or small children are allowed in the pool with regular diapers.
- You MUST use pool-specific diapers with babies and small children (available in the camp store).
- There will be no diving or running in the pool area.
- Follow the posted pool rules, as per Florida Statutes, on the sign outside the pool gate.
- No glass containers in the pool area; please clean up your area before leaving.
- DO NOT PROP THE GATE OPEN.
- This is a violation of Florida State regulations.
- Please remember to close the gate when you enter or leave the pool area.Abandonment of Property
- Anything left behind when you vacate the Park will be dealt with by Park personnel in accordance with the Florida State Statutes.
- Please notify the management if you are leaving for more than 5 days.Failure to Pay Current Charges Policy
- Failure to pay all current charges may result in our requiring you to vacate the Park immediately.
- Failure to comply with arrangements for late payments may result in our requiring you to vacate the Park immediately.Campground Disclaimer
- Infractions of any park rules may result in our requiring you to vacate the Park immediately.