Outdoors

Eglin Pool: Opening June 1

ATTENTION, SWIMMERS! — Beginning Saturday, June 1, the Eglin Pool will be open 6 days a week! (Closed Wednesdays.) Hours of operation will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Eglin Pool is located next to Eglin's Fitness Center and is available for use by all base personnel and...

Eglin Pool

The Eglin Pool is located next to Eglin's Fitness Center and is open for use by all base personnel and their families. Admission is FREE for all non-instructed swimming. Young swimmers ages 11 and up must pass a swim test before using the pool unattended. Please see a...

Picnic Pavilions

Eglin boasts some great spots for both private picnics and squadron parties. Picnic pavilions located at Postl Point may be reserved throughout the year for a $55 users fee. Other on-base pavilions at Camp Robbins, Shell Pile, and Choctaw are available for use on a...

Outdoor Adventure Volunteers Needed!

Calling all Backpackers, Rock Jocks, River-Rats, and Fat-Tire Folks! Eglin Outdoor Recreation wants YOU to share your outdoor experiences with members of the Eglin community. If you have a special skill that you would like to share with others, or if you would like to...

Party Rentals

Eglin Outdoor Recreation has bouncy houses available to rent at a daily rate of $150, a weekend (Friday-Sunday) rate of $300, or a full week for $600. Check Outdoor Rec's Rental Price List, available online, for more party ideas as well as tables, chairs, canopies,...

Outdoor Recreation Rentals

Eglin Outdoor Recreation has an extremely large and diverse rental inventory including pontoon boats, center-console boats for fishing, cargo trailers, utility trailers, grills, smokers, bouncy castles, tables/chairs, ice chest, water coolers, camping packages,...

Wet & Dry Boat Storage Available

Ben's Lake Marina offers three affordable ways to store your boat. Covered storage in the hangar building will accommodate 198 boats up to 30 feet in length. Outside dry storage will hold 92 boats on single or double racks up to 30 feet in length. For owners who...

FREE National Parks Annual Pass

As a thank you to active duty members of the U.S. Military and their dependents, a FREE annual pass to more than 2,000 park sites across the nation is now available! The military version of the "America the Beautiful - National Parks & Federal Recreation Lands...

Axe Throwing Trailer — Available for Rent

Give your next event an EDGE!Eglin Outdoor Recreation has a fully mobile Axe Throwing range now available to rent for on-installation events! Rental cost is $400 for the 2 hour minimum, plus $100 for each additional hour. Cost includes delivery, set-up, breakdown, and...

NEW! Beach Park Rental Packages

The Eglin Beach Park on Okaloosa Island offers rental packages for a variety of private functions — all competitively priced and customizable to perfectly accommodate your special occasion! Whether it's a full-day wedding event or family reunion, or just an hour-long...

FAMCAMP Reservations

Eglin Family Campgrounds (FAMCAMP) operate on a reservation-only basis for both long-term and short-term sites. Reservations can be made 120 days in advance. Long-term sites require a $100 non-refundable deposit for a maximum stay of 120 days. More pricing information...

Salt Water Fishing Charters from Ben’s Lake Marina

February - SeptemberEglin Outdoor Recreation hosts salt water charter fishing excursions from Ben's Lake Marina, offering anglers of all skill levels an exciting open-water adventure that is both challenging and rewarding! Experience some of the Emerald Coast's best...