Photo thanks to Santa Rosa RV Resort
Santa Rosa RV Resort
A palm-lined resort on Santa Rosa Sound in Navarre, with 24 waterfront sites, a heated pool, a fishing pier and dog beach, and a busy snowbird season.
Navarre, Florida · about 40 min east of Pensacola
Season
Year-round
Snowbird season Nov–Feb
Elevation
Near sea level
On Santa Rosa Sound
Hookups
Full hookups
30/50 amp, Wi-Fi
Big rigs
Up to 45 ft
7 pull-thrus; some pads are short
Updated October 13, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
On Santa Rosa Sound in Navarre
The Santa Rosa experience
An 88-site resort on Santa Rosa Sound in Navarre, with 24 waterfront sites, a heated pool, a private beach, a fishing pier and a dog beach. It’s about 40 minutes east of downtown Pensacola and a snowbird favorite.
Full hookups30/50 amp, water and sewer
24 waterfront sitesOn Santa Rosa Sound
Private beachKayaks and paddleboards
Fishing pier300 ft; no license needed
Heated poolWaterfront, with a sun deck
Private bathroomsTiled showers
LaundryOn site
Dog beach & pet areaFenced
Covered pavilionWith a fire pit
Camp storeWith propane
PlaygroundFor younger campers
Free Wi-FiPersonal use; bring a hotspot
Life at camp
What guests say
The resort report card
Reviews are split by platform: RV LIFE and Good Sam users love the grounds, pool and winter social calendar, while Campendium and Yelp reviewers knock road noise, tight sites, prices and the strict cancellation rules.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report38 ft Mar 2019
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4GAT&T 4G/5G
Last reported nightly rate$140 Mar 2024
As reported by Campendium and RV LIFE users. Campendium’s 3.3 comes from 16 reviews, many citing road noise from Navarre Parkway; RV LIFE’s 303 reviews average 9.2. Confirm site lengths with the resort before you go.
Navarre Parkway (US-98)
Getting there
Santa Rosa sits on Navarre Parkway (US-98) on the sound side, across from a Publix and a few minutes from the Navarre Beach causeway, about 25 minutes south of I-10.
From I-10: Exit 31 (SR-87) south to Navarre, then west on US-98 (Navarre Pkwy)From Pensacola: US-98 east through Gulf Breeze to Navarre
US-98 · NAVARRE PKWY
Set your GPS
8315 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre, FL 32566
To Navarre Beach*About 6 min
To Pensacola BeachAbout 34 min
To downtown PensacolaAbout 40 min
From Pensacola Int’l AirportAbout 48 min
Hurricane Isaias hit the area on Oct 9, 2026. The resort is on the water; call ahead to confirm it’s open and your site is ready.
Near sea level, on Santa Rosa Sound. Winters are mild and summers hot and humid.
*Drive times are from OpenStreetMap routing and are approximate; summer beach traffic can add a lot. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Around Navarre
Around Navarre
Navarre Beach is about 6 minutes away, Pensacola Beach about 35, and downtown Pensacola about 40.
Photo thanks to Taminar (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Navarre Beach
A quieter Gulf beach across the causeway from the resort, with one of the longest fishing piers on the Gulf Coast.
Photo thanks to TimothyJ (CC BY 2.0)
Pensacola Beach
Sugar-white sand, the long Gulf Pier and the beach-ball water tower on Santa Rosa Island. Expect a toll on the Bob Sikes Bridge.
Photo thanks to Infrogmation (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Downtown Pensacola
Brick storefronts, restaurants and bars along Palafox Street, with Plaza Ferdinand and the bayfront a few blocks south.
Photo thanks to Tomás Del Coro (CC BY-SA 2.0)
National Naval Aviation Museum
Free admission to a huge collection of Navy and Marine aircraft on NAS Pensacola. Bring a REAL ID for the West Gate; RVs park at the back of the lot.
More places to stay
Other parks worth a look
The three closest parks we’ve covered, by drive time.
Photo thanks to Pensacola Beach RV Resort
Pensacola Beach RV Resort
The only full-hookup RV resort on Pensacola Beach, on Santa Rosa Sound and across the street from the Gulf, from $80 a night.
Photo thanks to Tanglewood Gardens RV Park
Tanglewood Gardens RV Park
A family-run neighborhood park on North Palafox with big lots under oaks, mostly for long-term guests. Call for a quote.
Photo thanks to Five Flags RV Park
Five Flags RV Park
A quirky, art-filled park a minute off I-10 with level pads, two fenced dog parks and trolley-car laundry. Self-contained RVs only.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether Santa Rosa fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: a polished waterfront resort with resort-level amenities and a lively winter community, a short hop from Navarre Beach. Road noise, tight sites, high peak prices and a strict cancellation policy are the trade-offs, so book carefully and ask for a site away from the parkway.
Published ratesMonthly rates and nightly reports · checked Oct 13, 2026
Nightly, from (Good Sam)$79 /night
Last reported nightly$140 /night (Mar 2024)
Monthly, Nov 1–Mar 1$1,295 /month
Monthly, Mar–Oct$1,775 /month
Visitor fee$5 /day + tax
Nightly rates are quoted in the resort’s online booking system and vary by row and season; holiday rates apply around major holidays. Monthly rates cover two people; waterfront sites aren’t available for monthly stays, and monthly bookings need a $500 non-refundable deposit. Good Sam members save 10%.
Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by date, season and availability. For the latest pricing, check the resort’s reservations page or call (850) 936-4791.
Typical January afternoon
Pensacola63°
Chicago32°
Mild winters: 31° warmer than Chicago in January; July highs reach about 92°.
Is it right for you?
Who it suits, what to consider, and what guests say.
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Site types
Monthly from $1,295 in winter; nightly quoted online.
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Rates & policies
Cancellation, pets, rig rules and check-in.
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Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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Santa Rosa RV Resort, also marketed as Santa Rosa Waterfront RV Resort and formerly St. Rosa Sound, is a family-friendly resort on Santa Rosa Sound in Navarre. You book by row, and the resort assigns a site number before you arrive.
Best for
- Waterfront lovers: 24 sites right on Santa Rosa Sound, with sunsets and dolphins.
- Snowbirds: monthly stays from $1,295 and a full winter social calendar.
- Dog owners: a fenced pet area and a dog beach.
- Families: a heated pool, playground, beach and kayaks.
Consider this
- Road noise from Navarre Parkway, especially in rows away from the water.
- Some pads are short, and trees can brush awnings.
- Strict cancellation rules and no refunds for early departure.
- Pets are limited to two, with breed restrictions.
Winter in Pensacola
Typical January afternoon
63°
Pensacola
Pensacola International Airport
32°
Chicago
Chicago O’Hare
31 degrees warmer than Chicago, with nights near 44°. Normal January highs, 1991–2020.
All 88 sites have full hookups (30/50 amp, water and sewer) and Wi-Fi on concrete or paver pads. You book by row, from the waterfront row to interior rows, and get a site number before arrival.
Nightly From $79/night
Good Sam lists sites from $79 a night; waterfront rows and peak dates cost more.
Waterfront Quoted online
The waterfront row looks right over Santa Rosa Sound. It isn’t available for monthly stays.
Winter month $1,295/month
Two people on an interior row, booked by phone with a $500 non-refundable deposit.
Summer month $1,775/month
Monthly stays from March through October, booked by phone or form.
MonthlyFrom $1,295Nov 1–Mar 1; 2 people
Deposit$500Monthly stays; non-refundable
CancellationStrictEarly departures not refunded
EvacuationCreditMandatory evacuations
Check-in1 p.m.Out by 11 a.m.
Guests6 per siteIncluding visitors; 1 vehicle
Pets2 maxBreed restrictions apply
Not allowedTents, pop-upsOr bus conversions
FiresPropane or charcoalNo wood fires
Discounts10% offGood Sam
Checked against santarosarvresort.com on October 13, 2026. Nightly rates are quoted in the booking system; monthly rates are published. Cancellation rules are strict and early departures aren’t refunded; mandatory evacuations get credit. Call (850) 936-4791 with questions.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- Which row will I get? You book by row; ask for one away from the parkway.
- Will my rig and truck fit on the pad? Some reviewers report short pads.
- What is the cancellation policy for my stay? It depends on length and holidays.
- Are my dogs allowed? Two pets max, with breed restrictions.
- How is the resort after Hurricane Isaias? Ask about storm repairs before you arrive.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Ready for a Navarre trip by RV?
Park by the sound, swim in the heated pool and spend your days on Navarre Beach. Book online, or call the resort for monthly stays.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. The resort photos come from Santa Rosa RV Resort, with our thanks. Video and video still: Little Adventures Away on YouTube. Area photos via Wikimedia Commons: Taminar (Navarre Beach Pier; CC BY-SA 4.0), TimothyJ (Pensacola Beach; CC BY 2.0), Infrogmation (Palafox Street; CC BY-SA 4.0) and Tomás Del Coro (Naval Aviation Museum; CC BY-SA 2.0); the images were resized. Other-park photos: Pensacola Beach RV Resort, Tanglewood Gardens RV Park and Five Flags RV Park. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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