Photo thanks to Tanglewood Gardens RV Park
Tanglewood Gardens RV Park
A family-run neighborhood park on North Palafox with big lots under oaks and magnolias, full hookups and free cable and Wi-Fi, mostly for long-term guests.
Pensacola, Florida · North Palafox, near Airport Blvd
Season
Year-round
Mostly long-term
Elevation
About 120 ft
About 12 min from downtown Pensacola
Hookups
Full hookups
30/50 amp, cable TV, Wi-Fi
Big rigs
Big lots
Lots up to 50 × 110 ft
Updated October 13, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
North Palafox, near Airport Blvd
Life at Tanglewood Gardens
A family-run RV and mobile-home park on North Palafox with big lots, full hookups and free cable and Wi-Fi. Most sites are long-term rentals, so short stays are hit or miss; call for availability.
Full hookupsWater, sewer and 30/50 amp
Big lotsUp to 50 × 110 ft
Driveway & slabConcrete patio and off-street parking
Free cable TVBasic Cox cable
Free Wi-FiBasic Cox Wi-Fi
Oaks and magnoliasLawns mowed by the park
Dog friendlyAsk about pet rules
Garden nursery on siteRun by the same family
Office hours8 a.m.–9 p.m. daily
No bathhouse listedLaundromat under a mile away
Life at camp
What guests say
The park report card
There are few RV-site reviews. Google’s 3.7 from 168 reviews covers the whole neighborhood park, including mobile-home residents. RVers who stayed praise the big lots, the quiet and the helpful managers, but say it’s hard to get a spot.
Pensacola’s north side
Getting there
Tanglewood Gardens is on North Palafox Street north of Airport Boulevard, in a busy commercial strip about 7 miles from downtown and close to Pensacola International Airport.
From I-10: about 10 minutes south toward Airport Blvd and North Palafox StFrom downtown: north on Palafox St, about 12 minutes
N PALAFOX ST
Set your GPS
6530 N Palafox St, Pensacola, FL 32503
To downtown Pensacola*About 12 min
To Pensacola BeachAbout 26 min
To the Naval Aviation MuseumAbout 25 min
From Pensacola Int’l AirportAbout 16 min
Hurricane Isaias hit the area on Oct 9, 2026. Call ahead to confirm the park is open and your site is ready.
About 120 ft above sea level. Winters are mild (January highs average about 63°) 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 Pensacola
Around Pensacola
Downtown is about 12 minutes away, Pensacola Beach about 26 minutes, and the National Naval Aviation Museum about 25 minutes.
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 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 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.
Photo thanks to Jsweida (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Fort Pickens
A brick fort from 1834 at the west tip of Santa Rosa Island, in Gulf Islands National Seashore. Check NPS alerts for storm closures before you go.
More places to stay
Other parks worth a look
The three closest parks we’ve covered, by drive time.
Photo thanks to Camp and Cottage RV Park
Camp and Cottage RV Park
A small, quiet north-side park with shady 30 × 48 ft gravel sites, set up mostly for longer stays. Call to book.
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.
Photo thanks to Pensacola RV Park
Pensacola RV Park
A family-run park off I-10 with 87 full-hookup sites, a private pond, showers and laundry, from $58 a night with tax.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether Tanglewood Gardens fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: a quiet, old-fashioned neighborhood park with big lots and helpful family managers, best for RVers looking for a long-term spot close to town. It’s mostly full of long-term residents, sits in a busy commercial strip and posts no rates, so call well ahead.
RatesQuoted by phone · checked Oct 13, 2026
DailyCall for a quote
MonthlyCall for a quote
Long-termCall tenant pays power
Tanglewood Gardens quotes each stay by lot size, rig size, season and length of stay. Base rent includes water, sewer, trash and basic cable and Wi-Fi; long-term guests pay their own power. Third-party listings show $30–$50 a night, but we couldn’t confirm them.
Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by date, season and availability. For the latest pricing, check the park’s rates page or call (850) 712-8538.
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 and what to consider.
Open
Site types
Rates are quoted by phone.
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Rates & policies
Office hours, pets, lots and what’s included.
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Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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Tanglewood Gardens is a family-owned RV and mobile-home park on North Palafox, run by a mother and son with long-time staff. The same family runs a garden nursery on the property.
Best for
- Long-term RVers: most sites are long-term rentals with most utilities included.
- Big rigs: lots up to 50 × 110 ft with a concrete slab and driveway.
- Remote workers: free cable and Wi-Fi, which a reviewer says works well.
- Dog owners: the park is dog friendly.
Consider this
- Short stays are hard to get; most lots are taken by long-term guests.
- No published rates; you’ll need to call for a quote.
- It’s on a busy commercial stretch of Palafox, not a resort setting.
- No bathhouse or laundry is listed; a laundromat is under a mile away.
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.
Lots run up to 50 × 110 ft with full hookups (30/50 amp, water and sewer), a concrete slab and a driveway. Rates aren’t published; call for a quote.
Daily Call for a quote
Short stays are offered when a lot opens up. Call with your dates, rig length and age.
Monthly Call for a quote
Monthly stays include water, sewer, trash and basic cable and Wi-Fi.
Long-term Call for a quote
Long-term guests pay only their power bill; the park covers utility deposits.
Big lot 50 × 110 ft max
The biggest lots have room for a large rig, a tow vehicle and a patio.
DailyCallQuoted by phone
MonthlyCallMost utilities included
Long-termCallTenant pays power
Office8 a.m.–9 p.m.Daily, including holidays
Check-out9 a.m.Check-in time not posted
LotsUp to 50 × 110 ftSlab and driveway
Hookups30/50 ampWater and sewer
PetsDog friendlyAsk about rules
LaundryOff siteLaundromat under 1 mile
BookingPhone(850) 712-8538
Checked against tanglewoodgardensrv.com on October 13, 2026. The park doesn’t publish rates; they depend on lot size, rig, season and length of stay. Call (850) 712-8538 for a quote.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- Do you have a site for my dates? Short stays depend on openings.
- What will it cost? Rates vary by lot, rig, season and length of stay.
- What’s included? Base rent covers water, sewer, trash, cable and Wi-Fi.
- Does my RV’s age matter? The park asks your RV’s age when you call.
- Is the park back to normal after Hurricane Isaias? Ask about storm cleanup.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Looking for a long-term spot in Pensacola?
Call Tanglewood Gardens with your dates, rig and length of stay for a quote on a big lot close to town.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. The park photos come from Tanglewood Gardens RV Park, with our thanks. Video: rvcuckoo on YouTube. Area photos via Wikimedia Commons: Infrogmation (Palafox Street; CC BY-SA 4.0), TimothyJ (Pensacola Beach; CC BY 2.0), Tomás Del Coro (Naval Aviation Museum; CC BY-SA 2.0) and Jsweida (Fort Pickens; CC BY-SA 3.0); the images were resized. Other-park photos: Camp and Cottage RV Park, Five Flags RV Park and Pensacola RV Park. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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