How do I purchase a Recreation Permit?
To make any permit purchases, you will need to create an iSportsman account. Once you have established your account, you will click on “Acquire Permits” where you will be given a list of available permits for purchase.
I am going to Crooked Island Beach. Do I need a Recreation permit?
A Recreation Permit is required by all non-DoW personnel, age 16 years and older, to access Tyndall AFB property outside the fence line, including Crooked Island Beach.
What time of permit is required to use the boat ramps?
If you are non-DoW personnel, you will need to acquire a Recreation Permit to utilize Tyndall AFB boat ramps outside the fence line including Davis Beach/Research Road Boat Launch, Farmdale Bridge Boat Launch, PQM 102 Lake Boat Launch, and Strange Bayou Boat Launch.
Does everyone in my group need a Recreation Permit?
Any member of your party that is over the age of 16 and non-DoW personnel will require a Recreation Permit.
Do I need a Fishing Permit?
If you would like to fish along our Gulf and inshore waters, you are required to have your Florida State Saltwater Fishing license (https://myfwc.com/license/recreational/saltwater-fishing/). If you are non-DoW personnel, you will also need a Recreation Permit. Freshwater fishing at our freshwater lakes/ponds requires your Florida State Freshwater Fishing license (https://myfwc.com/license/recreational/freshwater-fishing/), as well as a Freshwater Fishing Permit.
How do I know when Crooked Island is closed?
For drone operation updates, please call the Drone Launch Information Line at (850) 283-8293 for information regarding area closures. Closures are updated daily.
How do I reserve a campground?
Campground areas are open for reservation to DoW personnel and their guests only. To reserve one of the three areas, please email your request to udg_325ces_recreation@us.af.mil. Include your name, contact information, number in your party, dates requested and preferred pavilion number with an alternate listed. Information on camping can be found at the three lines at the top left of the page under "Campground Reservations."