Great and quiet little park! We will definitely stay here again! If you're not a resort person, like us, this is the place for a short or not so short stay! We opted for this park after viewing their website, looking for a place fairly close to I-10 and in Pensacola. The primary thing that caught our eyes was that they offer discounts for (and are supportive of) police/fire/military and veterans. You can get a daily or weekly 10% discount if you are active duty reserve or retired military, law enforcement or first responder (don't forget your proof of service). They also offer a 10% discount on Good Sam members and other RV clubs. AND if you are a Medal of Honor recipient, you get to stay for FREE! Check them out here: http://www.fiveflagsrvpark.com/
There is no pool, bathhouse or activities area. Simple, roomy, full hook up RV spots with free cable and Wi-Fi. There's an old Drive-In marquee sign on the street to direct you where to turn for the park. Almost thought we had made a wrong turn before we saw it. Whew! We arrived on a very rainy afternoon, and it was still raining as we checked in and hooked up. The park host, Mike W., was most gracious and not only guided us to our site, but insisted on helping us hook up IN THE RAIN. What a sweetie pie! Thanks Mike!!! You are one the reasons we will return to Five Flags!!
Most of the park had emptied out the weekend prior to our three night visit in mid-April. We did meet some folks that were permanent to the park and some that were there for a few months about to head on. They all loved it as well. The laundry room is an old trolley car that had been set for destruction. Clean and comfortable. There are two washers and two dryers with seating, magazines, laundry baskets (in case you need to borrow one), fans for when it's warm, and a clipboard to jot down your RV site and how many full loads of laundry you did. Three dollars for a full load (using the washer and dryer or either one twice). Half the price for using only one. Pay on your way out. You just don't see the honor system much these days and it tickles us when we do. BTW, the washer tubs are big; not your average half tub you seen in many laundry rooms. :)
There's a 'back door' gate to Sonny's BBQ Restaurant from the park. There's a keypad on the door from the restaurant side so that not just anyone can enter into the park from there. As a tenant, you receive the code to get back in through this locked gate should you desire to walk to the restaurant versus driving. We did and had a very enjoyable dinner one night. There's also Wayne's Family Diner nearby that was really good, also! We ate there twice! Yum!! But that's another review. :)
It's an easy drive to the Pensacola Naval Air Museum, which is FREE and a great way to spend a few hours or all day. And did I mention it's free? Yep. F R E E. And, NO, your tax dollars DO NOT pay for it. The museum is built, managed and funded by donations! Way cool! So much to see and learn! We enjoy it every time. Visiting the Naval museum and hoping to catch the Blue Angels practice was our goal for staying in Pensacola. If you haven't been here, it's worth the trip, and to see the marvel of the Blue Angels practicing was fantastic! So, come visit the area and camp at Five Flags RV Park! It's inexpensive, clean, convenient, friendly and super nice folks!
Five Flags RV Park is located right off of I-10 and 297 in Pensacola, FL. It's hidden from the main road, so follow directions provided online or via your GPS. AND look for the old style Drive-In sign on Wilde Lake Blvd. That's where you want to turn. read more