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Rosamond Johnson Beach: Gulf Islands National Seashore, East Perdido Key

Florida

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Rosamond Johnson Beach is a stretch of sand on East Perdido Key within Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida, about 5 miles from Pensacola Station. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 75°F and October highs near 79°F, while July and August average highs of about 89°F with the most wet days of the year. Nearby, the Cycle Path is about 5.6 miles away. Fort Pickens Campground has several loops, including Loop D at about 6.4 miles and Loop A at about 6.7 miles.

Beach Details

Lifeguards

On duty (often seasonal)

Parking

None at the access

Fee

Entrance 8.00

Restrooms

Yes

Accessible access

Yes

As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.

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Location

Rosamond Johnson Beach: Gulf Islands National Seashore, East Perdido Key

Florida

Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata · Official page

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–82°F and lows of 42–65°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Pensacola Forest Sherman Nas, FL weather station, 4.9 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan61° high42° low
  2. Feb64° high45° low
  3. Mar69° high50° low
  4. Apr75° high57° low
  5. May82° high65° low
  6. Jun87° high72° low
  7. Jul89° high74° low
  8. Aug89° high73° low
  9. Sep86° high70° low
  10. Oct79° high60° low
  11. Nov70° high49° low
  12. Dec64° high45° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Pensacola Station, Florida · 4.9 mi

Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places

Conditions

Active alerts for Gulf Islands National Seashore as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: NPS Alerts API

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Is Rosamond Johnson Beach: Gulf Islands National Seashore, East Perdido Key open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Gulf Islands National Seashore. It doesn't name Rosamond Johnson Beach: Gulf Islands National Seashore, East Perdido Key, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: NPS · Gulf Islands National Seashore. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Rosamond Johnson Beach: Gulf Islands National Seashore, East Perdido Key

Best months: October–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    61° / 42°

    9 wet

  2. Feb

    64° / 45°

    8 wet

  3. Mar

    69° / 50°

    8 wet

  4. Apr

    75° / 57°

    7 wet

  5. May

    82° / 65°

    7 wet

  6. Jun

    87° / 72°

    10 wet

  7. Jul

    89° / 74°

    13 wet

  8. Aug

    89° / 73°

    13 wet

  9. Sep

    86° / 70°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    79° / 60°

    7 wet

  11. Nov

    70° / 49°

    7 wet

  12. Dec

    64° / 45°

    8 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pensacola Forest Sherman Nas, FL, 4.9 mi away at 28 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.