The Eglin Air Force Base Reservation, part of which is adjacent to Niceville, offers 280,000 acres for recreational use. The reservation offers opportunities for camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, biking, blueberry-picking and more. An annual permit is required.
Outdoor recreation permits and a comprehensive map and regulation summary are available from the Natural Resources Branch office (commonly known as Jackson Guard) located at 107 Hwy 85 North, in Niceville. All or portions of the Eglin reservation are subject to closure during military testing/training operations. If you want to bring a dog onto the area, check with the Natural Resources Branch office.