![]() ![]() Since Hurricane Opal in 1995, new roads have been constructed at Santa Rosa and Fort Pickens areas. The mainland portion of Davis Bayou in Mississippi is reached by roads. A passenger ferry service from Gulfport to West Ship Island operates from March through October in Mississippi. Roadways connect the six separate geographic locations in Florida. Primitive camping is also allowed on the beach at the east end of Perdido Key area in Florida. Primitive camping is permitted on these islands as well as East Ship Island in Mississippi. Horn Island and Petit Bois Island in Mississippi were designated as wilderness areas in 1978. Picnic areas are located at each area in Florida and at Davis Bayou and West Ship Island in Mississippi. Visitor centers/contact stations are at Davis Bayou and West Ship Island in Mississippi and at Naval Live Oaks, Fort Pickens and Fort Barrancas in Florida.Ĭampgrounds are located at Davis Bayou in Mississippi and at Fort Pickens area in Florida. In Florida there are six areas: Perdido Key, Fort Barrancas and Advanced Redoubt, Naval Live Oaks, Fort Pickens, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa areas. In Mississippi there are five areas: East and West Ship Island, Horn Island, Petit Bois Island and Davis Bayou area on the mainland. Separate geographic areas make up Gulf Islands National Seashore. Comfortable seasonal leisure wear with walking shoes. Winters are usually mild occasional sub-freezing temperatures. Sunny, humid, rainy periods throughout the year. Visitors should apply for special use permits one month in advance.įilming permits are issued based on individual request and should be made one month in advance. Reservations for guided programs for school groups or other educational groups should be made at least a month in advance to assure availability. Forts and visitor centers are closed on Christmas Day.įlorida District-entrance fee is $6 per vehicle for seven days or $20 for annual permit.Ĭamping is available in Mississippi district for $16 per night for electrical sites and $14 per night for non-electrical sites and in Florida District for $20 per night for electric sites and $15 per night for non-electric sites. to 5 p.m., March through October, and 8:30 a.m. to sunset.įort and visitor center hours vary with the season. ![]() ![]() Private boats may dock near Fort Massachusetts on West Ship Island in the daytime all year. Consult the concessioner's printed schedule for frequency and times. Concession boat trips to West Ship Island from Gulfport are scheduled from March through October. The islands in the Mississippi district are about ten miles offshore and can be reached only by boat. Mississippi - To reach Davis Bayou on the mainland in Ocean Springs, follow the signs for Gulf Islands National Seashore along I-10 and U.S. From there, Fort Pickens is nine miles west, while Santa Rosa area's facilities are ten miles east. For Fort Pickens and Santa Rosa, take FL 399 from Gulf Breeze to Pensacola Beach. Naval Live Oaks area is just east of Gulf Breeze on U.S. 98 east from Pensacola across Pensacola Bay to Gulf Breeze. To get to Naval Live Oaks, Fort Pickens and Santa Rosa areas, take U.S. On the island turn left on Johnson Beach Road. Also East Ship Island, Horn Island and Petit Bois Island by charter boat or private boat.įlorida - To reach the historic mainland forts use the main entrance of Pensacola Naval Air Station about one mile south of Barrancas Avenue, FL 292, on Navy Boulevard, FL 295.įlorida 292 leads southwest from Pensacola to Perdido Key. In Park: Personal vehicle, bicycle, tour buses and West Ship Island by boat. Mississippi - accessible by Interstate Highway I-10 and U.S. To Park: Florida - accessible by Interstate Highways I-10 and I-110. Pensacola, Florida area and Ocean Springs, Mississippi area The authorized acreage for Gulf Islands National Seashore is 135,625 acres.įacilities and Opportunities (including trails, camping, concessions) The National Seashore was authorized in January, 1971 in order to preserve for public use and enjoyment certain areas possessing outstanding natural, historic and recreational values. Mainland features include salt marshes and bayous in Mississippi and a Naval Live Oak Reservation and military forts in Florida. Offshore islands with sparkling white sand beaches, historic forts and related historic structures, nature trails and adjacent open waters greet visitors of Gulf Islands National Seashore. Gulf Islands National Seashore - Florida Bookstore: ![]()
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