Directions & Transportation

Gulf Islands National Seashore is America's largest national seashore, stretching 160 miles from east to west. The park is located in Florida and Mississippi, featuring 12 unique areas and islands. Each area offers diverse visitor experiences including recreation, historic fort tours, and wildlife viewing opportunities.

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Ride the Ferry

 

Parking

 

Head to Florida Areas

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  Fort Barrancas Area

  Featuring three historic fortifications spanning centuries.

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  Fort Pickens Area

  Many recreational opportunities, wildlife viewing, and historic sites.

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  Naval Live Oaks Area

  Over seven miles of hiking trails and access to the calm waters of the sound and bay.

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  Okaloosa Area

  Anchoring the national seashore's eastern end on the Santa Rosa Sound.

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  Perdido Key Area

  One of the most beautiful beaches in the United States.

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  Santa Rosa Area

  Excellent recreational opportunities on beautiful white sand beaches.

 

Head to mississippi areas

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  Cat Island

  The western most island of the national seashore off the coast of Mississippi.

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  Davis Bayou Area

  Explore the marshes and woodland areas of the Mississippi gulf shore.

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  Horn Island

  Located off the Mississippi coast, one of the best wilderness islands in the country.

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  Petit Bois Island

  A wilderness island in the Gulf of Mexico just off the coast of Mississippi.

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  West Petit Bois Island

  A small sand island near the Horn Island Pass off the Mississippi coast.

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  Ship Island

  Located 12 miles off the Mississippi coast featuring a swim beach and historic fort.