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

Fort Barrancas Area

Featuring three historic fortifications spanning centuries.

Fort Pickens Area

Many recreational opportunities, wildlife viewing, and historic sites.

Naval Live Oaks Area

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

Okaloosa Area

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

Perdido Key Area

One of the most beautiful beaches in the United States.

Santa Rosa Area

Excellent recreational opportunities on beautiful white sand beaches.

 

Head to mississippi areas

Cat Island

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

Davis Bayou Area

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

Horn Island

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

Petit Bois Island

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

West Petit Bois Island

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

Ship Island

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