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Gulf Islands National SeashoreThe brown entrance sign for the Okaloosa Day Use Area.
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Gulf Islands National Seashore
Okaloosa Day Use Area
White sandy beaches and quiet bay waters are typical of the Okaloosa Day Use Area in Florida.
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White sandy beaches and calm waters attract visitors.

The Okaloosa Day Use Area, opened from 8:00 am to sunset, is located on the northside of  US Highway 98 near Fort Walton Beach, FL.  This quiet water area features white sandy beaches, calm waters, picnic tables, a boat launch, parking, and public restrooms with outdoor showers. Currently, there are no fees collected at this area.

 
A tree tree shades picnic tables at Okaloosa Day Use Area.
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Trees shade picnic tables overlooking the beaches and calm water at Okaloosa Day Use Area in Florida.
Rare Kemp's Ridley sea turtle hatchling moving towards the Gulf.  

Did You Know?
Of the seven species of sea turtles, four species nest at Gulf Islands National Seashore. Sea turtle hatchlings instinctively head for areas of brighter light. Artificial lighting causes thousands of hatchling deaths each year.

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Last Updated: August 23, 2006 at 17:14 EST