Fort Barrancas Area

 

Two historic structures located on Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fort Barrancas and Advanced Redoubt, are available for visitors to explore and learn about. There are also two short hiking trails, restrooms, and a visitor center with limited hours.

This area will close on September 29, 2024 and reopen in May of 2025. Passport stamps are available during the Fort Barrancas Visitor Center's operating hours when open.

Structures & Facilities

 

 

Operating Hours

Fort Barrancas Area, including all forts and facilities, is open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The visitor center and fort will be open 9 am–3:30 pm. The last entry to Fort Barrancas is at 3:30 pm; the fort closes at 4 pm.

Fort Barrancas Self-Guided Tour: Available on the NPS Mobile App.
Fort Barrancas Programs: Guided tour at 2 p.m.
Advanced Redoubt Self-Guided Tour (outside only): Available for download or on the NPS Mobile App.

Directions

Enter Naval Air Station Pensacola West Gate into directions.

Fort Barrancas Area Map

Plan Your Visit

• This area does not have an entrance fee.
• No pets allowed in the fort.
• This location is on Naval Air Station Pensacola. Abide by base rules. Naval Air Station Pensacola (navy.mil)

 

Plan Your Visit

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  Entrance Fees

  Entrance fees are required for most Gulf Islands National Seashore areas and are good for one to seven consecutive days.

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  Know Before You Go

  Park Rules & Regulations

  You are responsible to know the rules and regulations of the national seashore prior to your visit.

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  Be prepared for Your Trip

  Park Safety

  The national seashore can be a challenging location, plan ahead to be prepared for your trip.

 

Learn More

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  Bastion on the Bluff

  Fort Barrancas

  Learn about the features and Civil War service of the bastion on the bluff.

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  Andrew Jackson in Pensacola

  Andrew Jackson came to Pensacola, Florida three times in his life.

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  Enabling Legislation

  Congress created Gulf Islands National Seashore on January 8, 1971.