Fort Barrancas Area

 

Located aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, an active military base, Gulf Islands National Seashore’s Fort Barrancas Area features three historic fortifications, including the Spanish Water Battery, Fort Barrancas, and Advanced Redoubt.

The area also includes two short hiking trails, wayside exhibits, and a visitor center with restrooms, information, and park staff to help you enjoy your visit.

Structures & Facilities

 

 

Operating Hours

The Fort Barrancas Visitor Center, Fort Barrancas, Spanish Water Battery and Advanced Redoubt grounds are open on Saturday and Sundays from 9 am–4 pm, with last entry to Fort Barrancas and the Spanish Water Battery at 3:30 pm.

Directions

Enter Naval Air Station Pensacola West Gate, or follow these 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 entrance base rules https://cnrse.cnic.navy.mil/Installations/NAS-Pensacola/About/Visitor-Information/

 

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.