Gulf Islands National Seashore

About Gulf Islands National Seashore

Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with us today!

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How to Get There

Gulf Islands National Seashore is a place of myriad riches - blue-green, sparkling waters, magnificent white beaches, and fertile coastal marshes. Its 13 areas include historic forts, shaded picnic areas, trails, and campgrounds. From Cat Island, Mississippi, it stretches eastward 160 miles tot he Okaloosa Area east of For Walton Beach, Florida.

Facilities at Gulf Islands National Seashore

This recreation area contains 8 facilities — campgrounds, trailheads, and visitor centers.

• Davis Bayou Campground — Campground
• Fort Pickens Group Campground — Campground
• Fort Pickens Visitor Center — Visitor Center
• William M. Colmer Visitor Center — Facility
• Naval Live Oaks Youth Group Camping — Campground
• Davis Bayou Group Campground — Campground
• FORT PICKENS CAMPGROUND — Campground
• Fort Barrancas Visitor Center — Facility

Plan Your Visit to Gulf Islands National Seashore

Heading to Gulf Islands National Seashore? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)