For primitive island camping visitors may camp in the Mississippi District on Horn, Petit Bois, East Ship Islands, and government owned land on Cat Island. In Florida, visitors may camp on Perdido Key and at the Fort Pickens Loop A Campground.
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Did You Know?
Because of the tropical-like conditions, the U. S. Army established the Cat Island War Dog Training Camp in south Mississippi during World War II. A variety of dog breeds were trained to guard, deliver messages, and attack the enemy. Cat Island is part of Gulf Islands National Seashore.