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Emergency Closures
For information on the Fort Picken's Area and West Ship Island closures. more...
The Changing Landscape at Gulf Islands
Beautiful beaches, historic forts and recreational opportunities are plentiful. Open year-round, the Seashore is in Mississippi and Florida.
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Reconstruction of Seashore Roads in Progress
J. Earle Bowden Way on Santa Rosa Island is open to the public. Please observe the 35-mph speed limit and enjoy the scenic beauty. The Santa Rosa unit is a "pack-in pack-out" area.
Reconstruction of the Fort Pickens Road on Santa Rosa Island is underway and is scheduled to reopen to the public in May 2009. This work all depends on weather and island conditions.
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Coastal Fortifications
Gulf Islands protects a number of historic fortifications that represent the nation's coastal defense. Take a tour when you visit the Seashore. New, universally-designed exhibits opened at the Fort Barrancas Visitor Center. For information call 850-455-5167.
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Island Camping
Fort Pickens Campground's "Loop A" is open for tent camping only. Access to this campground is by private boat or Alternate transportation Services: Water Taxi, please contact Chulamar Charters, Captain "Bubba" Thorsen, 850-492-1099, Kirk Newkirk, Key Sailing, 850-932-5520 or Blue Marlin Water Taxi, 850-723-4907, Over-Land Shuttle call Hal Harris, 850-698-7492. Visitors can enjoy primitive island camping in Mississippi and Florida. The Mississippi barrier islands are accessible only by boat and there are changes in the use of personal watercraft (PWC).
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Write to
1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
E-mail Us
Phone
Park Headquarters, Florida (850) 934-2600
Mississippi District (228) 875-9057 ext. 100
Fax
(850) 932-9654
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Climate
The Seashore is sunny and warm most of the year. June through September are the most humid months and afternoon thunderstorms are common. Visitors should be prepared with rain gear and appropriate clothing. more...
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Did You Know?
In the 1880s, Geronimo and other members of the Chiricahua-Apache tribe were prisoners at Fort Pickens located at Gulf Islands National Seashore.
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Last Updated: May 05, 2009 at 09:54 EST |