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Gulf Islands National Seashore

Naval Live Oaks Visitor Center- Florida
Open All Year 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Davis Bayou Temporary Contact Station - Mississippi Visitor Center
Open All Year 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Fort Barrancas Visitor Center- Florida
Open All Year
March-October 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
November-February 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
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Closures
As a result of the severe damage from the 2004-2005 hurricane seasons these areas remain closed: FLORIDA- To vehicular traffic - J. Earle Bowden Way (Route 399) in the Santa Rosa Area and the Fort Pickens Road. Fort Pickens Campground. MISSISSIPPI - Davis Bayou Campground.

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The Seashore stretches 160 miles from Cat Island in Mississippi to the eastern tip of Santa Rosa Island in Florida. There are snowy-white beaches, sparkling blue waters, fertile coastal marshes, and dense maritime forests. Visitors can explore 19th century forts, enjoy shaded picnic areas, hike on winding nature trails, and primitive camp on Perdido Key and all Mississippi barrier islands except Cat and West Ship Islands. In addition, Horn and Petit Bois Islands located in Mississippi are federally designated wilderness areas. Nature, history, and recreational opportunities abound in this national treasure.

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Designations

NRHP Naval Live Oaks Reservation - September 28, 1998
NRHP Fort Pickens - May 31, 1972
NRHP Fort Massachusetts - June 21, 1971
NHL Fort San Carlos de Barrancas - October 9, 1960

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