Emergencies: Park visitors should contact the park dispatch at 850-916-3010 or 911. Because of hurricane damages visitors are urged to use great care when visiting Gulf Islands National Seashore. 

1. Glass containers are not allowed on the barrier islands. All litter must be removed from the Seashore.

2. Visitors should obey the park speed limits.

3. Fireworks are not allowed within the boundaries.

4. Currently firearms are prohibited within Gulf Islands National Seashore with two exceptions:

•  Firearms may be transported or stored in temporary lodging, vehicles, and vessels if they are unloaded, rendered temporarily inoperable or are packed, cased, or stored in a manner that will prevent their ready use.
• Firearms may be used for hunting when in accordance with duck hunting regulations in the Florida District. 

5. Pets are not allowed on the Florida beaches, the Mississippi wilderness islands on Horn or Petit Bois or within the swimbeach at West Ship Island. 

6. The use of Personal Watercraft (PWC) is based on location.

7. Fishing limits are based on state laws.

8. Metal detectors are not allowed and all historic objects and buildings are protected. 

9. Plants and animals are protected within the Seashore. 

10. Fires are not allowed except in designated areas.

11. Only primitive camping is allowed.   

12. Some areas of the park are closed to the public because of hurricane damage to buildings or roads. 

13. Drink responsibly and follow all state laws on alcohol consumption.  

14. Observe closures. To help protect seagrass beds the northshore of the Perdido Key Area is closed to combustible engines. This includes Spanish Cove and the unnamed cove near Langley and Red Fish Points.