• Beach walkway to white sandy beach and bluegreen waters

    Gulf Islands

    National Seashore FL,MS

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  • Partial Closure on Horn Island

    Small portion of Horn Island, Mississippi, closed to entry due to discovery of asbestos and possible other bio hazards. Click on more for map and press release. More »

  • Park Closures

    Restrooms, and Visitor Center closures due to the impact of Seqestration. More »

Boating

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The bright orange U. S. Coast Guard vessel patrols the coastline. 

The U. S. Coast Guard makes regular patrols.

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Should you have an emergency while boating in park waters, be prepared to contact the United States Coast Guard via your marine VHF radio. You should also be prepared to contact a friend or commercial towing service. Park rangers may be available to assist but rangers will not tow a disabled vessel. You may not be able to call for help with a cell phone, as cell service on most islands is not reliable.
  • PWC Safety PWC Safety

    Operating a PWC in Florida

  • Visitors can hire NPS licensed boat operators. Visitors can hire NPS licensed boat operators.

    For a list of boat captains Read More

Did You Know?

Live oak trees are strong and durable.

In 1828, John Q. Adams designated the Naval Live Oaks Area of Gulf Islands National Seashore as the first United States tree farm.  Live oak trees are known for their incredible density and resistance to disease. They provided durable wood for the construction of early naval vessels.