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Gulf Islands National SeashoreBoats anchor off the beach at Horn Island.
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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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Visitors access the beach at Perdido Key.
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The arches at Fort Massachusetts are made of red and tan bricks.  

Did You Know?
Gulf Islands National Seashore's Fort Massachusetts, on West Ship Island 12 miles off the Mississippi coastline, was covered by the 30-foot storm surge from Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005. The fort has been reopened to the public.

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Last Updated: June 04, 2007 at 09:56 EST