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A ranger explains the significance of Fort Barrancas to a park visitor.
All areas of the Florida District are open year-round unless posted. Operating hours vary seasonally and from unit to unit. Visitors with back country camping permits for the Perdido Key Area or Night Owl permits for Fort Pickens or Perdido Key Areas may access those places after evening closures.
All Visitor Centers will be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.
Naval Live Oaks 8:00 am - sunset.
Naval Live Oaks Visitor Center 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Fort Pickens Area is open daily from 7:00 am until sunset. Fort Pickens Visitor Center (Seasonal Hours)
March - October 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
November - February 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fort Barrancas and Fort Pickens Visitor Center (Seasonal Hours):
March - October 9:30 am - 4:45 pm.
November - February 8:30 am - 3:45 pm.
Tours given daily at 2:00 pm.
Advanced Redoubt Tours given Saturdays at 11:00 am.
Okaloosa Area (Day Use Only) 8:00 am - sunset.
Santa Rosa Area (Day Use Only) 8:00 am - sunset.
Perdido Key Area (Day Use Only) 8:00 am - sunset (Extended hours for primitive camping and Night Owl permits).