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Gulf Islands National SeashoreThe brown entrance sign for the Okaloosa Day Use Area.
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Gulf Islands National Seashore
Okaloosa Day Use Area
White sandy beaches and quiet bay waters are typical of the Okaloosa Day Use Area in Florida.

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White sandy beaches and calm waters attract visitors.

The Okaloosa Day Use Area, opened from 8:00 am to sunset, is located on the northside of  US Highway 98 near Fort Walton Beach, FL.  This quiet water area features white sandy beaches, calm waters, picnic tables, a boat launch, parking, and public restrooms with outdoor showers. Currently, there are no fees collected at this area.

 
A tree tree shades picnic tables at Okaloosa Day Use Area.
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Trees shade picnic tables overlooking the beaches and calm water at Okaloosa Day Use Area in Florida.
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: August 23, 2006 at 17:14 EST