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Gulf Islands National Seashore Three visitors walk under tan brick arches that are features of Fort Pickens.
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Gulf Islands National Seashore
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A view of the white-washed Spanish Water Battery at Fort Pickens with blue sky and white puffy clouds in the background.
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Spanish Water Battery at Fort Barrancas.
 

Although Gulf Islands National Seashore is 80% submerged lands, the islands and mainland sites attract millions of visitors each year.

In Florida all areas are accessible by car, located on Santa Rosa Island. Fort Pickens road is subject to flooding see details or call 850-934-2656.

In Mississippi, only the Davis Bayou Area located in Ocean Springs is accessible by car. Visitors may use the passenger ferry to reach West Ship Island, use their own vessels, or hire a National Park Service licensed boat operator for transportation to the islands. National Park Service licensed boat operators can take visitors to the barrier islands. Island camping groups need to request a free permit 7 days in advance.

 

 

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Murray Dorty, an African-American Union Civil War re-enactor, stands at attention inside Fort Massachusetts.

Did You Know?
The 2nd Regiment of Louisiana Native Guards trained on Ship Island and became the first black unit on April 9, 1863 on the Gulf Frontier. They met Confederate forces in battle during a raid on Pascagoula, MS.
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Last Updated: March 10, 2010 at 10:41 MST