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Contact: Susan Teel
GULF BREEZE, Fla. – The Fort Pickens Area of Gulf Islands National Seashore will close today, October 5 at 1 p.m. through Thursday, October 7, due to flooding of Fort Pickens Road and campground.
All campground reservations for Fort Pickens will be postponed or cancelled through Thursday, October 7. Park staff will continue to assess conditions for a potential reopening on Friday, October 8.
“Yesterday, the park accumulated 6 inches of rain and the current weather forecast predicts more rain over the next couple of days” said Superintendent Darrell Echols. “The reopening is dependent upon the rain stopping and water receding from the road and campground.”
There is currently a minimum of 6 inches of standing water in some areas along Fort Pickens Road.
“Our priority at Gulf Islands is to ensure the safest environment possible for park visitors and staff. The park will announce changes as appropriate, but current conditions do not allow for remaining open at this time.”
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About Gulf Islands National Seashore: Created in 1971, the national seashore stretches 160 miles along the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico in Florida and Mississippi, and includes barrier islands, maritime forests, historic forts, bayous, and marine habitat. Visit us at www.nps.gov/GulfIslands, on Facebook www.facebook.com/GulfIslandsNPS, Twitter www.twitter.com/GulfIslandsNPS, and Instagram www.Instagram.com/GulfIslandsNPS.
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Last updated: October 5, 2021