News Release

Gulf Islands National Seashore closes facilities in preparation for predicted freezing temperatures

Date: February 19, 2025
Contact: Stephenie Wade

GULF BREEZE, Fla. – Gulf Islands National Seashore will close public restroom facilities in Florida beginning February 19 for predicted freezing temperatures.

The following restrooms will be closed until further notice. 

The Okaloosa Area, Opal Beach Complex, Perdido Key Area east pavilion, Langdon Beach pavilion, Fort Pickens Campground office (white building), and the Fort Pickens Jetty.

The following will be open to visitors. 
Open Restrooms
•   Fort Pickens Area - Fort Pickens Ferry Plaza
•   Fort Pickens Campground restrooms
•   Naval Live Oaks Area - South Pavilion, east of headquarters building
•   Perdido Key Area - west pavilion closest to the flagpole

The park will reopen facilities when weather conditions are favorable. For more information, please follow the park’s social media accounts and website.

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 habitats. Visit us at www.nps.gov/guis, on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About the National Park Service: More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America's 434 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities.