News Release

Gulf Islands National Seashore closes Fort Pickens Area for inclement weather

Date: March 4, 2025
Contact: Stephenie Wade

GULF BREEZE, Fla.  -- The Gulf Islands National Seashore will close the Fort Pickens Area for day-use and camping beginning at 6 p.m. March 3.

The Fort Pickens Area is closed until further notice. Sustained winds of up to 35 mph and 10-foot surf are predicted Tuesday.

Park staff will assess conditions on Wednesday, March 5. 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.

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