Temporary Road and Facility Closures

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Hurricane Zeta

Davis Bayou Nature's Way Trail and Ship Island pier and all associated developed areas of the island remain closed to the public due to damages caused by the storm.

Hurricane Sally

J. Earle Bowden Way, Highway 399 is closed to commercial vehicles and oversized vehicles, including RV's, trailers of any kind, buses and delivery trucks due to ongoing repairs. Only passenger sized vehicles allowed until further notice.

The Fort Pickens Snack Bar is closed.

The road beyond the main parking lot at Perdido Key Area/Johnson Beach remains closed. Visitors can still access the road by walking or biking.

The Perdido Key Discovery Trail and boardwalk is closed.

COVID 19 - Adaptive Recovery Plan

The Fort Pickens Discovery Center and William M. Colmer Visitor Center are currently closed. All ranger-led programs have been cancelled. No other closures are currently in place due to COVID-19.

Road and Facility Closures

Temporary Road Closures:

J. Earle Bowden Way, Highway 399 is closed to commercial vehicles and oversized vehicles, including RV's, trailers of any kind, buses and delivery trucks due to ongoing repairs. Only passenger sized vehicles allowed until further notice.

Temporary Facility Closures:
Little Langdon restrooms north of Battery Langdon are closed.
The Fort Pickens Campground Store is currently closed until further notice.

Seasonal Facility Closures:

There are no seasonal facility closures at this time.

Area Closures

Fort Barrancas Area:

Due to the closure of NAS Pensacola, the Fort Barrancas Area, including all forts and facilities, is currently closed.

Davis Bayou Area:

All facilities on Ship Island (formerly known as East and West Ship Islands) dock, pier, boardwalk, restrooms, pavilions, snack bar, and Fort Massachusetts, remain closed due to extensive damage from Hurricane Zeta. The island will reopen March 1, 2021, for private boats to anchor offshore, skiff ashore, or beach small boats, and enjoy the beaches.