Fort Barrancas Area

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Note: Fort Barrancas and Advanced Redoubt are located on Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, which is currently closed to the public.

Access to NAS Pensacola is limited to current Department of Defense ID card holders (active duty service members, retirees, and their families) and Veterans who possess a Veterans Health Identification Card from the Department of Veterans Affairs that displays the Veteran’s eligibility status.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Two historic structures located on Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fort Barrancas and Advanced Redoubt, are available for visitors to explore and learn about. There are also two short hiking trails, restrooms, and a visitor center with limited hours.

Passport Stamps are available during the Fort Barrancas Visitor Center's Operating Hours.

Structures & Facilities

 

 

Operating Hours

Fort Barrancas Area, including all forts and facilities, are open from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Visitors must have access to the base to enter.

Fort Barrancas Self-Guided Tour: Available on the NPS Mobile App.
Advanced Redoubt Self-Guided Tour (outside only): Available for download or on the NPS Mobile App.

Directions

Fort Barrancas Area Map

From Fort Pickens - Head east on Fort Pickens road. Turn left onto Pensacola Beach Blvd, stay in the left lanes to exit onto Gulf Breeze Pkwy (US 98 W). After crossing Pensacola Bay Bridge, stay to the left to merge onto Bayfront Pkwy. Turn left onto Barrancas Ave (FL 292 W). Turn left onto S Blue Angel Pkwy. Enter NAS Pensacola, turn left onto Taylor Rd. Fort Barrancas will be on the right.

From Naval Live Oaks - Head west on Gulf Breeze Pkwy (US 98 W). After crossing Pensacola Bay Bridge, stay to the left to merge onto Bayfront Pkwy. Turn left onto Barrancas Ave (FL 292 W). Turn left onto S Blue Angel Pkwy. Enter NAS Pensacola, turn left onto Taylor Rd. Fort Barrancas will be on the right.

From I-10E - Take Exit 7A and turn right onto Pine Forest Rd (FL 297 S). Turn right onto N Blue Angel Pkwy (FL 173 S). Enter NAS Pensacola, turn left onto Taylor Rd. Fort Barrancas will be on the right.

 

Plan Your Visit

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  Entrance Fees

  Entrance fees are required for most Gulf Islands National Seashore areas and are good for one to seven consecutive days.

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  Know Before You Go

  Park Rules & Regulations

  You are responsible to know the rules and regulations of the national seashore prior to your visit.

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  Be prepared for Your Trip

  Park Safety

  The national seashore can be a challenging location, plan ahead to be prepared for your trip.

 

Learn More

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  Bastion on the Bluff

  Fort Barrancas

  Learn about the features and Civil War service of the bastion on the bluff.

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  Andrew Jackson in Pensacola

  Andrew Jackson came to Pensacola, Florida three times in his life.

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  Enabling Legislation

  Congress created Gulf Islands National Seashore on January 8, 1971.