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Mississippi Areas

Horn Island off the Mississippi coast.

NPS Photo

The Mississippi areas are home of a historic fort and the most beautiful barrier islands in the United States. Relax, enjoy the scenery, hike a trail, or explore the fort. Whether you visiting for a day or a week there are many places to explore.

There are a variety of activities while visiting the seashore’s Mississippi areas including swimming, bicycling, snorkeling, fishing, hiking, beach combing, bird watching, boating, and camping.

 

Plan Where to Visit

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  Cat Island

  The western most island of the national seashore.

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  West Ship Island

  West Ship Island is located 12 miles off the Mississippi coast featuring recreational opportunities on the beach and a historic fort.

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  East Ship Island

  East Ship Island is the eastern end of Ship Island cut from the western end by Hurricane Camille.

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  Horn Island

  Horn Island is located off the Mississippi coast, and is one of the best wilderness islands in the country.

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  West Petit Bois Island

  West Petit Bois Island is a small sand island near the Horn Island Pass.

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  Petit Bois Island

  Petit Bois Island is a wilderness island in the Gulf of Mexico just off the coast of Mississippi.

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  Davis Bayou Area

  Explore the marshes and woodland areas of the Mississippi gulf shore.