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 off the coast of Mississippi.

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  Davis Bayou Area

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

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  Horn Island

  Located off the Mississippi coast, one of the best wilderness islands in the country.

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  Petit Bois Island

  A wilderness island in the Gulf of Mexico just off the coast of Mississippi.

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  Ship Island

  Located 12 miles off the Mississippi coast featuring a swim beach and historic fort.

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  West Petit Bois Island

  A small sand island near the Horn Island Pass off the Mississippi coast.

 

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