Place

Cat Island

Drawn image of a white building with a red roof. The building is on a platform with stairs leading up to a porch with people from a wooden boardwalk. At the base are rocks and a small boat in the water. Blue sky in the background.
Cat Island Lighthouse

Quick Facts

Beach/Water Access, Scenic View/Photo Spot

Cat Island is a barrier island off the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and is only accessible via private boat.  The island's name comes from French explorers who mistook raccoons for cats. 

Gulf Islands National Seashore

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Last updated: June 21, 2021