Gulf Islands National Seashore

Fort Massachusetts is one of the four forts built in 1800s preserved by Gulf Islands National Seashore.
Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with us today!
Map showing location of park.
Gulf Islands National Seashore will reopen Fort Pickens Area March 5
Following a quick storm, the park has reopened.
Gulf Islands National Seashore closes Fort Pickens Area for inclement weather
A quick storm will come into the Gulf March 4.
Gulf Islands National Seashore closes facilities in preparation for predicted freezing temperatures
Hard freeze approaching the gulf coast, closure predicted.
Gulf Islands National Seashore closes Florida facilities in preparation for incoming winter storm
Winter storm along the Gulf Coast results in park closures
Gulf Islands National Seashore closes Mississippi facilities in preparation for incoming winter storm
Winter weather along Gulf Coast results in closures
Ferry in the Pensacola Bay
Photo by NPS/Doggrell
A white building and a fort
Photo by NPS/Doggrell
A fort with water on an island
Photo by NPS/Bernstiel
White sand and green water
Photo by NPS/Doggrell
Green trees with water
Photo by NPS/Doggrell
Water
Photo by NPS/Breault
Wood boardwalk to a sound water.
Photo by NPS/Wade