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.
Orance cones on a road
Gulf Islands Begins Construction on Davis Bayou Bike, Pedestrian Path Phase 2
Gulf Islands National Seashore, in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration, is widening and resurfacing the road and adding a path on either side.
Fire map
Prescribed burn scheduled for the Davis Bayou Area this weekend
Prescribed burn scheduled for the Davis Bayou Area April 11, 12
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.
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