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.
Green numbers
Tourism to Gulf Islands National Seashore contributes 514M to local economies
A new FY24 National Park Service released demonstrating visitor impact to community.
Map of Fort Pickens Campground25
Gulf Islands National Seashore will begin Fort Pickens Campground Restroom Remodel Sept 15
The Fort Pickens Campground restrooms will be remodeled. Beginning
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
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