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 in Florida, Mississippi closes for Hurricane Isaias
Gulf Islands National Seashore closes for Hurricane Isaias.
National Park Service to close Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida, Mississippi for Tropical Storm Isaias
Gulf Islands National Seashore is closing for Tropical Storm Isaias.
Jet ski
National Park Service Expands Personal Watercraft Access at Gulf Islands National Seashore
The National Park Service today announced a final rule that expands recreational opportunities for personal watercraft (jet-ski) users at Gulf Islands National Seashore by reducing flat-wake zones in Mississippi and Florida.
A fort with water on an island
Photo by NPS/Bernstiel
White sand and green water
Photo by NPS/Doggrell
Ferry in the Pensacola Bay
Photo by NPS/Doggrell
A white building and a fort
Photo by NPS/Doggrell
Water
Photo by NPS/Breault
Wood boardwalk to a sound water.
Photo by NPS/Wade
A fort
Photo by NPS
White sand and greenery
Photo by NPS/Kiss
Green trees with water
Photo by NPS/Doggrell