Get Some Sun at the Gulf Islands National Seashore

Gulf Islands National Seashore is one of the best things to do in Mississippi. Since 1916, the National Park Service has been entrusted with the care of our national parks. With the help of volunteers and partners, we safeguard these special places and share their stories with more than 318 million visitors every year. The Gulf Islands National Seashore stretches from Cat Island in Mississippi to Santa Rosa Island in Florida. The majority of the seashore is underwater, but the barrier islands provide white-sand beaches, coastal marshes, and dense maritime forests.

Davis Bayou is easily accessible from the mainland at Ocean Springs. Hiking trails, camping and picnic areas, old forts, and other recreational opportunities such as kayaking and snorkeling are available. The Gulf Islands National Seashore has several visitor centers that offer a variety of activities. There are ranger-led programs available, as well as volunteers ready to answer questions and several interactive visits at Fort Pickens. There's also the Park Headquarters, the William M. Colmer Visitor Center, and the Fort Barrancas Visitor Center, which focuses on the seashore's military significance.

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Address: 3500 Park Rd, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

Phone: 850 934-2600

Website: visitpensacola.com/beaches/national-seashore/