What are the hours at Gulf Islands National Seashore?

Mon: 8:00AM - 6:00PM; Tue: 8:00AM - 6:00PM; Wed: 8:00AM - 6:00PM; Thu: 8:00AM - 6:00PM; Fri: 8:00AM - 6:00PM; Sat: 8:00AM - 6:00PM; Sun: 8:00AM - 6:00PM (Davis Bayou Area)

How much does it cost to enter Gulf Islands National Seashore?

Gulf Islands National Seashore charges $25 per vehicle, $15 per person. Fees are waived on the National Park Service's fee-free days; check the official site for current pricing.

Does Gulf Islands National Seashore require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Gulf Islands National Seashore. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Gulf Islands National Seashore open right now?

Q: Is Gulf Islands National Seashore open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Gulf Islands National Seashore is partially closed. Hurricane Isaias Closures Florida

National Seashore · FL,MS

Partially closed

Gulf Islands National Seashore is partially closed.

Why this statusHurricane Isaias Closures Florida

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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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.

Type: National Seashore
State: FL,MS
Nearest town: Gulf Breeze

About 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!

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Visitor info

Address1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

Phone(850) 934-2600

Websitewww.nps.gov/guis/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	8:00AM - 6:00PM
Tue	8:00AM - 6:00PM
Wed	8:00AM - 6:00PM
Thu	8:00AM - 6:00PM
Fri	8:00AM - 6:00PM
Sat	8:00AM - 6:00PM
Sun	8:00AM - 6:00PM

Davis Bayou Area

Entrance fee$25 per vehicle, $15 per person · fee details ↗

Getting thereGulf Islands National Seashore is a place of myriad riches - blue-green, sparkling waters, magnificent white beaches, and fertile coastal marshes. Its 13 areas include historic forts, shaded picnic areas, trails, and campgrounds. From Cat Island, Mississippi, it stretches eastward 160 miles tot he Okaloosa Area east…

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Parks near here

Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park 10 mi
Big Lagoon State Park 11 mi
Perdido Key State Park 14 mi
Yellow River Marsh Preserve State Park 15 mi
Blackwater Heritage State Trail 32 mi
Blackwater River State Park 34 mi

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How we read this status

We derive Gulf Islands National Seashore's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Hurricane Isaias Closures Florida Full method: how we check park status.