Gulf Islands National Seashore

3 stamp stations

Fort Barrancas Visitor Center

Address: 3182 Taylor Road, Pensacola, FL 32508

Gulf Islands protects white quartz-sand barrier islands and emerald water along the Florida and Mississippi coasts, with 19th-century forts, Pickens, Barrancas, and Massachusetts, guarding the passes where the Civil War came to the Gulf.

Tour Fort Pickens' brick casemates, swim the gentle Gulf surf, and walk the island beaches. For a challenge, camp on the islands, kayak the marshes, or take the ferry out to Fort Massachusetts on Ship Island.

Coordinates: 30.34904, -87.29803

Fort Pickens Visitor Center

Address: N/A, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561

Gulf Islands protects white quartz-sand barrier islands and emerald water along the Florida and Mississippi coasts, with 19th-century forts, Pickens, Barrancas, and Massachusetts, guarding the passes where the Civil War came to the Gulf.

Tour Fort Pickens' brick casemates, swim the gentle Gulf surf, and walk the island beaches. For a challenge, camp on the islands, kayak the marshes, or take the ferry out to Fort Massachusetts on Ship Island.

Coordinates: 30.32943, -87.29243

William M. Colmer Visitor Center

Address: 3500 Park Road, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

Gulf Islands protects white quartz-sand barrier islands and emerald water along the Florida and Mississippi coasts, with 19th-century forts, Pickens, Barrancas, and Massachusetts, guarding the passes where the Civil War came to the Gulf.

Tour Fort Pickens' brick casemates, swim the gentle Gulf surf, and walk the island beaches. For a challenge, camp on the islands, kayak the marshes, or take the ferry out to Fort Massachusetts on Ship Island.

Coordinates: 30.39196, -88.79099

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