![]() I think NPS does an excellent job of preserving the dune system by building beach access boardwalks, interpretive signing, and roping off areas where there are sensitive dune grasses trying to become established. If youre heading for the Florida side of Gulf Islands National Seashore, the Pensacola airport is about 20 miles from Fort Pickens, which has a large. The main administrative site, near the gate, has toilets and drinking water. The Naval Air Field acoss the bay keeps the sky busy with fighter jets, but is pretty quiet at night. It also makes the beach nice and quiet after sunset. There is a requirement to be inside the gate by sunset, but going to the village for cocktails, is not a bad walk. No trees/shade, and very bright sand, but it's a great place to chill out with a book by day, and beach camp on the cheap by night. In the Florida District campers can experience tent or recreational vehicle camping on a barrier island where they can walk to the Gulf of Mexico or the Santa. ![]() The wide open exposure to the hurricanes has left a stark, yet beautiful, landscape. I saw no trash on the beach, and no sign of the BP oil spill either. Overlooking Santa Rosa Sound and with a private. ![]() From Cat Island, Mississippi, it stretches eastward 160 miles tot he Okaloosa Area east of For Walton Beach, Florida. Its 13 areas include historic forts, shaded picnic areas, trails, and campgrounds. Entrance Fees Fees are required for entrance and most seashore pavilion rentals. Gulf Islands National Seashore is a place of myriad riches - blue-green, sparkling waters, magnificent white beaches, and fertile coastal marshes. I came here for the long desolate beach and for the hike in camping that is free (not to be confused with Fort Perkins Campground on the other side). The area the campground is situated in is great for golfing, sailing, canoeing, and more outdoor activities too. Campground Reservations Campground Details Learn more about park campgrounds before heading to to make your reservation. I'm only writing about the Perdido Key side of the island. ![]()
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