National Seashore · Florida, United States
Gulf Islands National Seashore
Gulf Islands National Seashore is a national seashore in Florida, United States, covering 138,307 acres (55,971 ha), established in 1971.
National Seashore · Florida, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Seashore |
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| Location | Florida, United States |
| Area | 138,307 acres (55,971 ha) |
| Established | 1971 |
| Coordinates | 30.3644° N, 86.9675° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Gulf Islands National Seashore
Gulf Islands National Seashore is an American national seashore that offers recreation opportunities and preserves natural and historic resources along the Gulf of Mexico barrier islands of Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi. In 2024, it was the sixth-most visited unit of the National Park Service. The protected regions include mainland areas and parts of seven islands. Some islands along the Alabama coast were originally considered for inclusion, but none are part of the National Seashore.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Pensacola International Airport (PNS) · Pensacola, United States · 15.0 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Gulf Islands National Seashore?
Gulf Islands National Seashore is in Florida, United States (30.3644° N, 86.9675° W).
When was Gulf Islands National Seashore established?
Gulf Islands National Seashore was established in 1971, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Gulf Islands National Seashore?
Gulf Islands National Seashore covers 138,307 acres (55,971 ha).
Does Gulf Islands National Seashore have campgrounds?
Yes — Gulf Islands National Seashore has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_Islands_National_Seashore — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/guis/ — Official park page.