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Rangers can provide answers to Seashore questions.

1. When will the Fort Pickens Campground have full service and take reservations?

Camping at Fort Pickens is on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is no electricity or water in the campground. We do not have restrooms open only portable toilets. Bring your own water for drinking washing, and cooking. “One gallon per person per day.” The campground will be up and running with full service most likely in the fall when electricity is installed. Reservations will not start up until 2010. Please continue to check the web for up to date posting.  

2. What is the status of Mississippi District after Hurricane Katrina hit the area in August 2005?

All areas of the District, including the barrier islands and Davis Bayou, are opened to the public. The Davis Bayou Campground is open.

3. Does the passenger ferry operate to West Ship Island in Mississippi from Gulfport?

Yes. Weather permitting and the passenger ferry operates daily from March through the end of October.  

4. Will the shade shelters, snack bar, and bathhouse be rebuilt at West Ship Island?

The Seashore intends to rebuild the structures on West Ship Island that were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina when funding is secured and compliance is completed.

5. Are personal watercraft (PWC) allowed to operate in the Seashore?

Restrictions apply when operating Personal Watercraft (PWC) within the Seashore. For visitor safety, resource protection, and wilderness protection, certain areas of the Seashore are closed to PWC operation. Know the rules and regulations before you go.