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Gulf Islands National SeashoreCampers on Horn Island set up beach umbrellas and chairs.
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Gulf Islands National Seashore
Directions to the Mississippi District
 
A gray boardwalk is located adjacent to the green salt marsh with green trees in the background.

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Visitors can enjoy the scenic view of the salt marsh.

The Davis Bayou Area is on U.S. 90, east of downtown Ocean Springs, MS. Use Exit 50 or 57 south from I-10.

 

 
Temporary Ship Island Ferry Service ticket office and dock located in Gulfport.
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The Ship Island Excursion Ferry leaves from Gulfport, MS at the intersection of U. S. Highways 90 and 49.
A Ship Island passenger ferry is in the Mississippi Sound.
West Ship Island ferry information
Access this link for passenger ferry information
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Geronimo  

Did You Know?
In the 1880s, Geronimo and other members of the Chiricahua-Apache tribe were prisoners at Fort Pickens located at Gulf Islands National Seashore.

Last Updated: August 25, 2006 at 15:26 EST