Pets on a leash no longer than 6 feet are allowed in some areas of Gulf Islands National Seashore. Located on the Gulf of Mexico, the park preserves natural and historic resources along the barrier islands of Florida and Mississippi. Pets are allowed on trails, multi-use paths, and on park roads. Pets are not permitted in the following areas: on all park beaches gulf and bay side, and in water less than five feet in Florida; on all beaches of the barrier islands and in water less than five feet in Mississippi; in all forts and facilities such as pavilions, fishing/ferry piers, and visitor centers; and on top of historic structure like sea walls, forts, and batteries.
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