Gulf Islands National Seashore.
The hurricanes of 2017 may have done considerable damage to these areas. Call before going. Phone 850-934-2600
The islands in the northern Gulf of Mexico offer white sandy beaches and aquamarine waters. Come for boating, camping exploring an old fort or to fish.
“Visitors can plan their trip to either the Florida District or to the Mississippi District. Each district provides recreation, barrier islands, salt marshes, historic structures and wildlife along the Gulf of Mexico.” Accessibility Loaner wheelchairs are available in both districts. Here is their website.
Florida:
“Perdido Key Discovery Trail and six beach cross-over boardwalks (two to sound; four to Gulf) are wheelchair accessible.” call 850-934-2600 for more information. Fort Pickens fishing pier is accessible.
Naval Live Oaks The first loop of the 0.8 mile Breckenridge Trail is an “accessible boardwalk with tactile waysides.”
Mississippi:
The Davis Bayou Trail takes visitors through a coastal forest and over two local bayous. The trail is approximately two miles long. AllTrails describes it as “good for all skill levels.”
The short boardwalk over Stark Bayou is the only part of the trail that is wheelchair accessible.
“Boardwalk trails, campsites and fishing pier are accessible.” For information call Davis Bayou Visitor center at 228-875-9057.