Gulf Islands costs $25 per car
Gulf Islands National Seashore charges $25 for a private car. The pass covers everyone in the car and is good for 7 days. People on foot or bike pay $15 each, and motorcycles pay $20. A Gulf Islands annual pass costs $45. The $80 America the Beautiful pass also covers entry. Fees apply only at the Fort Pickens, Opal Beach and Johnson Beach areas in Florida. The Mississippi areas are free. The ferry costs extra.
Gulf Islands National Seashore fees in 2026
| Private vehicle, everyone inside | $25, good for 7 days |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle | $20, good for 7 days |
| Per person on foot or bike | $15, good for 7 days |
| Gulf Islands annual pass | $45 |
| America the Beautiful annual pass (US residents) | $80, good at every national park |
| Family of 4 in one car, 7 days | $25 |
|---|---|
| 2 adults hiking or biking in | $30 |
America the Beautiful passes are accepted here. This park is cashless, so bring a card. Fees apply only at the Fort Pickens, Opal Beach and Johnson Beach areas in Florida. The Mississippi areas are free. The ferry costs extra. Sources: National Park Service, Gulf Islands National Seashore fees and passes; National Park Service Data API, fees and passes for every park (pulled September 26, 2026).
Other park fees in Florida and Mississippi
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Canaveral National Seashore | $25 per car |
|---|---|
| Castillo de San Marcos National Monument | $15 per person |
| Vicksburg National Military Park | $20 per car |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | $15 per person |
| Everglades National Park | $35 per car |
What this price covers
What the park says: Fees are required at the Fort Pickens, Opal Beach and Johnson Beach areas in Florida. The ferry costs extra.
About the main pass: Cost for up to six people in one vehicle. Good for seven days into any fee area in Florida, (Opal Beach, Johnson Beach, Fort Pickens).
About the annual pass: Good for 365 days from purchase. Non-replaceable if lost. Keep receipt as second proof of purchase. Design specific to the park and changes annually.
Which pass is best for you? A single visit costs $25 for your whole car. The park annual pass costs $45 and only works here. The $80 America the Beautiful pass works at every national park for 12 months, and covers everyone in one car, or the pass holder plus 3 adults where the fee is per person. US residents 62 and older can buy a $20 annual or $80 lifetime senior pass instead. US military members can get a free pass.
The entrance fee does not cover camping, tours, lodging or shuttles run by private companies.
What changes your price
- How you arrive. One car pays $25 for everyone inside. Walkers and cyclists pay $15 each.
- How often you come. The park annual pass costs $45.
Ways to pay less
- Visiting 4 or more parks that charge about $25 this year? The $80 America the Beautiful pass costs less.
- Coming back to Gulf Islands? The $45 annual pass pays off on your second visit in 12 months.
- Buy a digital pass on Recreation.gov before you go. Signal can be weak near park entrances.
- Bring a credit or debit card. Cash is not accepted.
How we got these numbers
Every fee on this page comes from the National Park Service. We pulled the fee data for every park from the official NPS Data API on September 26, 2026, and each park's own fees page shows the same numbers. Where we show a total, we only add up the park's own fees. We do not add our own guesses. Fees can change, so check the park's page before you go.
Common questions
How much does it cost to get into Gulf Islands National Seashore?
$25 per car, good for 7 days.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Gulf Islands?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Gulf Islands?
No. Gulf Islands is not one of the 11 parks with the $100 non-resident fee.
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Photo: National Park Service Digital Image Archives, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain, cropped.