![]() ![]() At the end of fourteen (14) days, campers must completely remove themselves and their property from the National Seashore for a minimum of 2 days (48 hours) before returning for another overnight visit. No motorized or mechanical mean devices (wheeled coolers, carts, wheelbarrows, or anything with wheels and axles, etc.) are allowed in the wilderness areas of Horn and Petit Bois Islands.Ĭamping is limited to fourteen (14) consecutive days in the boat-in backcountry and wilderness areas. Human waste and used toilet paper are to be removed from the islands and not buried in the National Seashore. Campers must have an approved device to receive human waste that must accompany and be used by them. Refuse must be packed out leaving no trace (pack it in/pack it out). Camping on dunes, foredunes, or on vegetation is prohibited.Ĭampsites may not be used by more than 10 people at one time and must be separated 500 feet apart (approx.1/10th of a mile). ![]() Backcountry campers arriving by vessel can camp ½ mile east of the Johnson Beach turn around east to Pensacola Pass.īackcountry campsites must be on relatively flat, level beaches without damage to vegetation or dunes. Walk-in or drop-off camping is not allowed. ![]() Download a Map Basic Informationīoat-in backcountry camping is allowed at the Perdido Key Area in Florida and in Mississippi on Petit Bois, West Petit Bois, and Horn Islands, as well as the National Park Service owned portion of Cat Island under the following conditions:īackcountry camping at Perdido Key is only available via camping by vessel. Whether exploring one of the Mississippi islands or trekking to the historic ruins of Fort McRee, backcountry camping will reward visitors in numerous ways. Backcountry camping is a unique and exciting way to experience the national seashore's backcountry and wilderness areas. ![]()
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