Gulf Islands Wilderness
Gulf Islands Wilderness is a 4,630-acre wilderness area in Jackson County, Mississippi. It rises from about -2 to 26 ft. The nearest town is Gulf Park Estates, 9.1 miles away in a straight line.
Gulf Islands Wilderness map
Gulf Islands Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Gulf Park Estates, MS is the nearest town, 9.1 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Gulf Islands Wilderness is about 26 ft, and its lowest about -2 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Gulf Islands Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Park Service | 4,630 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Davis Bayou Visitor Center, Mississippi District, 228-230-4100 |
Getting to Gulf Islands Wilderness
- Gulf Park Estates, MS is the nearest town, 9.1 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Public lands next to Gulf Islands Wilderness
- National Park Service unitGulf Islands Wilderness lies inside Gulf Islands National Seashore, a National Park Service unit.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Mississippi
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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