Fort Barrancas Area

 

The Fort Barrancas Area is open from sunrise to sunset. The Fort Barrancas Area is made of 60 acres and features three historic structures, Spanish Water Battery, Fort Barrancas, and Advanced Redoubt, located on Naval Air Station Pensacola. There are also two short hiking trails, waysides, and a visitor center.

The Fort Barrancas Visitor Center, Fort Barrancas, and restrooms will be open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on May 24, June 28, July 26, and August 23 in 2025. The last entry to Fort Barrancas is at 3:30 p.m.

Structures & Facilities

 

 

Operating Hours

Fort Barrancas Area is open from sunrise to sunset. Fort Barrancas Visitor Center and Fort Barrancas are open 9 am–4 pm on May 24, June 28, July 26, and August 23. Last entry to Fort Barrancas is at 3:30 pm.

Fort Barrancas and Advanced Redoubt Self-Guided Tour: Available on the NPS Mobile App download today!

Directions

Enter Naval Air Station Pensacola West Gate into directions.

Fort Barrancas Area Map

Plan Your Visit

• This area does not have an entrance fee.
• No pets allowed in the fort.
• This location is on Naval Air Station Pensacola. Abide by base rules. Naval Air Station Pensacola (navy.mil)

 

Plan Your Visit

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  Entrance Fees

  Entrance fees are required for most Gulf Islands National Seashore areas and are good for one to seven consecutive days.

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  Know Before You Go

  Park Rules & Regulations

  You are responsible to know the rules and regulations of the national seashore prior to your visit.

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  Be prepared for Your Trip

  Park Safety

  The national seashore can be a challenging location, plan ahead to be prepared for your trip.

 

Learn More

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  Bastion on the Bluff

  Fort Barrancas

  Learn about the features and Civil War service of the bastion on the bluff.

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  Andrew Jackson in Pensacola

  Andrew Jackson came to Pensacola, Florida three times in his life.

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  Enabling Legislation

  Congress created Gulf Islands National Seashore on January 8, 1971.