Leashed dogs (6-foot max) allowed at Davis Bayou Campground and other non-beach areas of the Mississippi district.
All beaches, including the West Ship Island swim beach, plus coastal forts and picnic pavilions; the Ship Island passenger ferry does not allow dogs.
State law specifically prohibits dogs in the sand or water on Mississippi beaches within the seashore; leash required at all times where pets are allowed.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.
No, Mississippi state law and NPS rules keep dogs off the sand and swim beaches at Gulf Islands National Seashore (including Ship Island), though leashed pets are allowed elsewhere in the park. Leashed dogs (6-foot max) allowed at Davis Bayou Campground and other non-beach areas of the Mississippi district.
State law specifically prohibits dogs in the sand or water on Mississippi beaches within the seashore; leash required at all times where pets are allowed.
All beaches, including the West Ship Island swim beach, plus coastal forts and picnic pavilions; the Ship Island passenger ferry does not allow dogs.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.