Paws on the Sand

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Gulf Islands National Seashore (Mississippi): dogs on beaches

Mississippi coast, Mississippi

Pets are welcome on trails, multi-use paths and park roads, on a leash. They are not allowed on any beaches of the barrier islands, or in water less than five feet deep (Mississippi state law).

Source: National Park Service, Gulf Islands: Pets. Checked October 27, 2026.

Beaches and walks