Fort Barrancas Area

 

Two historic structures located on Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fort Barrancas and Advanced Redoubt, are available for visitors to explore and learn about. There are also two short hiking trails, restrooms, and a visitor center with limited hours.


This area will close on September 29, 2024 and reopen in May of 2025. Passport stamps are available during the Fort Barrancas Visitor Center's operating hours when open.

Structures & Facilities

 
A masonry fort stands in a terraced field of grass.
Advanced Redoubt

Learn about the last fort completed as part of the third system of American fortifications.

Masonry walls raise on both sides, a drawbridge connects the two.
Fort Barrancas

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

A canon peers over a brick wall with the coastline in the distance.
Fort Barrancas Trails

Hike through history on the trails at Fort Barrancas.

A cannon stands in front of the brick Fort Barrancas Visitor Center.
Fort Barrancas Visitor Center

Ranger programs, exhibits, passport stamps, restrooms, and parking available. View hours before visiting.

 

Operating Hours

Fort Barrancas Area, including all forts and facilities, is open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The visitor center and fort will be open 9 am–3:30 pm. The last entry to Fort Barrancas is at 3:30 pm; the fort closes at 4 pm.

Fort Barrancas Self-Guided Tour: Available on the NPS Mobile App.
Fort Barrancas Programs: Guided tour at 2 p.m.
Advanced Redoubt Self-Guided Tour (outside only): Available for download or on the NPS Mobile App.

Directions

Enter Naval Air Station Pensacola West Gate into directions.

Fort Barrancas Area Map



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Last updated: September 20, 2024

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