Located in the heart of the Port-Cros National Park created in December 1963, the island of Bagaud has not been inhabited since 1985. The public is even strictly prohibited there as it is on the islet of Gabinière, the other integral reserve of the park. Access to the island of Bagaud is reserved for scientists authorized by the Port-Cros National Park. It includes a large part of the island of Porquerolles, the islands of Port-Cros and Bagaud, the islet of Gabinière, and the rock of Rascas as well as the surrounding waters, for a total of 4,200 acres (1,700 ha) of land surface and 7,166 acres (2,900 ha) of maritime area.