Davis Bayou Campground
Open — Open year-round with reservations available through Recreation.gov. Stay limits are 14 consecutive days January 1 through March 31, and 28 days total in two 14-day increments with a 2-day break between April 1 through December 31. Campground gates close at sunset; arriving campers need to call by 4:00 p.m. for the gate code.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 29 at 4:16AM CST until February 1 at 10:00AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 above possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
About
Davis Bayou Campground sits within Gulf Islands National Seashore, three miles east of downtown Ocean Springs, Mississippi. This year-round campground offers 52 individual sites with water and electric hookups, plus a group camping area. The majority of sites accommodate RVs 40+ feet in length, with all sites permitting either two tents or one RV and one tent. The campground is nestled among live oaks and pine trees adjacent to a saltwater marsh, providing shade and excellent opportunities for migratory bird watching. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings. Modern amenities include flush toilets, hot showers, drinking water, and a dump station. The campground is gated and closes at sunset, with registered campers receiving gate codes. Recreational opportunities abound with the Davis Bayou Trail starting just half a mile from the campground, winding through coastal forest and over two local bayous where visitors can observe alligators and other reptiles. A boat launch provides access to fishing and boating on Davis Bayou, with a fishing pier available near the Visitor Center. The campground serves as a gateway to the park's barrier islands including Horn, Petit Bois, East Ship, and West Ship islands, accessible by private boat or charter.
Directions
From I-10 westbound: Take Exit 50 MS 609/Ocean Springs. Keep right on Washington Ave. toward Ocean Springs. In 2.5 miles turn left at the traffic light onto Bienville Blvd/Hwy 90 east. Turn right on Park Road entering Gulf Islands National Seashore. Follow signs to campground. From I-10 eastbound: Take Exit 57 Gautier/Ocean Springs. Turn left on MS Hwy 57. Travel 1/2 mile and turn right at the traffic light onto Hwy 90. Look for Park Road on left. Enter Gulf Islands National Seashore and follow signs to campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 - $22 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 58ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 58ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (228) 230-4136 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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