Davis Bayou Campground

About

Davis Bayou Campground sits within Gulf Islands National Seashore's Mississippi district, tucked among live oaks and pine trees beside a scenic saltwater marsh. All 52 individual sites feature electric (30/50 amp) and water hookups, a picnic table, and access to a grill or fire ring. The modern bathhouse has flush toilets and hot showers with keyless entry, plus laundry facilities. A dump station serves RV campers. The campground provides direct access to the 0.5-mile Davis Bayou Trail, which winds through coastal forest and over two bayous where alligators and other wildlife are frequently spotted. A boat launch sits half a mile away, and the fishing pier near the Visitor Center is available to anglers with a Mississippi saltwater license. Ranger-led programs run seasonally. The park also serves as a gateway to Horn, Petit Bois, East Ship, and West Ship barrier islands, accessible by private boat or charter. Ferries to West Ship Island operate from Gulfport March through October.

Directions

From I-10 westbound (Pensacola/Mobile): Take Exit 57 (Gautier/Ocean Springs), turn left (south) onto MS Hwy 57, travel 0.5 mile and turn right at the light onto Hwy 90. Park Road entrance is on the left. From I-10 eastbound (New Orleans): Take Exit 50 (MS 609/Ocean Springs), keep right (south) on Washington Ave, travel 2.5 miles and turn left onto Bienville Blvd/Hwy 90 east, then turn right on Park Road.