Davis Bayou Campground
Davis Bayou Campground is a national park campground in Mississippi. The published nightly fee is $20–$30. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Mississippi
- Coordinates
- 30.39782, -88.79552
- Nightly fee
- $20–$30
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Picnicking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 228-230-4136
Amenities
- Reservable sites
- Potable water
- Toilets (Flush Toilets - year round)
- Showers (Hot - Year Round)
- Dump station
- Cell reception (per NPS)
- Laundry
- Trash collection
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Davis Bayou Campground
Overview Davis Bayou Campground is located east of downtown Ocean Springs, Mississippi, and is a part of Gulf Islands National Seashore. Visitors enjoy the campground for its easy access to boating, fishing, biking and hiking trails. Recreation Davis Bayou offers a wide range of year‑round recreational opportunities for visitors of all ages. Popular activities include fishing, boating, biking, birdwatching, picnicking, and attending ranger‑led programs. The area’s natural setting provides excellent opportunities to explore coastal habitats and view local wildlife. Visitors can enjoy hiking along the Davis Bayou Trail, which winds through a coastal forest and crosses two local bayous. Along the trail, there are chances to spot alligators and other reptiles in their natural environment. The Davis Bayou Campground is conveniently located approximately half a mile from the park’s boat launch, making it ideal for paddlers and boaters. Campers also have easy access to the scenic Davis Bayou Trail. For those interested in fishing, a pier located near the William M. Colmer Visitor Center is available for use by anyone holding a valid Mississippi State Saltwater Fishing License. Facilities This small, yet quaint, campground is open for reservations year-round. It contains 52 sites with electric and water hookups. Sites can accommodate tents and RVs, big or small. The majority of the sites are 40+ feet in length. A group site, with water hookup, is also available to parties with
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Blossman Gas · 15 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 1 designated routes (1 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boomtown RV Park | RV park | 5.5 mi | — | — |
| Love's Travel Stop #402 | Overnight parking | 9.0 mi | — | — |
| Fox's RV Park | RV park | 10 mi | — | — |
| Cracker Barrel #264 | Overnight parking | 16 mi | — | — |
| Cracker Barrel #438 | Overnight parking | 18 mi | — | — |
| KOA Holiday | RV park | 19 mi | — | — |
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Sources. National Park Service, OpenStreetMap contributors, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.
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