About Davis Bayou Campground
Number of accommodations: 50
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Dump Station
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (569)
What Guests Are Saying
Davis Bayou Campground receives high praise for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and friendly staff, making for a pleasant camping experience. Guests appreciate the convenient location near Ocean Springs and the variety of outdoor activities available, along with improved utilities and amenities. While there are some concerns about noise levels and ADA policies, many visitors express their intention to return due to the campground's overall charm and natural beauty.
What Guests Are Saying
Davis Bayou Campground receives high praise for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and friendly staff, making for a pleasant camping experience. Guests appreciate the convenient location near Ocean Springs and the variety of outdoor activities available, along with improved utilities and amenities. While there are some concerns about noise levels and ADA policies, many visitors express their intention to return due to the campground's overall charm and natural beauty.
Review Summary
Delores M
VerifiedFebruary 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: Davis Bayou Campground
The staff members were amazing. Bathrooms were very clean.
Gary E
VerifiedFebruary 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: Davis Bayou Campground
Very nice and clean campground
Howard L
VerifiedFebruary 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: Davis Bayou Campground
EXcellent pace.
James W
VerifiedJanuary 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: Davis Bayou Campground
This is a gem of a campground. It has easy access to the city via bicycle and great kayaking options. My wife and I enjoy watching the tides and the wild life which depends on the tidal flats.
The best feature of this campground is Patty Kuehn. She is friendly, funny, and personable. She is also "no-nonsense". I like her style and she is dedicated to making the Davis Bayou experience a treat for everyone. Other people who we interact with regularly are Rhonda (law enforcement ranger) and Tim (naturalist). Both of these people are friendly and personable.
We have stayed an Davis Bayou many times and will be back to stay again.
steve p
VerifiedJanuary 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: Davis Bayou Campground
This is the fourth year in a row that we have camped at Davis Bayou campground. I have to say not only the location is perfect for us to escape part of the northern winter but this campground is first rate! Ranger Patty has always been helpful and friendly. The park is going through some upgrades so a few things were a little inconvenient however we were always informed ahead of time if the power was going to be off. We love coming here every year , Ranger Patty and our park host Jean took care of us and our two puppy dogs. We will be back. Next year for sure. Steve and Connie Petelle
Laura Reagan
January 29, 2026
Needed a place to stop for the night. Great place to pitch a tent or park your RV. Check-in was easy with the Park Ranger on duty. Bathrooms are very clean. Very quiet :)
Vicki C
VerifiedJanuary 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: Davis Bayou Campground
The campground is clean and well cared for in general. The ranger who helped us was great. Only had a couple of issues: 1) rec.gov said gate code was in confirmation letter- it wasn't. I found it later in the 2 day reminder e-mail. 2) the site itself, although beautifully paved, needed several blocks to even our camper. Overall it was a good experience and we would return .
Ken W
VerifiedJanuary 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: Davis Bayou Campground
Love to visit Davis Bayou! This was our second trip. In my opinion the showers need to be refreshed. The shower heads are old and the faucet handles are old and worn out. Paint is peeling aand mildew is growing. Ventilation is desperately needed.
The camp host was very active and observant and Ranger Patty is great!
Michael W
VerifiedJanuary 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: Davis Bayou Campground
Site 14 is not a level spot. Extreme drop off at the back end of the site.
Les D
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: Davis Bayou Campground
Camp host and park ranger were pleasant and very helpful. We will be coming back
Location Davis Bayou Campground
Address:
Guis Visitor Center
Ocean Springs, MS, 39564
United States
NORMAL DIRECTIONS
From New Orleans, Slidell, Diamondhead or other points west on I-10: Travel east to Exit 50 MS 609/Ocean Springs. Keep right (South) on Washington Ave. toward Ocean Springs. In 2.5 miles turn left at the Red Light onto Bienville Blvd/Hwy 90 east. Turn right on Park Road entering Gulf Islands National Seashore Parkway. Follow signs to Davis Bayou Campground and Registration Office.
From Pensacola or Mobile, or other points east on I-10: Travel west to Exit 57, Gautier/Ocean Springs. Turn left (South) onto MS Hwy 57. Travel 1/2 mile and take a right at the red light (Hwy 90). Look for brown sign on right, Park road on left. Stay straight to enter Gulf Islands National Seashore, Davis Bayou. Follow signs to Davis Bayou Campground and Registration Office.
Latitude & Longitude: 30.3978 / -88.7955
Elevation: 6 feet
Policies & Rules
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Rules at Davis Bayou Campground: The campground office is open from 8am-4pm. If you have any problems and cannot wait till the office opens, please see the campground host on site #3. Check in time is 1:00 PM. Please do not arrive before check in time. Check out time is 11:00 AM. Between the busy season of January 1 through March 31, campers may stay a maximum of 14 consecutive days in Davis Bayou Campground. Between April 1 through December 31, campers may stay a maximum of 28 days total, in two 14-day increments with 2-day break in between. At the end of 14 days, campers must completely remove themselves and their property from the National Seashore for a minimum of 2 days (48 hours) before returning for another overnight visit. Stay limits apply to all occupants, not just the individual who makes the reservation. Campers are limited to 42 nights in a calendar year. |
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When making reservations be sure to include your vehicle length to your trailer length to make sure all your vehicles will fit on the desired site. Please remember all wheels must be on the pavement at all times. This includes RV, cars/trucks, motorcycles, boat trailers, and car haulers. If you cannot park on the pavement then you must use the overflow parking near the campground. Parking of automobiles on sites must be in-line with RV's or trailer. You cannot park perpendicular on the pad. If you do not fit that way , the vehicle must be moved to overflow parking. |
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All sites permit either two tents or one RV (motorhome/fifth-wheel/pop-up trailer) and one tent. All sites have 50/30 amp breakers and water connections. Each water connection has a backflow built into the faucet. All sites allow a maximum of eight occupants and two vehicles per site. |
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If arriving more than 24hours after the start of your reservation, call (228) 230-4136 or your reservation will be cancelled and a $20 no-show fee plus the cost of the first night's stay |
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Generators are not permitted at any time in the campground. NO Portable air conditioning units used for tents. Nothing may be tied or hung from the trees, no hot tubs, and no swimming pools bigger than 5 feet wide by 15 inches deep. RV's trailers, and automobiles cannot be washed on your site. |
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We do not accept mail for campers at the campground or visitor center. |
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NO Electric car charging in the campground |
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Pets are allowed and must be on a leash, not to exceed 6 feet at all times. Pet owners are responsibile for cleaning up after their pets. Pets are not allowed on any beach or inside any structures, and may not make excessive noise inside the campgound. |
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Automatic gates are now in place at Davis Bayou. The gates will close at sunset; registered campers arriving after sunset need to call 228-230-4136 no later than 4:00 p.m. for the gate code. AS A REMINDER, THE GATE CODE IS IN YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL FROM REC. GOV |
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ATTENTION: Delivery of RVs is allowed by companies that have a CUA (Commercial Use Authorization) only. If a company arrives at the entrance gate to deliver an RV without a CUA they will be refused entrance. For your own benefit, please be sure the company that you are renting from has a CUA with Gulf Islands National Seashore. |
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Gathering of down, dead wood is permitted only in the campground, not along trails or in the forest. Do not bring out-of-state firewood. You may purchase firewood outside the park in Ocean Springs. Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! GRILLS must be on the fire pit or a table you bring, Please DO NOT cook on top of the picnic table. |
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For more information, visit the Gulf Islands National Seashore website at www.nps.gov/guis. |