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
Teresa S
VerifiedMarch 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: Davis Bayou Campground
We enjoyed the park and workers was great. It was full and had to move around to get sights. A lot of sites could be extended to make room for car to park. Lots of grass in center section to add an extra 5 ft. It would be nice to not have to move. The rangers should be able to keep shorter vans in shorter sites and the 40 fters to make use of the longer sites. Knowing the length of those coming in it could be adjusted based on the size coming in that day. A lot of places don't promise the number if someone longer needs that one site.
We will go back another time as we love National and state parks.
Jerry J
VerifiedMarch 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: Davis Bayou Campground
We had a marvelous time camping at Davis Bayou. We enjoyed riding our bicycles through the park and into Ocean Springs, visiting shops and restaurants. We rode along the beach and watched a beautiful sunset. The staff is always friendly and helpful. We look forward to returning soon.
Steven E. O
VerifiedMarch 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: Davis Bayou Campground
Ranger volunteer Jean was helpful in suggesting trails and sights to visit. The camp was full yet quiet at night. Had a great time hiking trails, checking in on an alligator in the pond, and sighting a great horned owl. Davis Bayou is set up well for bike riding. Took 20 minute drive to Biloxi to spend some afternoons at the ocean beach. We had a grand time.
Chris Dupuy
March 8, 2026
Where the great time very quiet peaceful.. campsites are a little too close together for me. But it was quiet enough it didn't matter. Happy times
Brian W
VerifiedMarch 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: Davis Bayou Campground
My whole visit was very enjoyable from being checked in by Ranger Patti to the wonderful volunteers. All were very helpful and friendly. Campsite, restrooms, and shower facilities were clean and well-maintained. Dump station had high marks. I will definitely return!
Lisa W
VerifiedMarch 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: Davis Bayou Campground
Campground staff are knowledgeable and helpful; also, an added feature is the several “paths” leading from certain campsites to portions of the bayou. This affords closer viewing of the beautiful resident birds!
Mary W
VerifiedMarch 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: Davis Bayou Campground
We were in site #29. We found it nearly impossible to find a flat place for two camp chairs. Staff is friendly and nice. Shower house was clean and private with great water pressure. It needs to be repainted though.
We saw lots of wildlife while there.
The park is very near Ocean Springs, which was really fun to explore.
Yolanda C
VerifiedMarch 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: Davis Bayou Campground
Bathrooms and showers on opposite sides. It’s an inconvenience. No garbage can in men’s bathroom.
Brian C
VerifiedMarch 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: Davis Bayou Campground
Very nice place for an overnight stay. Camp host was a very nice lady who welcomed me when I arrived and was available if needed. Restrooms were clean and well kept. This place made my “return to” list for sure!
Nancy K
VerifiedMarch 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 49, Loop: Davis Bayou Campground
Great location
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. |