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Davis Bayou Campground
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National Park Service50Supported overnight records
2Published site categories
50Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.
A closer look at the 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 a minimum of 10 individuals and a maximum of 40.
Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station.
Natural Features
The campground is nestled among live oaks and pine trees and is adjacent to a saltwater marsh. Most campsites offer some shade throughout the day and all offer a tranquil setting for migratory bird watching and picnicking.
Nearby Attractions
Davis Bayou is home to many of the park's highly visited barrier islands, such as Horn, Petit Bois, East Ship and West Ship islands. Private boaters may enjoy fishing and swimming, as well as beach combing and bird watching. Private boaters may also enjoy island camping on all islands except West Ship Island, which is only open to visitors from sunrise to sunset. The barrier islands are accessible by boat only, therefore you may visit with your own boat or by private charter. Visitors may call 228-875-9057, ext. 114, for a list of park-approved licensed boat operators. Ferries run to West Ship Island from Gulfport, MS during the months March through October. For more information about the ferry service, please call Ship Island Excursions at 228-864-1014.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 50 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
50
Vehicle limit
50
Vehicle length
49
Driveway entry
49
Shade
34
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The campsite mix
Standard Electric
49
Group Standard Nonelectric
1
Operator directions
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.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
50 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
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| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 01 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 37 ft Pop Up: 37 ft Rv: 37 ft Tent: 39 ft Trailer: 37 ft Vehicle: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 37 (raw length) | 50 /30/50/20 Shade: Yes |
| Site 02 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 53 ft Pop Up: 53 ft Rv: 53 ft Tent: 57 ft Trailer: 57 ft Vehicle: 53 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 53 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 04 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 49 ft Pop Up: 49 ft Rv: 49 ft Tent: 48 ft Trailer: 49 ft Vehicle: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 49 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 05 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 37 ft Pop Up: 37 ft Rv: 37 ft Tent: 39 ft Trailer: 37 ft Vehicle: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 37 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 06 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 36 ft Pop Up: 36 ft Rv: 36 ft Tent: 39 ft Trailer: 36 ft Vehicle: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 36 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 07 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 38 ft Pop Up: 38 ft Rv: 38 ft Tent: 36 ft Trailer: 38 ft Vehicle: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 38 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 08 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 45 ft Pop Up: 45 ft Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Vehicle: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 45 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 09 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 45 ft Pop Up: 45 ft Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Vehicle: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 45 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 10 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 47 ft Pop Up: 47 ft Rv: 47 ft Tent: 48 ft Trailer: 47 ft Vehicle: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 47 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 11 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 41 ft Pop Up: 41 ft Rv: 41 ft Tent: 42 ft Trailer: 41 ft Vehicle: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 41 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 12 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 51 ft Pop Up: 51 ft Rv: 51 ft Tent: 54 ft Trailer: 51 ft Vehicle: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 51 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 13 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 43 ft Pop Up: 43 ft Rv: 43 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 43 ft Vehicle: 43 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 43 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 14 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 46 ft Pop Up: 46 ft Rv: 46 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 46 ft Vehicle: 46 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 46 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 15 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 51 ft Pop Up: 51 ft Rv: 51 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 51 ft Vehicle: 51 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 51 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 16 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 45 ft Pop Up: 45 ft Rv: 45 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 45 ft Vehicle: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 45 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 17 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 40 ft Pop Up: 40 ft Rv: 40 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 40 ft Vehicle: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 40 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 18 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 37 ft Pop Up: 37 ft Rv: 37 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 37 ft Vehicle: 37 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 37 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 19 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 50 ft Pop Up: 50 ft Rv: 50 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 50 ft Vehicle: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 50 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 20 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 47 ft Pop Up: 47 ft Rv: 47 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 47 ft Vehicle: 47 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 47 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 21 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 43 ft Pop Up: 43 ft Rv: 43 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 43 ft Vehicle: 43 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 43 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 22 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 47 ft Pop Up: 47 ft Rv: 47 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 47 ft Vehicle: 47 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 47 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 23 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 37 ft Pop Up: 37 ft Rv: 37 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 37 ft Vehicle: 37 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 37 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 24 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 42 ft Pop Up: 42 ft Rv: 42 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 42 ft Vehicle: 42 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 42 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 25 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 42 ft Pop Up: 42 ft Rv: 42 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 42 ft Vehicle: 42 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 42 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 26 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 58 ft Pop Up: 58 ft Rv: 58 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 58 ft Vehicle: 58 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 58 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 27 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 41 ft Pop Up: 41 ft Rv: 41 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 41 ft Vehicle: 41 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 41 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 28 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 52 ft Pop Up: 52 ft Rv: 52 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 52 ft Vehicle: 52 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 52 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 29 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 45 ft Pop Up: 45 ft Rv: 45 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 45 ft Vehicle: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 45 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 30 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 57 ft Pop Up: 57 ft Rv: 57 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 57 ft Vehicle: 57 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 57 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 31 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 43 ft Pop Up: 43 ft Rv: 43 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 43 ft Vehicle: 43 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 43 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 32 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 49 ft Pop Up: 49 ft Rv: 49 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 49 ft Vehicle: 49 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 49 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 33 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 56 ft Pop Up: 56 ft Rv: 56 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 56 ft Vehicle: 56 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 56 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 34 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 50 ft Pop Up: 50 ft Rv: 50 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 50 ft Vehicle: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 50 (raw length) | 50 /30/20/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 35 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 35 ft Pop Up: 35 ft Rv: 35 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 35 ft Vehicle: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 35 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 36 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 40 ft Pop Up: 40 ft Rv: 40 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 40 ft Vehicle: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 40 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 38 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 50 ft Pop Up: 50 ft Rv: 50 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 50 ft Vehicle: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 50 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 39 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 53 ft Pop Up: 53 ft Rv: 53 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 53 ft Vehicle: 53 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 53 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 40 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 32 ft Pop Up: 32 ft Rv: 32 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 32 ft Vehicle: 32 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 32 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 41 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 48 ft Pop Up: 48 ft Rv: 48 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 48 ft Vehicle: 48 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 48 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 42 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 32 ft Pop Up: 32 ft Rv: 32 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 32 ft Vehicle: 32 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 32 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 43 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 35 ft Pop Up: 35 ft Rv: 35 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 35 ft Vehicle: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 35 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 44 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 45 ft Pop Up: 45 ft Rv: 45 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 45 ft Vehicle: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 45 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 45 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 37 ft Pop Up: 37 ft Rv: 37 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 37 ft Vehicle: 37 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 37 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 46 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 48 ft Pop Up: 48 ft Rv: 48 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 48 ft Vehicle: 48 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 48 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 48 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 40 ft Pop Up: 40 ft Rv: 40 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 40 ft Vehicle: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 40 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 49 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 49 ft Pop Up: 49 ft Rv: 49 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 49 ft Vehicle: 49 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 49 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 50 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 30 ft Pop Up: 30 ft Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 30 ft Vehicle: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 51 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 44 ft Pop Up: 44 ft Rv: 44 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 44 ft Vehicle: 44 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 44 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 52 Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 45 ft Pop Up: 45 ft Rv: 45 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 45 ft Vehicle: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 45 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site Davis Bayou Group Camping Davis Bayou Campground Source updated: 2026-04-25 | Group Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 40 people 12 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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