Davis Bayou Campground
Gulf Islands National Seashore — ocean access, fishing, hiking
Location: Ocean Springs, MS, MS
Price: From $22 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (1735 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/davis-bayou-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Davis Bayou offers easy access to boating, fishing, biking, and hiking trails within Gulf Islands National Seashore. The campground features a boat launch and kayak area, making it ideal for water recreation enthusiasts.
Wildlife alert: Common Raccoon, North American River Otter, Common Bottlenose Dolphin, Bald Eagle, Mississippi Diamondback Terrapin
Insider tips for Davis Bayou Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Bike to the beach from the campground Site features a locked gate at night for security
Skip Davis Bayou Campground if: Seeking full RV hookups — most sites have no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs. Tent camping seeking isolated nature experience — campground is geared toward RV campers.
Best time to visit Davis Bayou Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round with recreation available throughout all seasons.
Nearby campgrounds: Big Biloxi Recreation Area (Saucier, MS), Cypress Creek Landing (Brooklyn, MS), Turkey Fork Recreation Area (Richton, MS).
Cell Phone Coverage at Davis Bayou Campground
Cell signal at Davis Bayou Campground (Ocean Springs, MS): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Bike to the beach from the campground
Site features a locked gate at night for security
Campground operates year-round with recreation available throughout all seasons
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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 Spri
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Gulf Islands National Seashore fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Gulf Islands National Seashore before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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