Davis Bayou Campground
The Davis Bayou Campground location is in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
39564. This page provides detailed contact information for this campground location including the campground phone number, office hours, reservation information and driving directions.
If you have any questions about the Davis Bayou Campground facility, or if you need to reserve a campsite, then call the campground listed below.
Address
Guis Visitor Center
3500 Park Road
Ocean Springs
Mississippi
39564
Phone number
228-230-4136
Campground information Ocean Springs, Mississippi
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 many recreational opportunities for visitors year-round such as fishing, boating, biking, bird watching, picnicking and attending ranger-led programs. Visitors may also enjoy hiking along the Davis Bayou Trail, which takes visitors through a coastal forest and over two local bayous, with an opportunity to see alligators and other reptiles. The campground offers easy access, a 1/2 mile, to the park’s boat launch, as well as the scenic Davis Bayou Trail. The fishing pier, located near the Visitor Center, may be used by visitors who possess a 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guis Visitor Center Ocean Springs, MS
How do I make a reservation with Davis Bayou Campground?
To make reservations at Davis Bayou Campground, you can call the office at 228-230-4136.
Where is Davis Bayou Campground located?
The Davis Bayou Campground is located at Guis Visitor Center 3500 Park Road in Ocean Springs,
. This is the location you will need to go to for camping and information.
Does Davis Bayou Campground have tent or RV camping?
Davis Bayou Campground offers both tent and RV camping, but to confirm you will need to call the office at 228-230-4136 to make sure things haven’t changed.