Gulf Islands National Seashore, Davis Bayou
Ocean Springs, MS
The mainland section of the national seashore, with a live-oak campground, marsh boardwalks and a visitor center. Look for alligators in the bayou.
Davis Bayou is the mainland section of Gulf Islands National Seashore near Ocean Springs on Mississippi's Gulf Coast. The address is 3500 Park Road, south of Highway 90 and east of downtown Ocean Springs.
The William M. Colmer Visitor Center offers a park film, exhibits, a bookstore and free maps; ranger programs are held on most weekends. The roughly two-mile Davis Bayou Trail leads through coastal forest and over two bayous (bicycles are not allowed there). There is also a fishing pier, a boat ramp and picnic areas, and the area is popular for birdwatching. There are no swimming beaches in the Davis Bayou area.
For campers: according to Recreation.gov the campground has 52 sites with electric and water hookups for tents and RVs, plus restrooms, showers and a dump station. It is open year-round and can be reserved; generators are not permitted and the entrance gates close at sunset. Please check fees and current notices in advance.
- Nearest town
- Ocean Springs, MS
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 30.3915, -88.7957
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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- Motorhome stopover · Ocean SpringsMotorhome stopover6 mi from Gulf Islands National Seashore, Davis BayouMotorhomes
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FAQs
Where is Gulf Islands National Seashore, Davis Bayou?
Gulf Islands National Seashore, Davis Bayou is in Ocean Springs, MS, at GPS 30.3915, -88.7957. It is about 5 mi from Biloxi.
Can you camp near Gulf Islands National Seashore, Davis Bayou?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is RV Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 15 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Gulf Islands National Seashore, Davis Bayou?
Gulf Islands National Seashore, Davis Bayou is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Mississippi Gulf Coast on US-90.
What is there to see near Gulf Islands National Seashore, Davis Bayou?
Places worth a stop nearby: Walter Anderson Museum of Art (2 mi), Downtown Ocean Springs (2 mi), Biloxi Lighthouse (6 mi) and Beauvoir (10 mi).
When is the best time to visit Gulf Islands National Seashore, Davis Bayou?
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)