Davis Bayous Area Gulf Islands National Seashore

Category: National park

Address: 3500 Park Rd, Ocean Springs, MS 39564, USA

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–7PM

Monday: 9AM–7PM

Tuesday: 9AM–7PM

Wednesday: 9AM–7PM

Thursday: 9AM–7PM

Friday: 9AM–7PM

Saturday: 9AM–7PM

Reviews

Travis Smith

Jul 11, 2022

Great water/electric sites. Most sites are pretty good and have good space and views. We were in site 9 and the pavement was older and not level. I would recommend other sites before 9 but it still wasn’t bad.

Michael Culver

May 29, 2022

Wonderful campground and beautiful all around. We will be visiting again.

Gerry S

Mar 2, 2022

Wish we could have done the nature loop. Lots of boardwalk damage. We did see an alligator. We enjoyed the short CCC trail but wish there was a better view of the bayou.

William B

Oct 24, 2021

This place is amazing! The staff in the visitor center is friendly and helpful. The exhibits and film are great, but the views from the boardwalk were outstanding. Sadly the boathouse and some areas are currently closed due to hurricane 🌀 damage. See photos.

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Questions & Answers

How much a night is it to camp

Courtney Messemore | May 22, 2018
Charlotte Graham | May 23, 2018

$22.00 a night but if you have a National Parks Pass it is $11.00 a night.

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How do you get to the beach with white sand & light blue water? This whole place seems like a bayou

David Ickes | May 21, 2020
Tom Brinkman (RoadRunner) | May 22, 2020

Go to the Pensacola Beach part... In Florida. 😀 GPS or Google Maps... N 'Drive.

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Do people swim in the waters there? Or is it too nasty?

Holly Cruser | May 22, 2018
Jamie Johnson | May 23, 2018

The gulf side of the island is the most beautiful water I've ever seen! You can swim on either side, the barrier or the gulf. Not nasty at all!

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Can you rent a house here?

Not Normal | May 22, 2018
Jim Dobson | May 23, 2018

It's a national park, so no.But there are rentals on Pensacola and Navarre beaches.

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Is this a public access

Alexandra Cole | May 21, 2021
Maria Hinyup | May 22, 2021

Yes

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Will the gators bother you or your small dog camping in a tent?

Alexandra Sandy Smith | May 22, 2019
Jeffrey Dedeaux | May 23, 2019

Other than the "Crocodiles", Mary Louise Wilhelm, you better look out for the Rougaroux...☠☠☠

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Can you stay monthly in n RV?

John Pfeiffer | May 22, 2018
Jeffrey,ROO, Bryant | May 23, 2018

Not sure I don't own an RV I do tents not sure on the RV rule how long you can stay in one spot

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Are the beaches open now?

abby the explorer | May 21, 2021
MIKEAL MIKEAL | May 22, 2021

Yes they are open 24hrs, just careful at night.

Are there bike paths

David Kanera | May 21, 2020
Linda C Aiello | May 22, 2020

Yes...look up locations

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Do they have fishing?

Gwendolyn Hooker-McIntosh | May 21, 2020
Led 972 | May 22, 2020

Yes they do

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what is the most famous place in mississippi

Markell Slaughter | May 21, 2020
Proverbs 19:9 Matthew 5:11 | May 22, 2020

Bozo's seafood, Pascagoula, Mississippi

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Is the water salt or no salt

TrAvii m Muñoz | May 22, 2018
Tom Brinkman (RoadRunner) | May 23, 2018

Marsh waters in the Mississippi side can be brackish when stream fed. In the Florida side... on the island shoreline Salt. In the marsh areas... Mixed salt and fresh caught rainwater.

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Is there any part of the National Seashore that you can drive your car onto and stop/park, like South Padre Island?

Bill Vance | May 22, 2018
Gail Ayres | May 23, 2018

There's a road that goes through protected land on both sides, then a parking lot at the end. But no going onto protected land by car or by foot. Rules are in place for a reason.

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Can I purchase a senior pass at the Oceans Springs address? If so, what identification do I need?

Rose L | May 7, 2022
Davis Bayous Area Gulf Islands National Seashore (Owner) | May 8, 2022

Good Morning, You can buy a pass from the Campground Office at Davis Bayou. The visitor center does not provide any items for purchase.

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Are dogs allowed?

Jaclyn Torrente | Mar 22, 2022
Shelby Carl | Mar 23, 2022

Yes dogs are allowed on trails they're restricted on the beach and from the inside the information center.

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How much is it to get in the park?

Terry Snyder | Dec 22, 2021
Lorena Sims | Dec 23, 2021

No charge, it's free. Check out the Visitor Center they have cool stuff there.

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Can I get a stamp for my national parks passport here?

andrea andrade | Jun 25, 2021
Grace Kintzer | Jun 26, 2021

The rangers I saw at the closed visitors center said the camp grounds store has the stamp for passports, but we couldn't find the camp store. There was a table display at the visitor center but that was all we saw.

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when can i buy a life time pass from there

Barry & Nadine Douzart | May 21, 2021
Tristam Myer | May 22, 2021

No pass, just daily parking fees

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Do they have pull-thru sites?

Hope Dawson | May 21, 2021
Tony_01 | May 22, 2021

Yup

Are you required to wear a mask in the Park? And o. The beach or boat rides?

Deborah Butler | May 21, 2021
Ariel V | May 22, 2021

No its not required. Not sure about boat rides since they all have their own policy.

Do they rent cabins

Eliz Mcnelis | May 21, 2020
Cindy West | May 22, 2020

No cabins

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are there any trailer camping sites?

bill harnish | May 21, 2020
Johnny Crisco | May 22, 2020

Most of the different parts do have them

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Can you use a metal detector on the beach of a national park?

Cynthia Powell | May 21, 2020
Kurt Hoover | May 22, 2020

We did. I suppose if you find munitions you should report that to the fort. :)

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How long can you stay.

Debbie Delargy | May 21, 2020
Robin Solomon | May 22, 2020

As long as you want

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Im a disabled Veteran. I have a house on base. But it wont be ready till Nov. 1rst. I am broke until the 3rd. Does a veteran have to pay for a spot? I can pay on ths

Mark Boggan | May 21, 2020
Maya Samuels | May 22, 2020

I am not sure about living arrangements. We visited the museum area.

Do you have electricity, water, and sewer

Sandra Anderson | May 21, 2020
Sandra Worden | May 22, 2020

Yes in the camp ground

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Is there rv hook ups

Denna Mees | May 21, 2020
Richard H Slocum | May 22, 2020

Not on the eastern end where i go . but i believe there are some areas along the coast where they are privided. Pull up the web site and see what is there.

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Who is the ranger there now.there was a lady from around Wiggins a few years ago

Alice Wilson | May 21, 2020
Carol Haywood | May 22, 2020

The ranger that did the 6:30 evening walk a few weeks ago was a guy.

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Is it open in Saturday? I did not know if it was closed due to the government shutdown.

Virginia Mclaughlin | May 22, 2019
Cheryl Lawrence | May 23, 2019

Haven't been there. Google it or call them.

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Is there RV camping sites?

Marcella Boyd | May 22, 2019
Andrew Sikes | May 23, 2019

Yes it's a corps of engineers park fort Pickens

Can you tent camp on the beach?

Gigi Scott | May 22, 2018
M J | May 23, 2018

I'm pretty sure you can not camp out on the beach. I do know they have campgrounds all over Florida, some which are either on or very near the beach.

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Can you swim here

Tman SquarePants | May 22, 2018
Christina Broome | May 23, 2018

No. . . In Ocean Springs the physical park is on a bayou and there are lots of alligators. There are signs that day no swimming and no feeding the alligators. The beach is a couple of miles away and you can swim there and on the barrier islands' beaches.

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Is there a campground here?

Lisa Mcghar | May 22, 2018
Tori Ray | May 23, 2018

Yes

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Are there campsites?

Jeff Carter | May 22, 2018
Andrew Hanke | May 23, 2018

Yes.

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Is horn or peti boi island open to public

John Goleman | Sep 23, 2021
Sandra Crawley | Sep 24, 2021

No. Metal detectors are banned at all state parks or any properties maintained by the State. You can detect on city beaches or parks.

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