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Davis Bayou Campground

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
50[1]
Nightly fee from
$20[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
58 ft[4]

Davis Bayou Campground is run by the National Park Service in Gulf Islands National Seashore, Mississippi[5]. Recreation.gov lists 50 overnight campsites there, and the campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov[1][3].

What to expect

NPS says the campground is open year-round[6]. The office hours run from 9 AM to 4 PM[6]. NPS says the entry gate to the Davis Bayou Area shuts at sunset every day of the year[6]. NPS says all reservations are made on Recreation.gov or through the reservation hotline[7]. Recreation.gov shows 49 sites that accept an RV or trailer and 50 that accept a tent[8]. The longest RV or trailer length listed at any site is 58 feet[4]. Check-in is 1:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM on Recreation.gov[9][10].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 50
Site types[1] 49 standard electric, 1 group standard nonelectric
Sites (NPS count)[11] 52, 52 reservable, 0 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[12] 2
Hookups[13] electric 49, water 50, sewer 0 sites
Longest RV or trailer[4] 58 ft (median 45 ft)
Equipment[8] RV or trailer at 49 sites, tent at 50 sites
Pets[14] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[15] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[9] 1:00 PM
Check-out[10] 11:00 AM
People per site[16] 8 at most sites (8 to 40)

Camping fees

Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.

Site or fee Per night
Davis Bayou Campground Site[17] $22
Davis Bayou Campground Group Camping (10-25 campers)[2] $20
Davis Bayou Campground Group Camping (26-40 campers)[18] $30

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to camp at Davis Bayou Campground?
NPS lists a Site fee of $22 per night[17]. Group Camping is $20 per night for 10-25 campers and $30 per night for 26-40 campers[2][18]. Fees can change.
Are dogs allowed at Davis Bayou Campground?
Recreation.gov site details say pets are allowed at all 49 campsites with this detail listed[14].
Are campfires allowed at Davis Bayou Campground?
Recreation.gov site details say campfires are allowed at all 50 campsites with this detail listed, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[15].
Does Davis Bayou Campground have RV hookups?
Recreation.gov lists 49 sites with electric hookups, 50 with water hookups and 0 with sewer hookups[13]. NPS also lists a dump station[19].
Can I reserve a site at Davis Bayou Campground?
Yes. NPS says reservations are made on Recreation.gov or by the reservation hotline[7].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 50 overnight campsites at Davis Bayou Campground: 49 standard electric, 1 group standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, Davis Bayou Campground Group Camping (10-25 campers): $20 per night. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Davis Bayou Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Davis Bayou Campground: 58 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 45 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Davis Bayou Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Gulf Islands National Seashore, Mississippi. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Season and hours (NPS): This campground is open year-round. The campground office hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The gate into the Davis Bayou Area closes at sunset year-round. Check-in is after 1:00 p.m. and check out is 11:00 a.m. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Reservation note from NPS: All reservations for the Davis Bayou Campground must be made by visiting www.recreation.gov or call the reservation hotline. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Permitted equipment at Davis Bayou Campground: 49 sites accept an RV or trailer and 50 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Check-in time at Davis Bayou Campground on Recreation.gov: 1:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Check-out time at Davis Bayou Campground on Recreation.gov: 11:00 AM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. NPS lists 52 sites at Davis Bayou Campground: 52 reservable and 0 first come, first served. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. 2 of the 50 campsites at Davis Bayou Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Hookups at Davis Bayou Campground per Recreation.gov site details: 49 sites with electric hookups (20 amp, 30 amp, 50 amp), 50 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 50 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Davis Bayou Campground: yes at all 49 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Davis Bayou Campground: yes at all 50 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Maximum people per campsite at Davis Bayou Campground: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 40). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  17. Camping fee, Davis Bayou Campground Site: $22 per night. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  18. Camping fee, Davis Bayou Campground Group Camping (26-40 campers): $30 per night. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  19. Amenities at Davis Bayou Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - year round; showers: Hot - Year Round; drinking water: Yes - year round; dump station: Yes - year round; cell reception: Yes - year round; camp store: No; firewood for sale: No;... Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

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