Davis Bayou Gulf Islands National Seashore

Friday July 3, 2026

Entrance Sign

Davis Bayou is a part of Gulf Islands National Seashore in Mississippi. Gulf Islands National Seashore is also in Florida. Compared to other parts of the seashore, Davis Bayou is small. It's the only part of the park on the mainland in Mississippi.

View from Back of Visitor Center

View from Back of Visitor Center

This would be a great place to launch a kayak or boat and explore the area. It is connected to the gulf so the water is salty.

View from the Boat Launch

The trails in the park were short, with some sections running along roads. They are mostly in forest, but occasionally have views of the bayou. This section of the park has a campground, pavilions, fishing piers and a boat ramp. When planning your trip there check the NPS website for updated conditions.

View from the Boat Launch

This is just south of Ocean Springs, MS on the Mississippi sound. There are some islands on the other side of the sound, that are also part of the national seashore. The Florida parts of this seashore include beaches, a island nature preserve and For Pickens which may be in a future post. Currently the Mississippi side does not have entrance fees, but the Florida side does. They accept the America the Beautiful pass.