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The Davis Bayou Visitor Contact Station is open daily from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The Davis Bayou Area is located south of U. S. high 90 east of downtown Ocean Springs, Mississippi and offers many recreational opportunities. Visitors can enjoy fishing, hiking, biking, birdwatching, picnicking, and ranger-led programs. There are no swimming beaches in the Davis Bayou Area.

Although the park is still recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Katrina, almost all visitor facilities have reopened. 

The Davis Bayou Trail is open and takes visitors through a coastal forest and over two local bayous. The trail is approximately two miles long. The short boardwalk over Stark Bayou is the only part of the trail that is wheelchair accessible. Bikes are not permitted on the trail. Trail guides are located at the Visitor Contact Station.

The park's fishing pier is open and a Mississippi State Saltwater Fishing License is required. 

Visitors may launch a boat from one of several launch slips. The cost of using the boat ramp is $3.00 ($1.50 for American the Beautiful Senior Pass and Access pass holders) or visitors can purchase an annual boat launch pass for $20 for one year; or $10 per year for Senior or Access pass holders.

Three pavilions are available for reservation for group activities. Pavilion reservations can be made Wednesday - Sunday by calling (228) 875-3962.

The Davis Bayou Campground is open to the public. The Group Camping Area and is available for reservations by organized groups of 10 or more. Call (228) 875-3962.

The Visitor Contact Station is open daily from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Visitors can find the park's passport stamp there, view a park orientation film and exhibits, and purchase items at the book store. Free park and trail maps, local orientation and other information is available. Please call (228) 875-9057 ext. 100 to contact visitor center staff.

The grounds around the visitor center are open from 8:00 a.m.- sunset. The rest of the park, including the trails, pavilions and boat launch areas is open from 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily.