Buccaneer State Park

Attractions near the campground: NASA’s John C. Stennis Space Center (Bay St. Louis), Excursion Boats to Ship Island & Fort Massachusetts (Gulfport), Marine Life Oceanarium (Gulfport), Charter Boats/Deep Sea Fishing Excursion, Bayou Tours, Bay St. Louis (Quaint coastal town known for its antique shops), Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge, Old River Wildlife Management Area, Little Biloxi Wildlife Management Areas, Gulf Islands National Seashore and Golf Courses

Directions to the campground: From Jct of US-90 & Nicholsan Ave/SR-603, S 1.2 mi on Nicholsan Ave to Central Ave, W 0.7 mi to Coleman, S 0.4 to Beach Blvd, W 2.7 mi, follow signs (R)

Campground Desciption and details: Located on the beach of the Gulf of Mexico and just 50 miles from historic New Orleans. Buccaneer State Park is a year-round vacation spot rich in coastal beauty and recreational opportunities. The area now encompassed by the park was frequented by pirates in the 1700s, and figures prominently in mysterious tales of smuggling and buried treasure. Today Buccaneer State Park is best known for its exciting wave pool, which provides a safe yet exciting setting for summer rafting and body surfing, and as a winter retreat where the mild temperatures allow outdoor recreation year-round. Wave Pool: 228.467.2580 The seawall overlooking the Gulf of Mexico is the perfect spot for fishermen to try their luck. Speckled trout, flounder, and redfish are often among the catch of the day, and delicious blue crabs are also found along the seawall. Check with the park staff for fishing license information. Buccaneer features one mobile home for rental. Accommodates 4 persons, and is furnished with bed and bath linens and basis kitchen equipment. Minimum two-night stay , minimum three-night stay during holidays. Contact Park office for more information and reservations. The Park office is open from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.