Railroad tracks run directly behind this 276-site state park campground, with freight trains passing two to three times nightly. The Treasure Cove loop sits farthest from the entrance and offers the most privacy between sites, while other areas pack RVs closer together. Sites include picnic tables, charcoal grills, and fire pits, with full hookups accommodating rigs up to 65 feet.
The Gulf of Mexico sits across South Beach Drive from the campground, though Hurricane damage has eliminated the beach near the park entrance—water now comes right up to the road with only a concrete walkway. Premium beachfront sites overlook the Gulf but lack shade, tables, or grills, and operate on a first-come basis. Kerstin M. notes the back loop has "lots of trees and bushes" for campers preferring wooded sites.
The park features an 18-hole disc golf course, nature trail, pool, and waterpark, though the latter two charge additional fees. Bathhouses stay heated and well-maintained year-round. Cell service runs strong with T-Mobile getting 2-3 bars and good AT&T coverage reported. The laundromat occasionally has machines out of service. Campers can access campgrounds around Bay St. Louis for alternative coastal options.
Napunani recommends taking "US 90 to Lake Shore Drive to avoid RR track bottom out" when approaching the park. The primitive camping area allows dispersed setup along a saltwater marsh with no designated sites. Pet owners should note leash rules are poorly enforced according to multiple reviews.
Reserve sites in advance during summer months when families fill the campground for pool and waterpark access.
Description
Located on the beach in Waveland, Buccaneer is situated in a lush natural setting of moss-draped oaks, marshlands, and the Gulf of Mexico. From Buccaneer Bay, a 4.5-acre waterpark, to a nature trail, disc golf course, and scenic campsites with extensive amenities, there's something for everyone at Buccaneer State Park.
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Buccaneer Bay Water Park Operating Schedule: Open May 23 - July 26 daily, 10am - 6pm. July 27 until Labor Day - Weekends Only
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBuccaneer State Park Campground is located in Mississippi near Bay St. Louis
Directions
From I-10 West ___ from Alabama: Take MS-43/603 EXIT 13, towards Bay St. Louis/Picayune. Turn LEFT onto MS-603 South, and drive SOUTH 5 miles. Cross over US-90 onto Nicholson Avenue. Drive South over railroad tracks and continue 1000 ft to Beach Boulevard. Turn RIGHT onto Beach Boulevard. Drive 3.8 miles, turn RIGHT, and Welcome to Buccaneer State Park. From I-10 East ___ from Louisiana__ Take MS-607 S. EXIT 2, toward NASA/JOHN C. STENNIS SPACE CENTER/WAVELAND.__ Keep RIGHT onto MS-607. MS-607 becomes US-90 East. Drive 8.4 miles.__ Turn RIGHT onto Lakeshore Road / Silver Slipper Casino Sign. Drive South 4 miles.__ Turn LEFT onto Beach Boulevard. Drive 1.5 miles, turn LEFT, Welcome to Buccaneer State Park
Address
1150 South Beach Boulevard
Waveland, MS 39576
Coordinates
30.264618073079546 N
89.40389994178122 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/26/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/26/26
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/26/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/26/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/26/26
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/26/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 26 min from Slidell, LA
- 32 min from Gulfport, MS
- 44 min from New Orleans, LA
- 1 hr 1 min from Hammond, LA



















































