Camping near De Soto National Forest
De Soto National Forest has several good campgrounds in and around its boundaries. Airey Lake Recreation Area sits inside the forest and keeps things simple with basic spots that include picnic tables and fire rings. Big Biloxi Recreation Area, another forest campground, has sites with water and electric hookups that work well for both tents and RVs. Davis Bayou Campground is part of Gulf Islands National Seashore with 52 spaces that have water and electric connections for RVs and vehicles. You'll find this camp area in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, with a dump station on site. Flint Creek Waterpark in Wiggins gives you shady sites and places to swim and bike nearby. Most areas have fire rules and limits on how long you can stay to help protect the woods. Some campgrounds need reservations, especially when it's busy. Check if you need any permits before heading out. The forest has both shady and open camping spots depending on what you like. The different campgrounds around De Soto cater to quiet campers and families alike.