U.S. Forest Service · National Forests in Mississippi · Saucier, MS

Big Biloxi Recreation Area

Big Biloxi Campground, located at the Big Biloxi Recreation Area, is a fully developed campground offering 25 campsites with water and electric hookups. The site also features a picnic area under a covered pavilion with tables and a grill. The site is located just off of Highway 49, which offers easy access to numerous recreations sites within the national forest as well as quick access to popular tourism sites along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

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Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
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Photos courtesy of USFS, USFS Volunteer · Recreation.gov

Site mix

RV with electric1
group shelter nonelectric1
Host/management28
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

2 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
09Big Biloxi CampgroundRV electric50 ampYes / No4 / 2YesYes
Big Biloxi PavilionBig Biloxi PavillionGroup Shelter Nonelectric50 ampYes / –4 / 2YesYes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 01:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length60 ft
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesPayment of Fee is required before parking and setting up your campsite. Campsites are available by reservation only. Senior Pass/Access Pass accepted. Rates & discounts are as follows. Campground site, (electricity & water included) - $20.00. Senior Pass/Access Pass discount - $ 13.00.
AccessibilitySites 01, 02, 03, 04 and 22 more are listed accessible

Big Biloxi Campground has a restroom and shower facility and picnic pavilion and paved parking area.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestNational Forests in Mississippi
BookingThe pavilion, which accommodates 50 people, must be reserved. Pavilion reservation is $40.
FeesCamping fee is $20 per night. Camping fee with Senior Pass is $13 per night. Pavilion reservation is $40.
RulesCampgrounds are for recreational use only. All visitors to campers must pay overnight fees or leave by sundown. No loud noises that unreasonably disturb another are allowed. Loud noises include: radios, fireworks and generators. No firearms, air rifles or gas guns. No alcoholic beverages. Campground stay limit is 14 days from May 1-October 31 and 30 days from November 1-April 30.

National Forests in Mississippi recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Big Biloxi Recreation Area50°60°70°80°90°January: 5.61 inches of precipitationFebruary: 4.80 inches of precipitationMarch: 5.68 inches of precipitationApril: 6.28 inches of precipitationMay: 6.71 inches of precipitationJune: 6.94 inches of precipitationJuly: 7.82 inches of precipitationAugust: 7.11 inches of precipitationSeptember: 5.81 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.84 inches of precipitationNovember: 4.56 inches of precipitationDecember: 5.68 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 51.0°F averageFebruary: 54.6°F averageMarch: 60.4°F averageApril: 66.2°F averageMay: 73.2°F averageJune: 78.7°F averageJuly: 80.8°F averageAugust: 80.5°F averageSeptember: 77.0°F averageOctober: 68.4°F averageNovember: 58.6°F averageDecember: 52.9°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Saucier Exp Forest, 6 miles from the campground at 229 feet, station USC00227840 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 71 inches a year.

Getting there

Nearest townSaucier, Mississippi
Coordinates30.5691° N, 89.1297° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearKeesler Outdoor Recreation & Marina Park ↗16.1 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗31.6 mi

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Big Biloxi Campground in DeSoto National Forest, Saucier, Mississippi

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

Big Biloxi Campground is located just outside the town of Saucier, MS on the Big Biloxi River within De Soto National Forest.

Guidebooks for Mississippi

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Big Biloxi Recreation Area?

Sites at Big Biloxi Recreation Area are reservable on Recreation.gov. The pavilion, which accommodates 50 people, must be reserved. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Big Biloxi Recreation Area?

Payment of Fee is required before parking and setting up your campsite. Campsites are available by reservation only. Senior Pass/Access Pass accepted.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Big Biloxi Recreation Area?

Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 01:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Big Biloxi Recreation Area open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Big Biloxi Recreation Area have?

30 sites, including 1 RV site with electric and 1 group shelter nonelectric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Big Biloxi Recreation Area?

The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Big Biloxi Recreation Area have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Big Biloxi Recreation Area?

Yes, pets are allowed at Big Biloxi Recreation Area. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Big Biloxi Recreation Area?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Campgrounds are for recreational use only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Big Biloxi Recreation Area?

Sites 01, 02, 03, and 04 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 26 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Big Biloxi Recreation Area?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is the nearest town to Big Biloxi Recreation Area?

Saucier, Mississippi.

Source: Getting there