Buccaneer State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $2 per personAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 44 campsites
- Official site
- mdwfp.com(228) 467-3822
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 443 acres, Buccaneer State Park lies in Hancock County, about 2 miles south of Waveland.
Things to do include golf, disc golf, swimming, hiking, and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming pool. Camping is available: 44 campsites, including RV sites with full hookups and tent sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Office | Wed–Sun | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — |
Official wording
8 AM to 5 PM, Seven Days a Week
The Buccaneer camp store sells camping supplies, convenience store items, ice, souvenirs, apparel, and MORE! The activity pool is open starting May 23rd on Wednesday through Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm until July 26. After July 26, the pool will be open only on weekends until Labor Day (September 7). Contact the park office for hours of operation and prices. Awake to a spectacular sunrise or sunset with great gulf fishing right at your doorstep. The Gulf of America is the setting for 44 new premium concrete camp pads, all with sewer, water, and electrical 30/50 amp service. Thirty-nine 71-foot back-in and five 89-foot pull-through campsites overlook the beautiful Gulf of America and offer a large concrete patio/awning area, lighted pedestals, and extra parking space. Reservations are only available through the park office, so make your reservations today by calling the park office at (228) 467-3822. Please check in at the office upon your arrival.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Entrance Fee | $2 · person |
Official wording
Entrance Fee: $2 per person, 5 years of age and younger - free
Mississippi park passes
- Annual Entrance Pass (in & out of state) — $50.00 per person. General entrance Details
From the Mississippi state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Camping
- Recommended
- Booking system
- MDWFP state park reservation system
- Phone
- 1-800-GO PARKS (1-800-467-2757)
Treasure Cove is a very popular camping section, and reservations are highly recommended.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
• Sea Dog Galley (concessions, food court, lots of shade to enjoy a snack; offers nachos, hotdogs, pizza, burgers, chicken nuggets, souvenir mugs) Satisfy the hungry appetite with pizza, hamburgers, chicken nuggets, hot dogs, nachos, and a variety of drinks and snacks that will satisfy the entire family while you enjoy a view of the water park. Catering from the Sea Dog Galley is available. Food may be purchased at the Sea Dog Galley food court, which is located next to the wave pool.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developed Camping | 44 | Full hookupShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Buccaneer State Park features 206 premium campsites with full amenities, including sewer. There are now 44 new luxury campsites open. For more information and availability, contact the park office at (228) 467-3822.
Developed Camping
Buccaneer has 44 newly developed campsites that overlook the Gulf of America. The Gulf View campsites feature concrete pads, water, sewer, 30/50 amp electricity, a large awning and patio area, lighted pedestals, and added parking space. The park also offers 206 premium campsites with full amenities, including sewer. For more information and availability, contact the park office at (228) 467-3822.
Note: Buccaneer State Park offers 62+ senior/ military discounts / disabled discounts, which can be applied upon check-in. However, the none of the discounted rates are available on the new Gulf View Sites.
Jeanne Lafitte / Sites 1 through 25
Barataria Bay / 26 - 47
Long John Silver / 48 - 68
Pirates Cove / 69 - 93
Blackbeard / 94 - 104
These unique individual loops offer premium camping, all with water, electrical 30/50 amp service, sewer hook-up, picnic table, and barbecue grill. Two newly built, handicap-accessible bathhouses with hot showers are centrally located within or nearby each loop.
Treasure Cove / 105 - 149
Treasure Cove campground is the most secluded section of the park and consists of 45 premium campsites with water, an electrical 30/50 amp, a sewer hook-up, a picnic table, a barbecue grill, and a fire pit. A handicap and accessible bathhouse with hot showers is centrally located within this loop. The camping section also contains 4 double sites: sites 122 - 123, 130 - 131, 135 - 136, and 147 - 148. Half of the double sites are only available through the park office. Treasure Cove is a very popular camping section, and reservations are highly recommended.
Royal Cay / 150 - 206
Royal Cay campground is located near the rear of the park and consists of 57 premium campsites with water, electrical 30/50 amp, and sewer hook-up. The sites in this loop have limestone pads. This loop does not contain picnic tables, barbecue grills, or fire pits; however, guests are welcome to bring their own tables or grills. Campfires are permitted in this area but must be contained and may not be left unattended.
Gulf View Camping / 207 - 250 are now available!
Awake to a spectacular sunrise or sunset with great gulf fishing right at your doorstep. The Gulf of America is the setting for 44 new premium concrete camp pads, all with sewer, water, and electrical 30/50 amp service. Thirty-nine 71-foot back-in and five 89-foot pull-through campsites overlook the beautiful Gulf of America and offer a large concrete patio/awning area, lighted pedestals, and extra parking space. Reservations are only available through the park office, so make your reservations today by calling the park office at (228) 467-3822. Please check in at the office upon your arrival.
The bathhouses have hot showers, are ADA accessible, and are conveniently located throughout Buccaneer's campground.
Laundry Facilities
24/7 Self Service coin-operated laundry facilities are located inside the activities building to the far right of the elevator shaft.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
GolfDisc golfHikingPicnickingCampingSwimming
Trails
Nature Trail
Pirate's Alley Nature Trail
Over 17,000 trees and varied vegetation were destroyed due to the high winds and tidal surge of Hurricane Katrina. Now, nearly eight years of new growth has changed the landscape of the trail, but still provides an excellent opportunity for guests to see nature in a pristine setting. This 1.8-mile, self-guided trail encompasses many species of oaks, magnolia, pines, and a variety of indigenous plants and animals of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Here, visitors may spot unique coastal wildlife, including brown and white pelicans, egrets, osprey, or feeding blue crabs.
Swimming
Water Park
Attention: Buccaneer Bay no longer rents or provides intertubes for the water park. Guest are encouraged to bring their own
This 4.5-acre waterpark overlooks the Gulf of America. The park is open daily during the summer season from 10am - 6pm through Labor Day. The Wave Pool can generate up to eight different wave patterns. Simulated deep ocean swales, body surfing, and beach crashing waves are just a few. Bring your own inner tube and ride 6-foot waves in Pirate's Lagoon Wave Pool. Speed down one of two giant waterslides, play with the little ones in Lil' Smuggler's Cove kiddie pool, or just relax by the pools in a lounge chair. It's a great way to spend a day at Buccaneer Bay. It's splashing good fun for the entire family! Season Passes are available. Waterpark attractions include:
Read more from the park
- Splash Island (5,000 sq ft pool, 3 waterslides, giant buckets, interactive water features)
- Pirate's Lagoon Wave Pool (460,000 gallons, 17,400 sq ft surf pool
- Castaway Cove (campground activity pool)
Splash Island
Splash Island offers two tipping buckets, multiple slides, water features, water cannons, and 6 rentable cabanas with fans, a sofa, a table, and electrical outlets.
Climb the 40-foot tower and choose between more than 300 feet of open or completely enclosed waterslides. These two unique rides are for the adventurous and offer two different experiences before splashing into the cool water below.
Designed for the little ones just learning to swim, this tot pool provides 12 inches of splashing fun with sprays and tipping buckets to keep them cool as they play in a safe, fun environment.
Pirate's Lagoon Wave Pool
460,000 gallon, 17,400 sq ft surf pool. A perfect place for tubing, body surfing, playing in the whitecaps, or just relaxing in the rolling action of the waves without the sand and sea critters.
The 10,000 square foot sun deck and lounge area surrounds the pool and provides a great spot for catching some rays.
Satisfy the hungry appetite with pizza, hamburgers, chicken nuggets, hot dogs, nachos, and a variety of drinks and snacks that will satisfy the entire family while you enjoy a view of the water park.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Park or camp store
- Laundry
Water
- Swimming pool
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Pavilion #3 is located on the main park across from Buccaneer Bay Waterpark. This covered pavilion has ADA-accessible restrooms and picnic tables, and is large enough to seat about 75 people. Pavilion #3 would make an ideal location for a family reunion, company outing, or any outdoor function.
These unique individual loops offer premium camping, all with water, electrical 30/50 amp service, sewer hook-up, picnic table, and barbecue grill. Two newly built, handicap-accessible bathhouses with hot showers are centrally located within or nearby each loop.
Treasure Cove campground is the most secluded section of the park and consists of 45 premium campsites with water, an electrical 30/50 amp, a sewer hook-up, a picnic table, a barbecue grill, and a fire pit. A handicap and accessible bathhouse with hot showers is centrally located within this loop. The camping section also contains 4 double sites: sites 122 - 123, 130 - 131, 135 - 136, and 147 - 148. Half of the double sites are only available through the park office. Treasure Cove is a very popular camping section, and reservations are highly recommended.
Read more from the park
The bathhouses have hot showers, are ADA accessible, and are conveniently located throughout Buccaneer's campground.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 1150 South Beach Boulevard
Waveland, MS 39576 - Nearest town
- Waveland — about 2 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 30.2640, -89.4032
- Phone
- (228) 467-3822
- buccaneerstatepark@wfp.ms.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Directions Do NOT follow G.P.S. coordinates The park entrance is located 1150 South Beach Boulevard. Some GPS systems will direct traffic to South Street. This is not a point of entry into Buccaneer State Park. Please use caution when following these GPS coordinates. 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
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Mississippi State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- MDWFP State Parks Park Finder page; coordinates from arcgis.mdwfp.com Website/Parks_New MapServer layer 3 (PARKS_CENTERPOINTS)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology