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Davis Bayou trails

Ocean Springs, Mississippi · Gulf Islands National Seashore (Mississippi)

Dogs on a leash all year

Trails and paths near the William M. Colmer Visitor Center. Dogs are not allowed on the barrier island beaches.

Source: National Park Service, Gulf Islands: Pets. Checked October 28, 2026.

Follow the signs at the trailhead: parks can close areas to dogs for wildlife.

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Gulf Islands National Seashore (Mississippi): the rule in full

Pets are welcome on trails, multi-use paths and park roads, on a leash. They are not allowed on any beaches of the barrier islands, or in water less than five feet deep (Mississippi state law).