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Marinas in Mississippi

Cruise 13 marinas across Mississippi. Maps, hours, contact info, photos, and verified operator profiles, all in one place.

Pine belt, the Mississippi River, and Gulf-coast estuary.

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Marinas in Mississippi by Google rating

Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 13 marinas listed in Mississippi.

MarinaCityRating
Pelican Point MarinaBiloxi4.934 Google reviews
Gulfport Municipal MarinaGulfport4.8152 Google reviews
Diamondhead MarinaDiamondhead4.752 Google reviews
Columbus MarinaColumbus4.6148 Google reviews
Mary Walker MarinaGautier4.6125 Google reviews
Bay Springs MarinaNew Site4.6103 Google reviews
Sardis Lake MarinaSardis4.5351 Google reviews
Safe Harbor Aqua YachtIuka4.5251 Google reviews

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Most-booked campgrounds in Mississippi

Federal campgrounds in Mississippi that Recreation.gov lists for boating, ranked by how many times they were booked in fiscal 2025.

  1. 1

    Davis Bayou Campground

    6,408 bookings
  2. 2

    North Abutment

    4,582 bookings
  3. Wallace Creek3

    Wallace Creek

    4,446 bookings
  4. Persimmon Hill(Enid Lake)4

    Persimmon Hill(Enid Lake)

    3,892 bookings
  5. 5

    Hernando Point Campground

    3,519 bookings

Bookings: Recreation.gov, fiscal 2025 (Oct 2024 to Sep 2025).

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Marinas, boat launches, rivers & creeks and camping in Mississippi

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About Mississippi

Mississippi boating runs on two currents: salt and fresh. Down on the Gulf, the Mississippi Sound lays out protected water for cruising, sailing, and fishing, with barrier islands like Ship Island and Horn Island a short run offshore: sand, surf, and almost nobody on them. The coastal towns anchoring it all, Biloxi, Gulfport, and Bay St. Louis, are old maritime places with well-equipped marinas and enough history and food to make a shore day as good as a water day.

What makes this coast fish so well is the mixing. Freshwater deltas pour into the salt of the Gulf of Mexico, and the result is a rich inshore-offshore fishery plus first-rate wildlife watching. The marinas along this stretch see transient boats and charter operations all the time: fuel, provisions, and maintenance are routine business here. Cruise the Sound and you can string together quiet coves, uninhabited-island beaches, and a working-coast rhythm that's entirely its own.

Inland, the water keeps coming. The Ross Barnett Reservoir outside Jackson gives powerboaters, sailors, and paddlers big open water with recreation built in around the edges. Farther north, the flood-control lakes (Sardis, Grenada, Enid), serve up serious bass fishing, watersports, and slow cruising against wooded shorelines. If the coast is Mississippi's front porch, these lakes are the back forty: bigger, quieter, and easy to have mostly to yourself.

When to cruise in Mississippi

Peak Mar–May, Nov

Full season

Quick facts

Boat launches mapped
464
Rivers mapped
1,406
Marinas listed
13
Best season
October through May

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Know before you go in Mississippi

Confirm current requirements with the agency that sets them before your trip. Rules and fees change every season.

  • Boater Education Requirement

    Anyone born after June 30, 1980, must complete a boating education course approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) to operate any motorized vessel, Mississippi sets no horsepower threshold. This includes personal watercraft operators.

    Mississippi MDWFP

  • Vessel Registration

    All sailboats and every motorized vessel using Mississippi waters must be registered with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP). Registration must be renewed periodically, and the registration number must be displayed prominently on the bow.

    Mississippi MDWFP

  • Fishing License

    Recreational anglers aged 16 to 64 must possess a valid Mississippi fishing license to fish in the state's fresh or marine waters. Various license types are available depending on residency and whether you plan to fish in freshwater, saltwater, or both.

    Mississippi MDWFP

  • Mandatory Safety Equipment

    All vessels must carry specific safety equipment as required by state and federal regulations, including USCG-approved life jackets for all on board, a sound-producing device, and fire extinguishers (for certain vessels). Visual distress signals are required when operating on coastal waters. Verify specific requirements based on vessel length and type with the MDWFP.

01What is the best time of year to visit Mississippi for boating?
Spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) get the vote: comfortable temperatures, good fishing, and thinner crowds. Summer works but runs hot and humid and overlaps hurricane season. Winter stays mild on the coast, colder inland.
02Are bareboat charters available in Mississippi?
They exist but they're the exception, crewed charters dominate along the Gulf Coast. For a bareboat, your best bets are private owners or specialized regional companies; ask charter operators directly or work the regional yacht charter directories.
03What kind of fishing opportunities are there for boaters?
A genuine double bill. Coastal anglers chase redfish, speckled trout, and flounder inshore, with snapper and grouper offshore; the inland lakes are bass, crappie, and catfish country. You'll need a valid Mississippi fishing license, with separate freshwater and saltwater endorsements.
04What safety precautions should I take when boating on the Mississippi River?
Respect the river. Strong currents, barge traffic, and swinging water levels demand full attention: track the navigation markers, monitor the marine radio for commercial traffic, and expect real wakes off the big tows. Carry current charts, always.
05Can I bring my pet on a boat or to marinas in Mississippi?
Often, yes, many marinas and some charter operators welcome pets, but policies are all over the map. Call ahead and confirm the specifics: size or breed restrictions, leash rules, and any extra fees.
06What are the typical amenities found at Mississippi marinas?
Expect the essentials nearly everywhere: transient slips, fuel docks, pump-out stations, and shore power. The larger facilities add restrooms, showers, laundry, a ship's store, and sometimes a restaurant. Confirm the details with each marina before you count on them.

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