While people have lived in the Biloxi, Mississippi region for at least 10,000 years, the city's modern history began in 1697 when Comte de Pontchartrain, French Secretary of State for the marine, gave Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville orders to find the mouth of the Mississippi River. On February 13, 1697, d'Iberville landed near Biloxi where Native Americans greeted him warmly. For the next 100 years, the area belonged to France, England, and Spain as land trades occurred. In 1810, the area became part of the Republic of West Florida, but that period lasted less than 2.5 months. The city was incorporated in 1838, and a decade later, workers built the Biloxi Lighthouse.
Biloxi ceded from the United States in 1868, and Jefferson Davis became president of the Confederate States of America. You can visit his final home, Beauvoir, while in Biloxi. He wrote "The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government" while living in this home that he loved for its beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi Sound. Learn more about his life and enjoy the beautiful views when you visit this location.
In 1881, Lopez, Elmer, and Company became the first seafood cannery in Biloxi; four more companies soon followed. By 1920, the city was called the Seafood Capital of the World, and there were more than 40 seafood canneries. Learn more about this city's fabulous seafood at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum. After your visit, be sure to taste the area's delicious seafood for yourself at Shaggy's Biloxi Beach, McElroy's Harbor House, and The Reef.
When Mississippi state legislators approved dockside gambling in 1992, Biloxi became a popular place to gamble. The Isle of Capri opened on August 1, 1992, and The President Casino and the Biloxi Belle opened a few weeks later. While initially, all gambling had to occur on the water, after Hurricane Katrina wiped out the Gulf Coast in 2005, state officials changed the law so that gambling could occur within 800 feet of the shoreline.
Our Lady of the Gulf - This July festival features crab and lots of fun family activities.
Biloxi Seafood Festival – Arts, crafts, family games, and dancing all happen during this September festival, but the biggest draw is eating all types of seafood.
Gulfport Anchor Fest – Head to Jones Park in Gulfport dressed as a pirate to participate in this family-friendly September festival that also features the chance to see many boats.
Zonta Arts and Crafts Festival – Visit over 300 arts and craft vendors, listen to live music, and play games at this October festival in downtown Pascagoula.
Piney Woods Heritage Festival – Learn traditional crafts like basket making and watch reenactments at this October festival at the Crosby Arboretum in Picayune.
Paul B Johnson State Park near Hattiesburg is a terrific location for a hike under long-leaf and loblolly pines, oak, and dogwood trees. The 225-acre Geiger Lake is a great place for a paddling adventure. Children will love the splash pad and playground, while everyone will want to join in a game of disc golf at the scenic course.
Shepard State Park covers 395 acres near Gautier, Mississippi. You'll love hiking along the nature trails at this Singing River area park in the spring. If you have a dog along, bring them along to play in the dog park. This park's 18-hole golf course is a favorite because it follows a hiking trail. There are 28 campsites at this state park.
Buccaneer State Park near Waveland is the perfect place for a beach day. Additionally, the 4.5-acre waterpark is ideal for playing on a hot summer day. Explore the nature trails at this park or play video games, a round of pool, ping pong, and foosball in the activity center before swimming laps in the pool.
Take a drive down U.S. 90, and you'll discover 30 tree sculptures created by Marlin Miller, Dayton Scoggins, and Dayle Lewis when it became apparent that many of the live oak trees were killed by the 40-foot storm surge produced by Hurricane Katrina. Each statue is unique with many featuring folk art or marine life. One of the most impressive statues is a 17-foot-tall eagle in War Memorial Park in Pass Christian, Mississippi.
It's easy to find terrific Mississippi Gulf Coast campgrounds. Bay Marina and RV Park is a one-stop facility with a campground, marina, bar, and RV and boat storage. Majestic Oaks RV Resort in Biloxi hosts many special events throughout the year, and you'll love sitting in the rocking chairs on the office's front porch. Cajun RV Park is across the street from a beautiful white sand beach.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Biloxi, MS, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Biloxi?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Biloxi from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Biloxi?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
