Buccaneer State Park, State park on the Gulf Coast in Waveland, United States
Buccaneer State Park is a recreational area on the Mississippi Gulf Coast near Waveland with oak groves, marshlands, and beach access. The grounds include multiple camping zones with varying amenities, a disc golf course, and a wave pool.
Buccaneer State Park straddles the line between Waveland and Clermont Harbor on the Gulf of Mexico, off U.S. Highway 90 and Beach Boulevard. Hurricane Katrina destroyed all of its buildings in 2005, and the park was entirely rebuilt afterwards. The sources consulted give no founding date for the park.
The park's name recalls the buccaneers who once used the Gulf Coast as a base; the 18-hole disc golf course is one of its 250-campsite recreation offerings. The course sits among the facilities rebuilt after Hurricane Katrina destroyed every building in 2005.
The grounds have full-service camping sites, areas with basic hookups, and primitive spots near Grand Bayou for visitors seeking different comfort levels. Bring insect protection for warmer months and sturdy footwear, as marshy paths can be muddy and challenging.
Buccaneer State Park straddles the line between Waveland and Clermont Harbor, so a single visit crosses two communities. The park lies off U.S. Highway 90 and Beach Boulevard, and its grounds sit beside Jackson Marsh, a lake noted in geographic records of the site.
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