Things to Do in Moss Point

Moss Point sits where the Escatawpa River meets the Pascagoula River, right before both empty into the Mississippi Sound. It’s an industrial town — paper mills, shipyards — but the rivers give it something most industrial towns don’t have.

The Rivers

This is the draw. The Pascagoula River system is the largest undammed river in the lower 48 states. The water flows the way it always has, through cypress swamps and bottomland hardwoods.

Kayaking is excellent here. Launch from one of the public boat ramps and paddle through the swamps. Cypress trees draped in Spanish moss, turtles on every log, herons standing completely still until you get too close. The Escatawpa is narrower and feels more enclosed. The Pascagoula is wider and connects to everything else.

Fishing is why a lot of people come to Moss Point. Bass in the rivers, redfish and speckled trout where the rivers meet the Sound. There are charter captains who know these waters and public launches if you have your own boat.

Lake Mars is a small lake next to Pelican Landing Golf Course. Not famous, but locals fish it for bass and bream. Quiet mornings.

Pelican Landing Golf Course

An 18-hole public course that’s surprisingly good for the price. The back nine runs along the marsh, so there’s actual scenery. Not fancy, but well-maintained.

Gulf Coast Gator Ranch

Alligators. This is an alligator farm where you can see them up close, learn about them, and feed them (supervised). Good for kids. Good for anyone who thinks gators are cool, which should be everyone.

The Paper Mill

You can’t tour it, but you’ll smell it. That’s Moss Point’s industrial history right there. The mill and the shipbuilding industry are why the town exists.

Food

The Shed BBQ has a location here. Same pulled pork and ribs as the other locations.

Brothers Seafood does fried seafood plates. Local spot, nothing fancy.

La Fiesta for Mexican. Solid, reliable, good lunch specials.

Most people head to Pascagoula or Ocean Springs for more variety, both about 10-15 minutes away.

The Vibe

Moss Point is a working town. People here fish, work at the mills or shipyards, and live their lives. It’s not a tourist destination, and that’s fine. What it has is access to some of the most pristine river wilderness on the Gulf Coast. If you’re into kayaking, fishing, or just being on the water without a crowd, Moss Point delivers.