Bay Hide Away RV Park & Campground — Hotel in Waveland

Bay Hide Away RV Park and Campground is a private campground owned by Randy and Lea Taylor. My wife and I have been full timers since our retirement nearly 18 months ago and recently spent our first full snowbird stay here from November 2019 through mid April 2020.

Facilities:

With less than 50 spaces, this beautiful little park, just 4 miles from beautiful white sand beaches, is tucked away from the roads and surrounded by a mixed forest of hardwood and pines. Walking trails are meticulously maintained and provide a wide variety of walking choices throughout this park. There is a pond surrounded by the trails filled with lily pads that was starting to bloom as we left a week ago. There is even a “contemplation bench” on the edge of the pond perfect for sitting and just taking in the beauty of the surroundings.

The RV spaces are of different sizes to accommodate different sized rigs but all are well spaced, extremely level, and very well maintained. Each space has their own fire ring and picnic table. All of the full hookup utilities are in an excellent state of repair and maintenance. Roads are well maintained and ruts or pot holes are quickly filled with gravel and graded when they appear.

Aesthetics are important to this park. From the moment you drive in, you are greeted by the very attractive office facility which has a small store of RV essentials and a good selection of shirts and hats sporting the parks’ logo.

Amenities:

Where to start - as I said with regards to the facilities, all of the amenities are meticulously maintained. The park has well priced onsite propane refills. You simply drop off your tank and it is returned to you at your site filled promptly. The laundry and bath facilities are spotless and a pleasure to use. The clubhouse with both indoor and outdoor facilities is amazing! The covered outdoor seating area has a great welcoming fireplace and wonderful ambiance. The pool is very nice with wonderful deck seating, lots of shade umbrellas and very nicely landscaped. The enclosed dog park is a great place to give your pups their off-leash time as well. It’s well grassed and maintained and provides a safe and secure place to spend time with your dog(s) any time of day. The WiFi is adequate and is constantly being evaluated for improvements. Just this last year, fiber optic internet was brought into the park and the owners plan to upgrade the service even more this next year. I forgot to mention, you can have your mail forwarded here and they deliver it to your site daily!

Experience:

Bay Hide Away has the look and feel of a boutique B&B only for RVs. Randy and Lea, the park owners and seasoned RVrs, go above and beyond to make a stay there a true experience. A wide range of activities for nearly all interests are provided from game nights, periodic “steak dinners”, pot lucks, craft sessions, weekly Happy Hours, holiday parties and dinners, and frequent tours of the local area for nearly every taste and interest.

Signature experiences such as “We meet to eat” at select local restaurants, weekly men’s breakfasts and women’s lunches provide a great way to get to know your neighbors. It’s a rare night that you don’t see several folks gathered around fire pits enjoying this place and sharing with others. Randy and Lea are seen daily in their golf cart in the late afternoon and evenings making the rounds to nearly every site sharing news and laughter with the guests that they all know on a first name basis. Randy and Lea have made our stay here the standard to which our stay at other RV parks will be held.

Afterthought:

COVID-19 was a sobering experience to all of us. Randy and Lea acted quickly and responsibly to shut down activities, manage access to the shower/laundry facilities and to set a standard for social distancing within the park while still checking up on all their guests on a daily basis. They quickly managed reservation changes to accommodate “sheltering in place” for those that needed...

Tucked away like a hidden gem in a world of wanderlust, Bay Hide Away RV Park is nothing short of a traveler’s paradise—a place so close to perfection it feels like a gift from above. From the moment you roll in, the gentle rustle of the breeze and the soft clucking of free-range chickens welcome you to a haven of peace, where stress simply melts away. This isn’t just an RV park; it’s a warm embrace of nature, convenience, and community that makes every visitor feel like they’ve found a home on the road.

Picture this: you’re sipping coffee at your campsite, the air laced with the promise of adventure. Just minutes away, stunning boardwalks and pristine beaches beckon for a morning stroll, while nearby casino buffets overflow with succulent steak, lobster, and crab for those craving a touch of indulgence. And for days when simplicity calls, a quick trip to Walmart in the opposite direction keeps things practical—whatever your wallet’s mood, Bay Hide Away has you covered. The genius layout of the park makes pulling in and out a breeze, whether you’re piloting a compact camper or a sprawling RV. Every site hums with reliable power and ample space, designed with a thoughtfulness that feels like it was crafted just for you.

What sets this place apart, though, is the heart woven into every detail. Those wild chickens? They’re not just charming—they keep bugs at bay and gift campers with farm-fresh eggs, available at the park’s well-stocked store. Need a drain hose or septic additive? You’ll find those hard-to-get Good Sam supplies right there, alongside essentials that make life on the road effortless. The saltwater pool sparkles under the sun, the showers and baths are spotless sanctuaries, and the coin laundry—complete with a change machine and a lender library—sits at the heart of it all, inviting you to slow down and savor the moment.

But the true magic of Bay Hide Away lies in its people. Park managers Lea and Randy are the soul of this place, like the kindest parents you could hope for on your journey. With warmth in their smiles and care in their actions, they treat every camper like family. Randy, a proud ex-Navy veteran, runs the park with the steady hand of a captain who knows the value of trust and respect. Strict but never overbearing, he’s the kind of man John Wayne would’ve tipped his hat to—a friend to every traveler who passes through. Leah’s nurturing spirit complements him perfectly, ensuring the park feels like a community where everyone’s looked after. Together, they’ve created a place where memories are made, where strangers become friends, and where you’ll leave with a full heart, already dreaming of...

Descent campground but probably your best option around the area.

We’ve been traveling since mid August week to week and have been to 23 different campgrounds since.

We base our reviews off of multiple things.(amenities on and outside of campground/space/cleanliness/ what is advertised actually exists etc.,)

Pros: Clean Quiet Small volume of campers (ie: not 200 RVs) Onsite propane fill Close to Bay St. Louis beach. Owner (lady Lea?) was nice.

Cons: Inconsistent wifi even though I was told its “solid”. I work in IT and it dropped quite frequently. I have a wifi extender and can connect from a good distance. It all depends on your dBM. They limit you to 2 devices per camp site which IS a good thing. But- if internet is dropping packets sporadically, thats the dinger.

Campsite was in muck on the hookup side the entire stay. Its a low lying area. The playground was soaked the entire week of Sun from a day of rain prior to arriving. It does not drain well.

Was told to shut off our water for maintenance at 1 PM for a flush of the system only to be told an hour later “Randy forgot as he was tied up with other work...will try again tomorrow.”

Campsite 13 had to borrow my 20 amp as there’s was not working. I was in 14.

Tight navigation. It was easier for me to reverse out of our pull through when we left (a day earlier than we paid for) than to pull straight out which defeats the purpose of a pull through.

Nothing around town for healthy food options for restaurants unless fast or fried food is your thing.

Closest thing to do etc., is a 45 minute drive to New Orleans which itself was still uneventful due to closures.

Pot holes in the entrance and along the path getting to site. Be careful pulling in.

Cell for both AT&T and Verizon are 1-2 bars unless you have a booster. ATT was unusable at times. 5 minutes down the road no issues etc.,

I would stay again for a pass through but not for a week. 2 day max. We left...