Page 58 - South Mississippi Living - July, 2025

A
Family
LEGACY
ON THE
Bayou
Odin and Marin Orrison and KiKie Wright-Orrison.
Discover a Waterfront Paradise with 30-Acres
of BBQ, Music, Camping, and Adventure
story by Cherie Ward photos by Madeline Romano and Fred Salinas and courtesy of The Shed
When you’re ready for an eclectic getaway camping under the stars, savoring smoked ribs, dancing to live blues, or catching coastal fifinfifish at sunset, this oasis resort in Ocean Springs is South Mississippi at its fifinest.
Nestled on the tranquil banks of Old Fort Bayou, this local gem highlights the Orrison family’s dream of a true coastal adventure. The 30-acre bankside paradise features world-class barbecue, oysters, seafood, and speciality cocktails, as well as high-energy live blues shows, camping, RV sites, waterfront fun, and a dash of Southern eccentricity, all blended into one unforgettable experience.
And with live music fifive days a week, there’s always a reason to dance under the South Mississippi sky. Add in outdoor movies on the grassy lawn, fifishing on the 500-foot pier, and the chance to launch kayaks or small boats from the bayou-side ramp, and the list of activities is endless. Even four-legged family members have space to play and stretch.
The heart of this unique resort is The Cozy Rosy Glamp Ground, a charming and creative campground fifilled with character and a sense of community that’s equally rustic and artistic. Campers can stay in beautifully curated glamping tents, enjoy tranquil mornings in the community garden, and
appreciate the ongoing beautifification projects. There’s even a Cozy Rosy Ladybug Camp store with snacks, ice, charcoal, camping and fifishing supplies, friendly conversation, and a complimentary cup of coffffee.
If you’re a birdwatcher, the sprawling 19,000-acre preserve, the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge, surrounds the property with a myriad of bird and wildlife species. You might even spot the pair of American Bald Eagles that nest on- site and are often seen playing and soaring over the bayou.
The multi-faceted resort destination and barbecue heaven is situated just offff Interstate 10 at 7501 Mississippi 57 and is an Orrison family collaboration. Located along mile markers eight and nine on Old Fort Bayou, this one-of-a-kind water bank isn’t just a mark on your map, it’s a family legacy in motion that you don’t want to paddle by without checking out.
The property also includes a collection of food and drink concepts that reflflect both local flflavor and family heritage like The Roasted Oyster Bar on the Bayou. This seafood-lover’s dream is right on the water and features the talents of oyster curators Tres Hundertmark, a 30-year award-winning chef known as the “oyster geek” and his partner, Doreen Rivers- Graham, known as the “oyster sommelier,” who also holds titles
58 | July 2025
www.smliving.net | SOUTH MISSISSIPPI Living
GREAT OUTDOORS