We visited Biloxi eight months after hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast and were astonished by the amount of destruction and piles of debris that still hadn’t been removed Not only was Biloxi hit with 120 MPH winds but a 27’ storm surge swept over the low laying land reaching inland as far as 12 miles.
Nine years later everything has been repaired, the casinos have been rebuilt, and people have moved back into their houses but the east end of town and Beach Blvd still show scars. The storm was impartial destroying both sturdy mansions from the 1860s and working class frame houses. Building codes requiring tall piers and high insurance rates have made rebuilding almost impossible so the lots are empty. The grass is mowed and the huge live oaks have recovered. It looks like a park until you look closely and see remnants of foundations and realize that you’re seeing the ruins of somebody’s dreams.
All of the unused land means it’s easy to stay overnight. We found a lot by Palace Casino’s parking garage that may be city property but we’ve stayed for three nights without being disturbed. Boomtown, Harrahs, Imperial Palace and Golden Nugget all have lots where RVs can park. We prefer Boomtown and the Golden Nugget because truckers do not use either lot. None of the lots are really quiet though because of highway and train traffic. Casinos
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Boomtown Golden Nugget
Hard to believe it has been 8 years since Katrina. Looks like a nice place to park and enjoy yourselves.
ReplyDeleteIt is nice - perfect weather and so many places to park. I think it would be easy to stay for several weeks or more.
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