Dauphin Island Campground
Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Feb. 29, 2020

Direct beach access

It is all in your perspective, but we prefer a bit of privacy and separation with foliage between sites, and if you do as well, I would recommend you choose a tent site. Most back up to the wooded bird sanctuary (watch out for bird poop!) However, if these sites were full they would not have much privacy, but we were the only ones for the first night and there was only one other camper in this loop the second night. The RV sites have zero privacy, however! Some of these sites back directly on to the road. It seemed to me that there are many returnee snowbirds who stay here so they don’t seem to mind. When we were there, there was a snowbird arts and crafts display. If you do choose an RV site, I would recommend Site 15-21. BUT, you do not have the option of reserving a specific site; it is assigned to you upon arrival. After reading other reviews, I dreaded the laborious check-in process, but it did not take very long. Also, driving up to the window to let them know you were leaving is all there was to the check-out process. 

The bathhouse was immaculate, regardless of the time of day. There is a sign prohibiting pets from being in the bathhouse, but some disregarded this rule. In fact, there almost seemed to be as many dogs as people here! The laundry room looked nice and had a television but has limited hours(closed at 8 pm). 

There is an approximately mile-long walkable beach with access directly from the campground; if you head east, you will get to Fort Gaines and if you head west, you will eventually reach private property and cannot go any further on the beach. There were nice sunsets for the two nights we were there. The Mobile Bay ferry terminal is also directly across the street from the campground; yes, you will hear the whistle!

A small town with shops and restaurants is about two miles away and there is a wide bike/pedestrian path. Although we enjoyed our time here, I likely would not return as there are nicer beaches and other places to explore!

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  • Review photo of Dauphin Island Campground by Lee D., February 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Dauphin Island Campground by Lee D., February 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Dauphin Island Campground by Lee D., February 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Dauphin Island Campground by Lee D., February 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Dauphin Island Campground by Lee D., February 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Dauphin Island Campground by Lee D., February 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Dauphin Island Campground by Lee D., February 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Dauphin Island Campground by Lee D., February 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Dauphin Island Campground by Lee D., February 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Dauphin Island Campground by Lee D., February 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Dauphin Island Campground by Lee D., February 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Dauphin Island Campground by Lee D., February 29, 2020