Island Retreat RV Park
Reviewed May. 17, 2021

Gulf Shores Basecamp

A nice base camp to explore Gulf Shores that is located near one of the boat launches, the bike path, restaurants, and beaches. The sites are on concrete pads with Full Hookups but the waterlines are getting a bit brittle so be careful not to break it like we did (and both our neighbors had too) . The amenities include a clubhouse, a pool, and a dog run. The location was great, not as busy as some areas but the ferry traffic did back up one night due to an accident. Overall the park was well kept, with newly renovated bathhouses, and pretty quiet.  We really enjoyed being on the bike path and riding into town to mini-golf and shop the stores.  

PROs: just out of the busy Gulf Shores area offering quiet when you are done with the beach crowd.  Staff was nice and helpful and the renovated bathhouse was great.  Sites were plenty big for us with level pads.  My kids loved jumping on our bikes to go mini-golf and explore the area a bit.  And they loved in the pool and playground.  We had ample space to relax when at camp.

CONs: all the spots are in the open, having some trees or vegetation would be nice for little sense of privacy but we had great neighbors we got to know (we were in the back corner right next to an apartment complex) .  Our area had a little more trash around then I would have expected (all small things and some stuff left in our fire ring - we were in the corner so maybe it all blows over there?  I ended up filling a grocery bag full of bottle caps, cigarette butts, etc). The bathhouse was half renovated so we did have to wait to shower during prime times, but it will be worth it when they are done.  Pool is not heated like some in the area are.  Cannot choose your site, but I believe you can request one if available at check in.

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