Best Cabin Camping near Bay Minette, AL
Blakeley State Park offers several cabin options near Bay Minette, including two primitive "Squirrels Nest" cabins and two newer, more modern cabins. The primitive cabins feature two walls and two screen walls, wooden platforms for beds (twin and queen sizes), a sink without water, cabinet storage, and an outdoor deck with bench seating. Below each cabin is a fire pit and picnic table. Gulf State Park Campground provides lakeside eagle cabins described as "new, modern, three bedroom cabins with awesome screen porches." A camper wrote, "I stayed in one of the two Squirrels Nest, which are primitive cabins. Basically open air cabins. 2 walls, a roof and 2 walls of screens. There's a sink (but no water) and a cabinet, and outside a large deck with bench seating."
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Meaher State Park Campground has two rental cabins near their boat launch and pier. The Retreat RV & Campground on Styx River offers cabin rentals alongside a tiny house option. Most cabins require advance reservations through park websites or reservation systems. Pet policies vary by location—Blakeley State Park allows pets at their cabin sites, while policies at other locations may differ. One visitor commented, "Gulf Shores Alabama Gulf State Park Current camping spot on the canal. Ours is a nice pull thru with electric and water. Almost 500 sites here from tent to big rig friendly."
Most cabins include basic furnishings but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. The primitive cabins at Blakeley State Park have no running water, with a shared porta-potty nearby. More modern cabins typically include electricity and water hookups. Cooking facilities vary widely—primitive cabins offer outdoor fire pits, while deluxe cabins may include indoor kitchen facilities. Several campgrounds have on-site stores or markets, including Gulf State Park, Blakeley State Park, and Meaher State Park. A camper shared, "The primitive cabins are a bit of a drive out in the woods, so make sure your vehicle is up to it. It's very peaceful out there."
