Best Glamping near Coden, AL

Recent Glamping Reviews in Coden

240 Reviews of 15 Coden Campgrounds

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  marilyn G.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 13, 2024

  Gulf State Park Campground

  Wasn’t impressed

  Large campground. Not near the beach. Seems to be decently maintained. Bathrooms were updated and clean. Campground not near the park restaurants . Would be a long walk to get to them. Decent hookups. Beware of the ants!!!!!! The whole campground is infested with stinging ants. There are ant piles all over the campsites. I was stung really bad after accidentally getting near an ant hill. They are really bad!!!! Almost had to go to the ER.

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  Angie L.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 29, 2024

  The Crows Nest Casa de Playa

  Great Glamping & Tiny House Casita

  This is a great place to enjoy the beach, fur pets, and outdoors!

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  James R.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 14, 2024

  Bay Breeze RV on the Bay

  Just a drive by

  We were camping close by and did a drive thru just to see what it looked like. Smaller campgrounds with sites close together. It looks like it’d be a good option if looking for a spot in the area.

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  Angela C.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 3, 2024

  Gulf State Park Campground

  Campers with way too much stuff

  If it didn’t have the Gulf weather and bugs and or for that matter, the campers, this would be a five star campground. I sit here writing this review at the pool. I opened my book to read and the lady next to me brought out her Bluetooth speaker to blast music. Last night, a family chowed down on a can of pringles in the pool. Trash everywhere at the fishing docks. My husband went to put our wash in the dryer last night and dryers were filled with abandoned clothing. People have bicycles with horns.

  We did make the mistake of coming here during one of the busiest weeks of July, but that doesn’t mean that every campsite should be littered with crazy amounts of gear, despite it being so obviously oppressively hot and muggy that much of it seems unusable. I want to reiterate: the weather is vile but I still can’t imagine bringing fans to plug in OUTSIDE of my camper. The campers next to us have a large trailer, camper bus, a large truck and a golf cart. In one spot. That doesn’t include the bikes, the chairs, the tents, etc.

  The actual campsites and facilities are nice. Individual campsites are spacious and level and come with a grill and picnic table. Some site locations are much better situated than others (I would never want to camp along Campground Road - it’s insanely busy with cars and bicycles). It’s great to have a large pool w backside, clean and fairly large laundry facilities, a camp store and an exceptional network of bike trails. There is also a very awesome nature center, several playgrounds, pickleball courts, a boat ramp, and free bicycle rentals! There is ten bathhouses and while only three bathroom and shower stalls each seemed insufficient to me there wasn’t anyone in the bathhouses any time I utilized them. They were super clean and in reasonable proximity to all of the sites in the loop.

  The campground, which is massive (500 plus sites) consists of several loops, and is smack dab in the middle of the State Park. Campers get free parking at several beaches in the Park, which we utilized (beach was pretty quiet in the morning). I thought that was a great perk. We didn’t get to bike much between the heat and rain but the trail system looks amazing and there were plenty of staged opportunities for both free and paid bike rentals.

  The campground is located right smack dab in between Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, which is ideal if you want to go play some miniature golf or grab a bite to eat.

  I think coming off season is probably the best bet - we honestly didn’t even feel like we were in nature when we came and it was so darn humid I didn’t really want to nature anyway! I think the campground would benefit from allowing less vehicles at each spot - from my vantage point, I’m literally staring out at nine trucks for maybe three campers.

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  Aaron D.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 23, 2024

  Gulf State Park Campground

  Great beach access with a ton of activities all around

  We stayed at spot 448. It was a pull through spot with a good amount of morning and late afternoon shade. Site was somewhat level, maybe about.75” lean on one side. Bathrooms were relatively close, but there was a lack of stalls for how many campsites there are. There is a lack of places to throw trash and the dumpsters are all the way back at the front of the park, it’s quite a drive. Not a lot of street lights throughout the campground made things nice and quiet at night. It was very nice that almost every spot had full hookups. The site had decent Verizon cell service, around 10-20 mbps. The Tmobile service was around the same. Service seemed to be better the closer to the main road you were in the park. The biking trails were amazing, very wide, with a good amount of shade. Lots of activities to do around the park besides the beach. You can walk or bike to the beach, although it's around 2 miles depending on where your spot is. Your parking pass for the campground also provides free parking at various beaches around the park. It’s only about a 15 minute drive to either gulf shores or orange beach for even more things to do. Overall the campground was clean, relatively quiet, right next to the beach, with a ton of activities. Negatives would be how expensive it is, lack of bathroom stalls, and since the park is so massive, it takes a while to get everywhere.

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  Laborde

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 17, 2024

  Gulf State Park Campground

  Clean and quiet

  Clean restrooms and nice clean showers,nice big pool,beach nearby

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  Daniel H.

  Traveler

  

  May. 31, 2024

  Meaher State Park Campground

  Very nice state park

  Very clean, well kept park. Good space between sites. The only downside I could find was I10 is close enough to be heard. 5 minutes away from battleship park. Plan for a whole day there if you really want to see everything they have to offer. Only an hours drive to the Naval Air Station at Pensacola. Highly recommend the museum there as well as Blue Angels practice viewing.

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  koffe B.

  Scout

  

  May. 31, 2024

  Gulf State Park Campground

  Nice campground

  Check~in was a breeze, nice people in the office. Site was easy to back in and very clean.

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  Kathy L.

  Ranger

  

  Apr. 28, 2024

  Gulf State Park Campground

  Awesome facilities

  Awesome state park with incredible facilities. We had reserved a campsite for our camper van, with my elderly parents renting a cabin at lakeside eagle cabins (also part of state park). It wasn’t a feasible option to walk between the two on a regular basis, so we ended up staying with them in their cabin so we could be together. It was phenomenal. New, modern, three bedroom cabin with awesome screen porch. Campground was clean and nice too. Good hiking trails in the park. We would return!

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  Maggie C.

  Legend

  

  Apr. 13, 2024

  Gulf State Park Campground

  Beautiful beach getaway

  This is a beautiful state park with lots to do for the kiddos. They have nature trails, a swimming pool, tennis courts, shuffle board and a nature center where you can learn about local wildlife. There are several lakes for fishing. The beach is across the highway from the park, so you have to drive or take the shuttle service - there is a shuttle that runs throughout the park. It is a large park and very spread out. Tons of bathhouses - We did not use so can’t comment on the status. We did see alligators on the nature walk. Super cool. Most of the sites do not have shade, just fyi. the beach had one of those rollout handicap mats so you could get your wheelchair closer to the water. LOVED that!!

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  Ransom J.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 30, 2024

  Gulf State Park Campground

  Amazing park on the water

  These campgrounds areamazing. We have full hookups, wifi, activity center with pool, tennis courts, horseshoes and volleyball. Great hiking and biking trails.

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  jim

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 29, 2024

  Gulf State Park Campground

  The Queen of Campgrounds

  What can I say?  Gulf State Park is the one by which all other parks in the region (NW Florida/Alabama) are to be compared.  Everything you want: Hiking, BIKING, access to the beach, fishing, etc.  Many sites have shade and a degree of seclusion.  28 or so paved bicycle trails, great Wifi, etc.

  Only caveat:  Good luck trying to book a site.  Takes a pro, or a bot or something.  It's rightfully popular.

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  Michael D.

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 15, 2024

  Bay Breeze RV on the Bay

  Great little campground

  25 site campground right on the bay. Staff was very friendly, campground was very clean. Very close to some great restaurants, we ate at De Sotos and some the very best crab claws I’ve ever had. Close to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

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  jimmy D.

  Scout

  

  Feb. 27, 2024

  Keesler AFB FamCamp

  Keesler Famcamp

  Great location. Staffs are friendly and helpful. The RV sites are well mark. We will be back to stay

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  Karen S.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 27, 2023

  Gulf State Park Campground

  Spacious sites, amenities and close to ocean, but no dogs

  This was our first visit to Gulf Shores State Park in Alabama.  The check in was as slow as molasses even though they had lots of staff, mostly standing.  Waited in line for 45 minutes with one person ahead of us taking her sweet time to book a future campsite.  Our site was nice, spacious with privacy.  We were worried about the alligators and snakes so kept pups on a short leash.

  The beach was beautiful, with sandy white shores and lots of shells.  However, if you have dogs, it's a no-go so they have to stay back at the camp.  They do have a lovely dog park, right on the lake where dogs can run and swim, but the 'do not feed alligators' was a concern.  Locals said they had never seen one in 15 years... so not sure and not sure I want my dog to be the exception.

  We enjoyed the friendly, southern hospitality of the town and would definitely return.  I would investigate other dog friendly places in the area.

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  Joerg M.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 11, 2023

  Meaher State Park Campground

  Nice location but I thing special

  This site is ok with a mix of nice and ok sites. The sites are a bit crowded but the overall location is nice. Would come back but would also be open to explore other sites in the area

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  Ron H.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 7, 2023

  Meaher State Park Campground

  Really nice!

  Awesome state park! Plenty of room between spaces which are staggered so you aren’t looking out your door at another trailer. We lucked out and got a waterfront site. Had a great seafood dinner at Felix’s just down the road. Would love to come back for more than just a couple of nights.

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  Joel R.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 4, 2023

  Gulf State Park Campground

  Always a pleasurable experience

  This is a great place to camp. We have been here several times. It is always clean, the bathrooms are now all repaired from hurricane damage, there are hiking and biking trails and occasionally wildlife. It is s huge park right on the gulf. They have a fishing pier that is currently closed to finish rebuilding after it was destroyed by a hurricane s few years back. The beach is large, but not dog friendly. There us a dog friendly beach a few miles away in Fort Morgan. Several bathrooms/ showers throughout the park. Sites are large and level. Most Ruth full hookups. There are a few primitive tent sites.

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  Gretchen

  Guide

  

  Aug. 1, 2023

  Gulf Shores-Pensacola West KOA

  Pride in what you do

  I stayed here in July with my 8 year old grandson. It rained nearly the entire time, but the owners kept us up to date via text on serious weather conditions, indoor activities for the kids and held a great BBQ with live music Saturday night once the weather cleared. The bathrooms were clean, pool was beautiful (they texted to let us know when they opened as weather cleared) and we had a great time. I highly recommend them.

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  A T.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 14, 2023

  Meaher State Park Campground

  Beautiful views, even the alligators like them!

  Nice big spots. Beautiful views.

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  Bob P.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 26, 2023

  Blakeley State Park Campground

  Beautiful state park

  Beautiful park, love that it is smaller and felt secure. Enjoyed walking on the dock and view of the water. Went on a treed hike. Not to bad in shade with the water breeze for June.

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  Napunani

  Legend

  

  Jun. 10, 2023

  Gulf State Park Campground

  Pricy State Park Once Fees and Taxes Added

  PROS 

  Quiet 

  Minimal streetlights 

  Site 435 level 

  Asphalt parking pad is extended as an area for the picnic table 

  Pedestal BBQ in good condition and free of ash upon arrival 

  Moveable metal and wooden picnic table 

  Super clean climate controlled bathhouses 

  Very nice, large, park laundromat with coin changing machine. Detergent sold at camp store. 

  Recycling available at dump station 

  Super bike trails 

  Good park WiFi 

  TMobile 3 bars 

  CONS 

  No senior or vet discount 

  15.25% resort fee charged 

  15% sales tax charged

  $5 reservation fee charged 

  Site 425 no shade - we were HOT in January! 

  No info provided that state park does not provide campfire rings. Campfires are permitted but you must bring your own campfire ring/pit 

  Picnic table top rotted leaving large holes and unuseable

  Two roll-off compactors for the campground located at the dump station near the entrance/exit. If you are not camping in that area you are in for a hike.

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  Laci

  Scout

  

  May. 30, 2023

  Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp Resort - Alabama Gulf Coast

  cute little place.

  Lots to do for kids. kinda far from the beach BUT I came for the beach, I never camped until now. But would def come again! My son has enjoyed it so far! (:

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  Mica H.

  Guide

  

  May. 29, 2023

  Gulf State Park Campground

  Great beach spot

  Best kayaking in the area in the lake and walking distance from the beach. I’ll always keep coming back here

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  Michael J.

  Guide

  

  May. 22, 2023

  All About Relaxing RV Park, Mobile, AL

  Quiet with many song birds!!

  Come stay at this wonderful place. Clean SOFT water🤗

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  David B.

  Ranger

  

  May. 7, 2023

  Meaher State Park Campground

  Very nice state park on Mobile Bay

  Meaher is a great state park near Mobile. We stayed one night. Many of the sites are shady. The park streets and sites are asphalt. The park was clean and quiet except for road noise which wasnt bad. Restroom was clean. 

  Stayed in back-in campsite#33 which was waterfront, shady and pretty level. It was an asphalt site with grass on either side. There was long enough parking for my 34 ft TT and truck. Neighbors are not too close. The site included: picnic table on asphalt and BBQ pit. Utilities: 20/30/50A electric in middle. Water in middle, good pressure. Sewer in middle with screw-on fitting. 

  AT&T had 3 bars of 5G and Verizon 2 bars of LTE service. AT&T Speedtest: 8 Mbps down, 2 Mbps up. Verizon Speedtest: 2.5 Mbps down, 6.4 Mbps up. Did not use the available free Wi-Fi. Would stay here again. We camped at Meaher State Park in a Travel Trailer.

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  Dennis R.

  Scout

  

  May. 1, 2023

  Gulf State Park Campground

  Wonderful place

  Great park with many bike trails and a shuttle to the beach. Lots to do in the area.