Best Cabin Camping near Dauphin Island, AL
Several cabin options exist near Dauphin Island, Alabama, with varying levels of amenities and comfort. Blakeley State Park Campground offers primitive cabins known as "Squirrels Nest" with basic accommodations - two wooden platforms for beds (twin and queen size), a sink without running water, and screened walls that provide an open-air experience. Gulf State Park Campground provides more modern cabin accommodations with full utilities, while Dauphin Island Campground features cabin rentals within walking distance of the beach. Cabins at Meaher State Park include water views and full hookups. A review mentioned, "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 are two wooden platforms for beds."
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Gulf Shores-Pensacola West KOA offers traditional KOA-style cabins with amenities like grills, fire pits, picnic tables and wooden decks. Stop N Rest RV Park provides rental cabins that serve as convenient bases for exploring nearby attractions including Bellingrath Gardens. Most cabins require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when beach access is most desirable. Pet policies vary by location, with many allowing pets but requiring owners to clean up after them. As one visitor noted, "We had reserved a campsite for our camper van, with my elderly parents renting a cabin at lakeside eagle cabins. It was phenomenal. New, modern, three bedroom cabin with awesome screen porch."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. The primitive cabins at Blakeley State Park have no running water in the sink, so campers should plan accordingly. More developed cabins at Gulf State Park and Mobile Oaks RV Resort (formerly Johnny's RV Resort) include climate control and basic kitchen facilities. Visitors staying in cabins near Dauphin Island have access to seafood markets, with one reviewer mentioning Skinners seafood market where "you can order fresh seafood from the steamer." Cabin guests should check specific amenity lists when booking, as furnishing levels vary significantly between rustic and deluxe options.
