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Mobile County Park Chickasabogue Park and Campground serves as the primary camping destination in Eight Mile, Alabama, providing a range of accommodation options including tent sites, RV spaces with full hookups, and drive-in access. Located in Mobile County, this established campground features electrical hookups, water access, showers, and toilets. Campers can choose from sites with varying amenities, from more primitive options to those with sewer hookups. The campground is positioned near natural areas that allow for outdoor recreation while remaining accessible from major routes through southern Alabama. Several other campgrounds within driving distance include Meaher State Park Campground in Spanish Fort and Blakeley State Park Campground, both offering additional camping facilities with cabin options.
Road access to camping areas near Eight Mile is generally good, with most developed campgrounds accommodating standard vehicles. The region experiences hot, humid summers typical of the Gulf Coast area, with milder winter temperatures making year-round camping possible at most facilities. Many campgrounds in the area operate throughout all seasons, though reservations are recommended, especially during spring and fall when weather conditions are most favorable. Mobile County Park Chickasabogue Park has fire rings with firewood delivery available at campsites. Bathroom facilities vary in quality across the area's campgrounds, with some visitors noting concerns about maintenance. According to one visitor, "This is our go to campground in Mobile, AL. We stay here to visit family locally. Nice MTB trails. Disc golf course for a small fee. RV camping is like $28 for full hook ups."
The natural setting attracts campers looking for outdoor recreation opportunities without venturing far from urban amenities. Chickasabogue Park provides hiking trails, mountain biking paths, and water access for swimming, fishing, and paddling. Several campers highlight the park's spaciousness and recreational options as significant draws. One review noted, "There are hiking trails, a sports complex, a playground, a small beach area with roped off swimming and covered picnic tables, a boat dock and canoe/kayak rental." Sites are described as spacious, with many accommodating multiple tents or larger RVs. Highway noise is mentioned in some reviews as a potential drawback at certain campgrounds in the region. The camping experience generally balances natural surroundings with proximity to Mobile's urban amenities, making it suitable for both overnight stays and longer visits.
"Nice flat sites in the pines and next to the Bay. Bathhouses are nice. Only problem is they are push button showers so it takes a couple pushes to get it hot."
"**This park is in the middle of the delta, giving easy access to the water and lovely views. Trails are short but the boardwalk connecting the two parts of the park is incredible."
"**When you think Alabama this is the kind of beauty you imagine. The water, huge oak and cypress trees, Spanish moss, boardwalks are all lovely to explore."
"Most sites have some privacy but a few are close to neighboring sites. Its a short walk to the bathhouse and tons of hiking trails are nearby."
"Chickasabogue is a bit run down but it’s a great spot to get away from the bustle of daily life. There’s a sports field, water access, and several short, easy paths to hKe."
"There are hiking trails leading off from the site. The ants were not a problem & definitely not as bad as compared to other local sites I've camped at."
"I sent an email via Dyrt app early in the morning, before we departed from a boondock location. The owner called me 20 minutes after they opened, she was very nice and informative."
"It's a little drive to a store"
from $50 - $65 / night
Check Availability"Nice mtb trails. Disc golf course for a small fee. Rv camping is like 28$ for full hook ups. Local tv received easily. Sites level but mostly dirt."
"Close to the USS Alabama Mem. Park and about an hour to Gulf Shores. About a half hour to Dauphin Island. Stayed 12 days while WFC. Mike, the property mgr. was great."
"Slightly unlevel gravel, drive through spot, not enough to worry about blocking. Good amount of shade! Trash can available at each site. Full hookups and cable."
from $41 - $46 / night
Check Availability"April 4, 2021 Camper Van Site: Harper #7 Primitive 20 Over 2,000 acres crisscrossed with trails."
"Love the history here as well as the various trails for hiking, biking, or horseback riding. Still can’t believe that this woodsy campground is minutes away from Mobile."
from $20 - $30 / night
Check Availability"Kayaking trails all around in the park and local. Close by to big city life but camping in the wild yonder"
"It is very close to Mobile, but also very secluded. There is alot of space between sites and lots to see and do within the campground also."
"People are very friendly there the bathrooms are nice and clean the showers everything is maintained and And I love the way you drive up hook up to your RV power is there everything is real nice"
"It is very conveniently located off I-65 and the park is very well kept, bathhouses are immaculate and very large."
from $0 - $1 / night
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ScoutIt has camper spots or rents campers that are already hooked up with cable there is a swimming hole a little further down the road pretty nice people own it not far from bellingrath gardens, the bayou and dauphin island is only 20 mins away. It's a little drive to a store
TravelerWe are here during the week. Its affordable, very clean, nice bathhouse, RV sites have electric (50/30/110) water and sewer. Very friendly and helpful staff. Conveniently located for nearby fishing.
GuideThis is a Class A community where all properties are individually owned, with rental opportunities available for durations ranging from a few days to several months. The residents are known for their welcoming and hospitable nature. The location is highly desirable, offering close proximity to the beach and numerous attractions, including the wharf and Florabama.
TravelerThis is a nice campground and convenient to beach, restaurants, and shopping within walking distance. There also many activities just a short drive away. The campground is clean and site have full hookups, concrete pads and patio with nice tables. They have a pool, bathhouse with a laundry and a clubhouse with bathroom and showers also. We stayed 5 nights and enjoyed our stay and the people were very pleasant. The cost was a bit higher than we would normally pay but all in all we were pleased. The biggest con is that because of it’s close to beach the traffic was heavy at times. If I want to stay in Gulf Shores again I would consider staying here again.
ScoutVery laid back, has all the essentials with out the crowds, very affordable, staff was very helpful, great location! We will definitely stay again.
ScoutI would be very wary of staying here long term. The landlord has been a thorn in my side from pretty early on. I am in the military and stayed here for 7 months, and during this time I tried to accommodate Mary’s ever revolving requests to the best of my ability. The reason I left was because I dealt with harassment and relentless pestering from the landlord, Mary. There are some positives like location, size of property, access to internet, and the RV neighbors. There are also plenty of negatives. Mary snoops unannounced, engages in unreasonable surveillance, and aggressively uses her phone to monitor our daily life. At the end of the day, Mary will always look for a problem. By the way she acts and some of the reasoning she uses, it seems that Mary would prefer to live alone. So, unless you’re a hermit crab that rarely comes and goes, doesn’t use the outside space, and have all potential projects completed find somewhere else to live. Unfortunately it took me this long to realize there are far better options at much cheaper prices in this area.
Below are a few of the many frustrating interactions I had on property.
When I arrived, I was given permission to work on projects like truck maintenance or RV mods. Mary’s website listed quiet hours at 9:00pm but I was always finished by dark. later was told to stop work by dark then again it was changed to 5pm(on a weekend). Regardless of how much that frustrated me, I complied. Still, she would uninvitedly enter our space to grill me about what work I was doing and when it would be done as if I was again inconveniencing her. I talked with all neighbors and the only person that was bothered was Mary.
I started a small welding project using a 125amp gas-less welder(power of a microwave) and welding blankets (all while keeping a safe distance from other RVs). Mary and I went back and forth on this one for a while. Power consumption was her main concern, to which I agreed to pay the bill difference. Then it was the fire hazard, which is ironic because there are fire pits and open flame fires are permitted. I was also told I should have ASKED mary’s permission before purchasing the welder. Nonetheless, when Mary said no welding/angle grinding I complied.
There is a 5mph sign posted, which we respected, yet my wife and I received an abundance of messages about slowing down because we could potentially ruin the dirt driveway. The harsh rainstorms and flooding have more effect on the road than us but…again we comply. What really pissed me off was the relentlessly videotaping every time we entered or exited the property, as if she could prove our speed from a phone camera. This is when she started violating tenant/landlord acts like the Mississippi common law know as the implied covenant of quiet enjoyment.
When Mary mows the grass she keeps the deflector open which sent projectiles at my camper.
There is no laundry facility or designated drying rack so we often got complaints about our towels being hung up to dry. We have dogs that need washed/dried and don’t want wet dog stench towels drip drying inside a small RV.
Mary is obsessed with keeping every space and trash can spotless, and routinely checks your trash for bugs. Flies and maggots are inevitable in a hot/humid climate but this lack of understanding didn’t stop Mary from blowing up both my and my wife’s phones about cleaning, even though I cleaned the can with Clorox every week. She requests we store meat waste in our freezer until trash day…our RV has a 3 cubic foot freezer . Laughable request. Mary also lingers and takes pictures of your area if it’s not kept to her standards. Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t appreciate unannounced visits from people taking pictures of my belongings or rummaging through my trash.
Mary called the sheriffs deputy to report threatening behavior from myself. I was adjusting my RV, in the rain unfortunately, when Mary demanded my wife get out of the storm. To which I replied our safety is my responsibility. She persists with mundane points and begins to record us yet again. I text back stop harassing me, which made her feel calling the cops was an appropriate response. The deputy sided with me, agrees she’s being overbearing and out of line, gives us friendly advice to leave(we were in the process of packing up), then states she didn’t even call the right department because we were out of his jurisdiction. He and I exchange friendly small talk then he leaves. No reprimand because it’s recognized that the landlord was in fact the issue.
If you’ve read this far and still decide to stay here long term. Good luck.
GuideIf you're looking for some where to stay so you can take you kids to owa water park, this place is just around the corner. Beaches are 7 miles away. Not very private but its quiet.
TravelerUnable to stay at this site as they operate on the 10 year tule
GuideWe have stayed at Gulf State Park several times. This is a busy campground with full amenities. It has level paved sites. There are some primitive sites with a little more privacy for tent camping. Its a bit expensive but has full hookups, a pool, laundromat, boat launch, nature center and tons of walking trails. Several sites are near the lakes and creeks. This is NOT on the beach but your pass gets you free parking at the Gulf State Park beach and the Pier which are both minutes from the campground.
Camping near Eight Mile, Alabama offers several options within a 30-minute drive of Interstate 10 and Highway 45. The Gulf Coast region experiences high humidity with summer temperatures often exceeding 90°F, while winter temperatures typically range from 40-65°F. Most campgrounds in the area remain open year-round, with spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) providing the most comfortable weather conditions for outdoor activities.
Paddling opportunities: Blakeley State Park Campground provides water access for kayaking with several trails in the surrounding Mobile-Tensaw Delta. "Beautiful pines and waterfront spaces are spread apart nicely. This is really a diamond in the rough!" according to Mark B.
Mountain biking: The trail system at Chickasabogue Park offers dedicated mountain bike paths of varying difficulty levels. One visitor notes, "Not one of my favorites but there Is a good size river to swim and kayak. It's very muddy and not in the best part of town."
Historical exploration: Blakeley State Park features 2,000 acres with preserved Civil War sites and ghost town remains. A camper shared: "2000 acres, walking auto cell phone tours of civil war, boat tours. Big pull through rv spots and a tent campground. Awesome."
Private wooded sites: Harper - Blakeley State Park offers secluded tent camping. "Harper loop, where I camped, is at least a mile into the woods and has no hook ups. The sites have picnic tables and fire rings and offer decent privacy. Bath house is 7 minute walk," writes Lisa S.
Full hookup value: All About Relaxing RV Park provides full-service sites with extras. "This is the best campground we have ever been in (camping for over 15 years). Customer service is hands down the best we have ever experienced," says Caroline S.
Swimming access: Several campgrounds offer water access for cooling off. At Chickasabogue Park, according to one visitor, "There is hiking, a sports complex, a playground, a small beach area with roped off swimming and covered picnic tables, a boat dock and canoe/kayak rental."
Varying site quality: Campground conditions can differ significantly between parks. At Apalachee RV Campground, "Some sites are level some are more difficult to level," notes John W.
Insects and wildlife: Prepare for bugs, especially in warmer months. "Bugs are not nearly as bad as I expected. Lots of wildlife including deer that come very close," reports a camper at Apalachee Campground.
Highway noise: Some campgrounds near major roads experience traffic noise. One reviewer at Meaher State Park mentioned, "The park is between two highways, but we didn't notice the noise."
Bathroom conditions: Facilities vary widely between parks. At Harper Campground, one camper reported, "The restroom is nice and clean, showers are hot, and dumpsters are close to restrooms, but is a bit of a walk since the campground is so spacious."
Playground access: Meaher State Park Campground offers family-friendly amenities. "Beautiful clean park. Getting upgraded. Two wonderful boardwalks. One to the Bayou. Ice machine, showers cabins, upgraded tent sites and wifi," writes John R.
Water recreation: Family swimming areas provide supervised water access. At Chickasabogue Park, "There are hiking trails, a sports complex, a playground, a small beach area with roped off swimming and covered picnic tables, a boat dock and canoe/kayak rental."
Educational opportunities: Historical parks offer learning experiences. At Blakeley State Park, "Over 2,000 acres crisscrossed with trails. Interesting replication of the ghost town of Blakeley which disappeared around 1830, but before then it rivaled Mobile in population and economy."
Covered picnic areas: Several parks provide sheltered eating spaces during rain or intense sun. As one camper noted about Chickasabogue Park, "Nice covered patios with tables near swimming area."
Level sites: I-10 Kampground provides easy access for larger rigs. "People are very friendly there the bathrooms are nice and clean the showers everything is maintained and And I love the way you drive up hook up to your RV power is there everything is real nice," notes Noel R.
Pull-through availability: Several campgrounds offer drive-through sites for easier parking. At Blakeley State Park, one camper mentioned, "HUGE sites, very secluded. If I look really hard through the woods I can see a neighbor."
Big rig accessibility: Not all parks accommodate larger vehicles. At Apalachee RV Campground, "It is very close to Mobile, but also very secluded. There is alot of space between sites and lots to see and do within the campground also."
Proximity to necessities: RVers appreciate locations near services. One camper at Meaher State Park noted, "Great location for events in Mobile and Baldwin counties. Site are level and paved. All have FHU I believe."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Eight Mile, AL?
According to TheDyrt.com, Eight Mile, AL offers a wide range of camping options, with 138 campgrounds and RV parks near Eight Mile, AL and 2 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Eight Mile, AL?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Eight Mile, AL is Meaher State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 37 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Eight Mile, AL?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Eight Mile, AL.
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