Best Campgrounds near Eight Mile, AL

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.

Best Camping Sites Near Eight Mile, Alabama (129)

    1. Meaher State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Daphne, AL
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (251) 626-5529

    "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."

    2. Blakeley State Park Campground

    31 Reviews
    Spanish Fort, AL
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (251) 626-5581

    "**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."

    3. Chickasabogue Park - Temporarily Closed

    9 Reviews
    Eight Mile, AL
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (251) 574-2267

    "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."

    4. All About Relaxing RV Park, Mobile, AL

    10 Reviews
    Theodore, AL
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (251) 375-0661

    $50 - $65 / night

    "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."

    5. Mobile County Park Chickasabogue Park and Campground

    1 Review
    Eight Mile, AL
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (251) 574-2267

    "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."

    6. Shady Acres Campground

    3 Reviews
    Mobile, AL
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (251) 478-0013

    $41 - $46 / night

    "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."

    7. Harper - Blakeley State Park

    4 Reviews
    Spanish Fort, AL
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (251) 626-5581

    $20 - $30 / night

    "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."

    8. Apalachee RV Campground - Blakeley State Park

    4 Reviews
    Spanish Fort, AL
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (251) 626-5581

    "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."

    9. I-10 Kampground

    4 Reviews
    Theodore, AL
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (251) 653-9816

    "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"

    10. Deer Creek RV Park

    1 Review
    Eight Mile, AL
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (251) 241-0479

    $0 - $1 / night

    "It is very conveniently located off I-65 and the park is very well kept, bathhouses are immaculate and very large."

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546 Reviews of 129 Eight Mile Campgrounds


  • Todd B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 28, 2026

    Davis Bayou Campground — Gulf Islands National Seashore

    Clean, well run park. Very inexpensive.

    Very clean park. Very inexpensive. I believe i paid $22/noght for W/E site. The staff is federal and are very particular. Do NOT speed. Sites are fairly spaced out and most are pretty level. Dump station access is a little awkward but I was able to get a 40' fifth wheel through. I saw longer rigs there.

  • K
    Jan. 24, 2026

    Creekside RV Resort Site 56

    Beautiful RV resort in the perfect location

    We looked at a lot of RV resorts and campgrounds in the Foley–Gulf Shores area, and Creekside was the clear favorite. It sits right on the main road beside OWA and the ball fields, but the driveway leads to a private, tucked-away area. You get the best of both worlds: Privacy and a peaceful atmosphere, with unmatched proximity to everything in town. One of the things we loved most is how it doesn’t feel like a typical RV park with endless rows of concrete pads. The landscaping and vegetation give it a beautiful, neighborhood-like vibe. Palm trees, plants, pergolas, gazebos, and day pavilions make it feel more like a small community than a campground. 

    Site 56 especially stood out to us. The grassy area next to the woods adds a sense of space and gives you shade when you need it most. The large table under the pergola is the perfect place to relax, eat outside, or just enjoy a quiet evening. It’s also conveniently located near the pool, laundry, clubhouse, and bathhouse. Another big plus: Each site has its own fiber internet, so you’re not sharing bandwidth with the whole park. That’s a huge deal if you work remotely or just want reliable streaming. 

    Overall, Creekside is beautifully maintained, thoughtfully designed, and in an ideal location. We’re very glad we chose it.

  • L
    Jan. 12, 2026

    Pirates Cove RrrrV Park

    Overall good, with a few quirks

    Overall, it’s a good park. I do have a few comments for improvement, if the owners are reading.  1) At check-in, after driving for hours, I was handed a dog waiver to sign. It was typed, front and back of the sheet. My husband’s outside in the truck blocking parking spaces with our rig, so I couldn’t stand there for 20 minutes reading it. I just signed it. The employee at check-in didn’t tell me what it said or anything, and didn’t give me a copy to read later. Best practice we’ve seen in our years of full-timing is this: put two affidavits in front of the person, highlight the poop and leash rules while telling them “these are the rule: pick up the poop and keep the dog contained at all times,” have them sign both, give one to the customer and keep one in the office. Otherwise, the customer can claim they were not told the policy. During our time there, we witnessed 3 occasions where dogs were loose. One ran out of the site aggressively toward us while we were walking past with our dog leashed. (Of course, it was not one of the “banned breeds,” it was a small dog, but if it had attacked OUR dog and there had been a fight, you know who would have been kicked out of the park.) There was also someone allowing their dog to poop on the sidewalk and not picking it up, dog poop on the ground in the “dog park” and I almost stepped in one while guiding the husband into our site. The managers could avoid a lot of this if they stressed their policies and gave a copy of it to people upon check-in.  2) The park was almost all retired snowbirds while we were here. We are also retired. Many activities geared toward children. Some of the activities geared toward adults don’t start until 7pm. Of course, the park is not run by retirees, so they probably don’t realize that we are more likely to attend an activity if it starts earlier. Something that starts at 7 and won’t end until 9 or 10 isn’t going to appeal to us.  3) Hot tubs are not for children. The pickleball court is not for children. We brought our pickleball gear, but could not play because the net was ruined. One day the court had basketballs in it. There IS a basketball court. There is NO reason for children to take them into the pickleball court, pull the net down and ruin it for the adults who are paying to stay here. 4) The activity room is large, and they hold a lot of events in there, but the building is all metal including the ceiling. The acoustics are horrible! You can’t hear people talking nearby, and when they play music for dancing, it just reverberates off the metal. Some foam panels on the ceiling would help.    Summary: the park is clean enough, it’s convenient to a lot of things, but management needs to pay attention to a few things.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 31, 2025

    Gulf State Park Campground

    Great location. Many amenities.

    This is a very large campground nicely located for those that love the beach. Gulf Shores has a fantastic white sand beach with clear water and the campground gives you plenty of access. There is also a pool, pickle ball courts, and many miles of biking and hiking trails. It is not a quiet retreat in the woods but it’s a fantastic place to stay if you want a great location in Gulf Shores.

  • Todd B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 20, 2025

    Davis Bayou Campground — Gulf Islands National Seashore

    Gem of a park

    Nice little park, that's clean and cheap. We'll maintained with a mostly friendly staff. Spots are just a tad tight but not on top of each other. They are very serious about speed and parking on grass but allow beagles to howl/bark into the wee hours. Great location. Easy access to Boloxi and Gulfport.

  • John K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 19, 2025

    Davis Bayou Campground — Gulf Islands National Seashore

    First stop in Mississippi

    This place was perfect for me and my Macaw. We were back in a loop on site 13 for two weeks. The showers were nice and hot for me. I had a great trail to do my daily walks. People are always nice when I'm out camping so that's a plus.

  • Nancy K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 3, 2025

    Gulf State Park Campground

    Rogue Racoon Raids Campsite

    This park is beyond hugh and it has anything you could think of. There are only a few tent campsites. There are over 500 sites and each loop has it's own camphost. When I arrived the firepit was loaded with trash and food. Guess sites are not checked when campers leave. While getting setup the Racoon paid its first visit. The big downside to the tent sites is that there is not any place to get water. Had I known I would have purchased water before I got there. There are numerous hiking trail even a dog park with a lake for the dogs,

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 13, 2025

    Shepard State Park Campground

    Great place

    We have stayed here on at least two occasions. There are numerous trails, almost all sites are heavily shaded and it’s very peaceful. The sites are not on top of each other for the most part. We stayed at site 24 on the last trip. It was challenging to back into this site with a 34’ travel trailer but we finally prevailed. Other sites appeared easier to access. The staff is wonderful and very helpful.


Guide to Eight Mile

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.

What to do

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."

What campers like

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."

What you should know

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."

Tips for camping with families

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."

Tips from RVers

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 129 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 33 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.