Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Eight Mile, AL

Mobile County Park Chickasabogue Park and Campground welcomes pets with designated pet-friendly areas throughout the 1,100-acre outdoor recreation site. The campground features both tent and RV sites with electric hookups, water connections, and sewer facilities for extended stays with furry companions. Meaher State Park Campground and Blakeley State Park also accommodate pets on leashes, with concrete pads at Meaher providing level surfaces for RVs and tents. Campers should prepare for the local ant species by bringing borax or baking soda to protect camping equipment. The primitive campsite areas maintain privacy even when parks are crowded, making them suitable for campers with active dogs needing space.

Dog owners should be cautious around water features at several campgrounds, as alligators have been spotted sunning themselves near canals and marshy areas. The dog park at Chickasabogue is clean and well-maintained, offering pets space to run off-leash safely away from wildlife areas. Blakeley State Park provides walking paths along the bay where leashed pets can accompany their owners while exploring Civil War historical sites. Visitors should pack extra bug spray as yellow flies in the area can bite both humans and pets. The nearby sports field at Chickasabogue offers additional exercise space for active dogs. Most campgrounds enforce standard pet policies requiring owners to clean up after their animals, with waste stations available throughout the grounds.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Eight Mile, Alabama (103)

    1. Meaher State Park Campground

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

    "It’s nestled next to Battleship Parkway and makes for an easy jaunt into Mobile to get dinner or check out some of the local brews/night spots."

    "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."

    2. Blakeley State Park Campground

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

    "There's a lot of cool Civil War history to witness, as well as a beautiful walking path/deck along the bay."

    "**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."

    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

    "Clean, safe, convenient, friendly, fun place, cool pool, great gathering areas, great patios and great dog park. The sites are level and hook-ups are convenient."

    "Clean, safe, convenient, friendly, fun place, cool pool, great gathering areas, great patios and great dog park. The sites are level and hook-ups are convenient."

    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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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Eight Mile, AL

527 Reviews of 103 Eight Mile Campgrounds


  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 6, 2020

    Bay Palms RV Resort

    Not our style but appears to be a very nice RV park

    If RV parks are your thing, you will likely enjoy staying here. I would rate it a 4 based on friendliness of staff and amenities but lower on location and layout (parking lot style). This is simply because of the fact that we travel in our campervan and only wish to spend a limited amount of time IN our van as opposed to larger RVs that are more conducive to staying inside.

    Rates vary from $35/night full gravel back-in during the winter to $55/night for a premium pull-through in the summer. Weekly rates are also available. Military and Good Sam discounts are also given. 

    Amenities include a heated pool, community room, dog park, gym (new equipment was being delivered the day I visited) and new laundry appliances due to be delivered. This RV park is located on the road to Dauphin Island, about eight miles away. I don’t think you would be on your way to/from anywhere so it is not likely you would stay here as a stopover but if you were coming with a group or escaping the winter, this might be a nice place for you.

  • Y
    Sep. 8, 2022

    Shepard State Park Campground

    Lots to do here!

    The primitive campsite was very nice. Even though the park was a bit crowded we still had privacy. The dog park was perfect for our two large dog, very clean. My toddler had a very easy time walking around which was a huge plus!  The marsh trails were perfect for viewing wildlife. 10/10, would recommend!

  • B
    May. 14, 2024

    Deer Creek RV Park

    Highly Recommend and will stay here again

    We stayed at Deer Creek RV Park after returning from Florida headed back out west and this place is awesome. It is very conveniently located off I-65 and the park is very well kept, bathhouses are immaculate and very large. Has a dog park which our dog loved being off leash and owners are very nice, informative and can also recommend great restaurants around. They also have two other RV sites close to Gulf Shores and OWA in Foley. Highly recommend!

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 14, 2025

    Alabama Coast Campground

    Very nice spot!

    Extremely scenic and friendly staff. Great playground, 2 dog parks. Would stay again!

  • Karen S.
    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.

  • Jaimee D.
    Nov. 22, 2020

    Gulf Shores-Pensacola West KOA

    Enjoyed Our Stay

    We stayed for the weekend. First thoughts were that it felt a bit cramped. We had an issue with the electrical that we couldn’t figure out, but one of the campground workers was very nice and tried to help us figure out the issue. We loved walking to the waterfront. My son enjoyed the basketball court. My kids loved the pool. It was quiet at night. The dog park consists of two fenced in areas which was nice because my dog gets bored quickly of the same area, so I alternated between the two. Overall it was a decent stay. The basic pull throughs do not have a fire pit, which sucked because it was chilly at night. The store was nice, as well. There is an entrance and an exit on opposite ends of the park - the exit is a bit tight and my husband was nervous to pull the camper that way. We noticed several people going out the entrance because it’s easier, just a heads up.

  • Kloee S.
    Mar. 20, 2022

    Ahoy RV Resort

    Nice clean park with friendly staff

    This is a nice RV Park with lots of ammenties, like shuffleboard, pickleball, basketball, social room, pool with cool slide and a dog park. Its pretty close to the highway, so you get road noise, but its not bad. The drive in is about 1/4 mile of dirt road, but the park is paved with decent sized gravel sites, patios, picnic table and firepit and there is a "lake" in the middle of the park. The park is surrounded by tall pine trees, which is really nice. It was pretty expensive, and is 15 miles from the beach (66 for one night including discount), so not sure that we'd be back, but their weekly and monthly fees arent so bad. Overall a very nice park.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 9, 2023

    Sun Outdoors Orange Beach

    Lots of concrete

    This is an all Inclusive RV Resort! Lots of spaces, but very few RVs when we were there. Sites are all concrete with easy access hookups. Not much shade. 2 pools, one adult only. Dog Park, laundry, tennis courts, gulf cart rental. They even have a business center. Walking trails connect to Gulf State Park. They do a lot of planned activities which can be annoying. Long term or short term sites available.

  • Jaimee D.
    Apr. 2, 2021

    Ahoy RV Resort

    Fun time!

    We had a great time at Ahoy RV Resort! We rode bikes around the campground and outside of the campground on the surrounding dirt roads. They have volleyball, basketball and tennis courts, and tetherball. If you don’t have a volleyball or basketball, they have some equipment at the store that appears like you can borrow or rent. The kids had fun at the pool. Our neighbors were great! The staff was great. We didn’t do much in terms of “community” activities but they did have some evening stuff going on. There was a beautiful fog that came early morning. All around good time. Would return again. Also, there’s a fun little dog park!


Guide to Eight Mile

Discovering pet-friendly camping options near Eight Mile, Alabama, opens up a world of adventure for you and your furry companions. With various campgrounds offering amenities and activities tailored for pet owners, you can enjoy the great outdoors without leaving your pets behind.

Dog owners appreciate spacious sites and amenities

Pet owners like the variety of activities available

  • At Blakeley State Park Campground, you can take your dog on scenic hikes through the park's trails while enjoying the historical surroundings.
  • Chickasabogue Park provides opportunities for kayaking and biking, making it a great spot for active pet owners.
  • Live Oak Landing features a boat ramp and scenic areas for leisurely walks with your dog along the Tensaw River.

Tips for camping with dogs near Eight Mile

  • Ensure your pet is comfortable by bringing their favorite bedding and toys when you stay at Homestead RV Community, known for its spacious sites and friendly atmosphere.
  • Keep your dog leashed and clean up after them at Shady Acres Campground, where you can enjoy shaded spots and full hookups.
  • Consider visiting I-10 Kampground for a quick overnight stay, ensuring your pet has a safe and clean environment while you travel.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Eight Mile, AL is Meaher State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 32 reviews.

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