Best Glamping near Foley, AL

Gulf State Park Campground and Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp Resort offer upscale glamping accommodations near the Alabama Gulf Coast. Both locations feature climate-controlled glamping tents with comfortable beds, electricity, and private outdoor spaces. The Retreat RV & Campground on Styx River has added glamping options with waterfront views. One guest shared, "The glamping tents have a pinterest beach vibe and are clean with all the comforts you need for a luxury outdoor experience." These accommodations provide a perfect balance between outdoor immersion and resort-style comfort, with most sites including picnic tables, grills, and proximity to modern bathhouses with showers.

Fort Pickens Campground at Gulf Islands National Seashore combines glamping with historical exploration, situated near pristine beaches and a 19th-century military fort. Visitors enjoy fishing from piers, swimming in the Gulf, and wildlife viewing including pelicans, alligators, and coastal birds. The extensive bike trail network at Gulf State Park connects glamping accommodations to beaches via scenic boardwalks. According to a camper, "The thoughtfulness put into the amenities shows that they want you to enjoy your stay, offering a fire-pit and minimal kitchen equipment so you don't need much." Most glamping sites in the area remain open year-round, with peak season running April through October when advance reservations are strongly recommended.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Foley, Alabama (22)

1. Gulf State Park Campground
102 Reviews
Orange Beach, AL
10 miles
Website
+1 (251) 948-7275
"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"

"But, we could see the lake across the road, and we were really close to the air conditioned bath house/restrooms, and within a short walk from the swimming pool, nature center, lily pond, camp store, air"
2. Fort Pickens Campground — Gulf Islands National Seashore
98 Reviews
Gulf Breeze, FL
25 miles
Website
+1 (850) 934-2622
$20 - $40 / night
"There are water and electric hookups snd a dump station in all but D loop. Bathrooms and showers. Every site is just a short walk to the beach."

"Gorgeous white sand beaches a short walk from the campground. Clean, great hot showers, level asphalt pads, water and electric, dump station on site."

3. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp Resort - Alabama Gulf Coast
12 Reviews
Elberta, AL
9 miles
Website
+1 (251) 986-3566
"Campsites have a fire pit, so we made s’mores. They have a store with everything we needed, which was really nice. The staff was great and accommodating. And bonus - you can earn Yogi points!"

"Enjoy taking the grandkids to Jellystone campground in Elberta, Alabama. "
4. Gulf Shores-Pensacola West KOA
20 Reviews
Lillian, AL
13 miles
Website
+1 (251) 961-1717
"Dog friendly park that is away from the major city hubs, nothing but the beach is walkable. Our site was level with a grill, fire pit, picnic table and a wooden deck."

"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."

5. Bay Breeze RV on the Bay
10 Reviews
Gulf Shores, AL
13 miles
Website
+1 (251) 540-2362
$59 - $76 / night
"This was the closest thing I have found to a camping experience near the Gulf of America. Most RV parks in this region are sterile asphalt and concrete, but Bay Breeze is different."

"We canceled our reservations and they were kind enough to give us back our deposit."
6. Blue Angel Park
11 Reviews
Lillian, FL
16 miles
Website
+1 (850) 390-6133
$7 - $75 / night
"We did some paddle-boarding and walked trails. There is so much more we want to do, like play volleyball, mini golf, go kayaking, and ride bikes. It was quiet at quiet time, no problems."

"Electric, water with Dump Station. Very friendly staff. Quiet. Great area for long dog walks in the woods. We are repeat customers. 😎"

7. Meaher State Park Campground
32 Reviews
Daphne, AL
24 miles
Website
+1 (251) 626-5529
"**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."

"Reserved a nice spot next to the Bay. Well kept campground. We arrived at 10 pm; site closed at 7, but we thought we would have access since we had a reservation."
8. Blakeley State Park Campground
30 Reviews
Spanish Fort, AL
25 miles
Website
+1 (251) 626-5581
"There are two wooden platforms for beds. A twin and a queen, and barstools to sit inside and look out into the woods, over the hill in which they are nestled."

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

9. Gulf Coast RV Park
1 Review
Gulf Shores, AL
7 miles
Website
+1 (251) 968-6494
"Beautiful area, with great biking and hiking trails. Very close to the beach and shopping. The sites are mostly very good size and there are lots of sites to choose from!!"
10. The Retreat RV & Campground On Styx River
7 Reviews
Robertsdale, AL
17 miles
Website
$20 - $150 / night
"The retreat offers several amenities including showers, laundromat, and gas grills. There are even bouncy houses and playgrounds for the kids."

"Ice on site always a plus."

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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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Rose Alice W.
Guide
Jul. 5, 2019
Gulf State Park Campground
Beautiful park, so many things to do!
We stayed 4 nights at Gulf State Park, over the 4th of July, 2019. We made the reservations online, and would have done better to have made them a few months earlier, so that we could have insured more shade for our site. But, we could see the lake across the road, and we were really close to the air conditioned bath house/restrooms, and within a short walk from the swimming pool, nature center, lily pond, camp store, air conditioned laundry, tennis courts,swings, etc. It was a pretty good site, if lacking good shade. There was a camp dog show, a poster contest, a bicycle decorating parade/contest, and an ongoing day camp for the kids (seemed to be Christian based, and we didn’t have time to check it out). The beach is not close enough to walk, but you drive to a parking lot and walk out on the boardwalk next to a pavilion which has restrooms, and an outdoor shower to help you get rid of sand. Waves are pretty calm, so older kids a can enjoy it without having to have an adult holding them. Nice afternoon breezes. When we needed medical care for a problem, the staff were very helpful in telling us which place would be best for our needs. Friendly staff all round. We all felt very safe in this campground.
Amber L.
Traveler
Nov. 10, 2022
The Retreat RV & Campground On Styx River
Welcoming
The retreat offers several amenities including showers, laundromat, and gas grills. There are even bouncy houses and playgrounds for the kids.

It's located on the river and they have a pet beach separate so even your dogs can enjoy the water.

The camp manager is nice and very helpful. They are definitely a great asset.

Full service hookups are currently limited as they work on an expansion, but they do have plenty of water/power hookups both off and on the river. There's also a cabin, glamping tents, and a tiny house. There are plenty of shaded spots.

There are a few long term residents who are friendly and welcoming.

I definitely recommend this campground for a fun, relaxing stay.
Rebekah C.
Scout
Jun. 11, 2018
Gulf State Park Campground
Fun!
this park is amazing! very clean bathrooms and they are air conditioned. Nice pool and the Nature center is really neat. We got to hold reptiles. They have plenty of trails to walk! You can fish on their fishing dock in lake Shelby. The park in located across the street from the ocean! Laundry room is very clean and you can look out onto lake Shelby from the laundry room area. This place is super fun for kids!
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janet H.
Legend
Apr. 8, 2021
Gulf State Park Campground
Beaches and bikes
Gulf Shores Alabama Gulf State Park Current camping spot on the canal. Ours is a nice pull thru with electric and water. Almost 500 sites here from tent to big rig friendly. Spacious sites, some with foliage, some with Lake or canal views. Grills but no fire pits. Right now there's a shortage of usable bath houses because of hurricane damage repairs in progress. Good wifi, local TV, and cell service. Close to stores and dining. Free access to adjacent pier. Great coastal access. Free use of bikes. Lots of great paved and boardwalk trails. Gators, snakes, armadillos and birds reside here.
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janet H.
Legend
Jan. 6, 2022
Gulf State Park Campground
Great State park on coast
Gulf Shores Alabama Gulf State Park Current camping spot on the canal. Ours is a nice pull thru with electric and water. Almost 500 sites here from tent to big rig friendly. Spacious sites, some with foliage, some with Lake or canal views. Grills but no fire pits. There are a few community pits. Right now there's a shortage of usable bath houses because of hurricane damage repairs still in progress. Good local TV, and cell service. Close to stores and dining. Free access to adjacent pier. Great coastal access. Free use of bikes. Lots of great paved and boardwalk trails. Gators, snakes, armadillos and birds reside here.
Karla T.
Scout
Nov. 26, 2023
Navarre Beach Camping Resort
Southern Hospitality at its Best!
Staff: once again the entire staff is a living definition of southern hospitality. The moment you step on the property you are greeted with staff that actually want to be there, everyone from office, store, clubhouse and maintenance. They do an amazing job at setting a welcoming and accommodating atmosphere for all patrons. 5 STARS! Accommodations: Grounds: well maintained and clean; Pool Area: Clean and pool is HEATED. Cabins: clean and have a pinterest beach vibe! Pet Area: clean, double gated, lighted with bench poo bags supplied! Pet friendly. Pier and beach area very clean with swings and super comfortable lounge chairs to soak up all the sun and breeze. Pier is great for fishing and benches along the pier provide a great way to view sunrise and sunset. Club house: during our stay they hosted an amazing THANKSGIVING dinner and a paint night; also features a large screen tv and seating areas for those occasional rainy days. On the weekends they have breakfast on the grill, best breakfast I've had in a long time(shout out to the cook and staff:) Playground area is lighted with a box of sand toys and various other toys to keep the kidos busy. Atmosphere: There is NO OTHER campground in the area that beats the atmosphere at this campground. The staff and the care they take to make sure everyone's experience is the best is hands down the best in this area. I honestly can't think of one thing that would have made our stay more enjoyable. This is the second time I've stayed here.
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Meghan S.
Scout
May. 16, 2018
Gulf State Park Campground
Great Spot for Family Fun
You could stay at this park for your whole trip and not have to leave. There is an awesome pool and splash pad, basketball courts, and boat launch on the property, plus a laundromat and impressive camp store. The restroom facilities are relatively nice and are always air conditioned during the warmer months. The only complaint I have of this park is that there are only 11 tent camping sites. They claim any site can be used for tent camping, but no one in a tent wants to set up on a concrete pad, especially when it is hot! The tent sites they do have are primitive without water or electrical hook ups - it would be nice to have some sites with hook ups. The sites they do have for tents are very shady and clean. They do back up to a swampy canal, but I have never seen any alligators although I am sure they are in there somewhere.

I would definitely recommend this park for families.
kelly N.
Ranger
Mar. 30, 2022
Gulf Shores-Pensacola West KOA
Beach front
This beach front campground is beautiful, quiet, and relaxing. Under new ownership they seem friendly and helpful. Dog friendly park that is away from the major city hubs, nothing but the beach is walkable. Our site was level with a grill, fire pit, picnic table and a wooden deck.