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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Foley, AL

745 Reviews

Ahoy RV Resort's fenced dog park provides designated play space for pets at this family-friendly destination near Foley. Dogs receive treats from small tubs placed around the park, and the pet area includes obstacle fixtures for canine enrichment. Several campgrounds in the area welcome pets with varying amenities – Gulf State Park Campground, Fort Pickens Campground, and Bella Terra of Gulf Shores all permit dogs with proper leashing. Island Retreat RV Park offers 173 pet-friendly sites with full hookups, while Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp Resort maintains pet-friendly policies across tent sites, RV spots, and cabin accommodations. Every single person at Ahoy RV Resort is friendly and kind from staff to campers, creating a welcoming environment for pets and their owners. Concrete pads at most parks provide clean surfaces for pets, and most campgrounds enforce standard leash requirements except in designated off-leash areas.

Gulf Shores-Pensacola West KOA allows pets in all accommodation types including tent sites, RV spots, cabins and glamping options, making it versatile for dog owners seeking different camping experiences. The RV parks near Foley maintain clean grounds that are ideal for dog walking, with several offering spacious sites allowing room for pet exercise. Alabama Coast Campground features three separate dog parks and a dedicated dog washing station with mutt mitts provided throughout the grounds. Bella Terra of Gulf Shores, a Class A motorhome resort, maintains pet-friendly policies while offering more upscale amenities. When planning camping trips with dogs during summer months, note that many parks have limited shade in certain areas, so bringing portable shade for pets is recommended. Most campgrounds are approximately 15-20 minutes from Gulf Shores beaches, where seasonal pet policies may apply for beach access.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Foley, Alabama (118)

    1. Gulf State Park Campground

    102 Reviews
    Orange Beach, AL
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (251) 948-7275

    "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. "

    "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."

    2. Big Lagoon State Park Campground

    46 Reviews
    Perdido Key, FL
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 492-1595

    $20 / night

    "Pets allowed but NOT on the beach! Steep fine for pets on the beach. Has trails and geocaching."

    "Bathhouses clean and close to most campsites. Plenty of walking trails. Love the Bird tower and kayak launch. Sandbar near launch to hangout when paddling."

    3. Fort Pickens Campground — Gulf Islands National Seashore

    99 Reviews
    Gulf Breeze, FL
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 934-2622

    $20 - $40 / night

    "But other than that the showers / bathrooms are close by & clean, you can take a short walk to watch the sunrise & sunset .."

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

    4. Island Retreat RV Park

    14 Reviews
    Gulf Shores, AL
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (251) 967-1666

    $64 - $79 / night

    "Everything we needed...solid power, nice dog walk area, cable available...location was perfect for the area."

    "A nice base camp to explore Gulf Shores that is located near one of the boat launches, the bike path, restaurants, and beaches."

    5. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp Resort - Alabama Gulf Coast

    12 Reviews
    Elberta, AL
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (251) 986-3566

    "It is located in Elberta Al. The sites are gravel and dirt but they are level and very spacious. Great for RVs and large rigs."

    "Enjoy taking the grandkids to Jellystone campground in Elberta, Alabama. "

    6. Gulf Shores-Pensacola West KOA

    20 Reviews
    Lillian, AL
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (251) 961-1717

    "We loved walking to the waterfront. My son enjoyed the basketball court. My kids loved the pool. It was quiet at night."

    "Location is convenient to Gulf beaches and to Pensacola FL. Park is nice and quiet. Lots ate level. We chose one with a patio. Beautiful spot. Clean playground for kids."

    7. Sun Outdoors Orange Beach

    9 Reviews
    Orange Beach, AL
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 978-2080

    "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."

    "Two pools, hot tub, two well stocked fishing lakes, volleyball, pickle ball, horse shoes, two pet runs, laundry, club room, bath house, and more."

    8. Ahoy RV Resort

    5 Reviews
    Foley, AL
    2 miles
    Website

    $55 - $69 / night

    "This is a nice RV Park with lots of ammenties, like shuffleboard, pickleball, basketball, social room, pool with cool slide and a dog park."

    "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."

    9. Bay Breeze RV on the Bay

    10 Reviews
    Gulf Shores, AL
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (251) 540-2362

    $59 - $76 / night

    "We were camping close by and did a drive thru just to see what it looked like. Smaller campgrounds with sites close together. It looks like it’d be a good option if looking for a spot in the area."

    "Campground is situated on the bay with swimming, fishing, kayaking, sunnung, hiking, and socializing. Wonderful campground!"

    10. Alabama Coast Campground

    5 Reviews
    Foley, AL
    2 miles
    Website

    $29 / night

    "Great playground, 2 dog parks. Would stay again!"

    "3 dog parks, dog washing station, mutt mitts throughout park(which was much appreciated,) a nice playground, tree swing, volleyball area, soccer field, and disc golf."

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  • 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!

  • b
    Feb. 8, 2019

    Fort Pickens Campground — Gulf Islands National Seashore

    Good but not very private

    We went tent camping for two nights with our pups at Fort Pickens and we really did enjoy it. The campground was nice and clean. They had nice showers and potties as well. The showers in the RV section have better shower heads btw. The beaches are gorgeous! A tip for travelers with pets, FL does not allow dogs on their beaches accept in specific "dog park" locations. Our dogs are not.. eh, normal .. so we ended up driving down to a private beach so they could enjoy the ocean. There is a lot of night life but We decided to skip that this trip. We enjoyed the beaches in the park at night and i highly recommend it! All in all we enjoyed our trip but we probably won't be back to Fort Pickens campground. The sites are very close together and we had a very nosey and drunk neighbor who really wanted to chat. We camp to get away from people, just saying. We were also bothered by RV and truck lights shining directly into our tent both nights from people driving through the campground. Not the best but we enjoyed camping at the beach.

  • D
    May. 10, 2021

    Pelican Palms RV Park

    Easy spot off the highway.

    This camp ground is growing so there was quite a bit of construction debris around, but looking past that. This spot is literally right off Hwy 10 at exit 26 making it convenient for travelers. I would not recommend this campsite for true "camping". On ground fires are not allowed and there are no trails or walking areas. There is a small dog park but it is not really a "park". The Pool looked nice, but was closed. Nice shower house with great shower pressure. Probably 50/50 on folks living there and those just stopping through. I stayed 3 nights during the week, it was very quiet. The price is great for the location close to beaches, rivers and city. Not the prettiest camp ground, but if you just want to park your rig while you hit the beach, good choice.

  • E
    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.

  • e
    Oct. 17, 2021

    Pensacola Beach RV Resort

    Not Happy this stay

    This is our 3rd time here we pay a lot of extra money for premium site only to find out that they have a tiki bar directly behind us . Partly spoiling our view but the worst part is lots of people walking through our site to get to bar . This includes workers at bar pulling through supplies on carts . People drunk outside our camper cursing and swearing at night . We came for beautiful relaxing time not happening . The place looks lovely and we have enjoyed it immensely until this time . Also people not using dog park and dogs shitting on our premium site . Next to us had a family that had 4 RVs and they all congregated at the one beside us taking over part of our lot . I couldn’t hardly use my outdoor shower without 20 or more people there . This place has really changed . We won’t be back will look in destin probably for the future.

  • Michael B.
    Apr. 26, 2023

    Emerald Beach RV Park

    Excellent relaxed RV park with sandy Beach

    Great place. We stayed at spot 54 and loved it. Friendly stuff, dogs have dog park with their one little beach. We will come back

  • Jenny The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 7, 2025

    Perdido Key RV Resort

    Small and fairly quiet

    This RV park is tucked under the overpass and situated across from a golf course and next to a neighborhood. We were able to safely ride our bikes on the sidewalk to the public beach that wasn’t far at all. There’s also a public dog park/beach not far from the RV park. The little beach at the RV park is right where the house boats anchor and so it’s a little awkward to sit for a while as you feel you’re looking into their living room windows. The pool is nice - there’s a shaded canopy area on the side of the pool. Perdido Key is a very quiet town with not a lot to do and shuts down pretty early.
    The public beach at the end of the road was hard to find a parking spot - very small parking lot with limited parking.

Guide to Foley

Discovering pet-friendly camping options near Foley, Alabama, allows you to enjoy the great outdoors without leaving your furry friends behind. Here are some excellent campgrounds that welcome pets and offer a variety of amenities and activities.

Tips for camping with dogs near Foley

  • Ensure your pet is comfortable with the camping environment by bringing familiar items like their bed or favorite toys.
  • Keep your dog leashed at all times to ensure their safety and the comfort of other campers.
  • Always clean up after your pet to maintain the cleanliness of the campground.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include Gulf State Park Campground

  • At Gulf State Park Campground, pets are allowed, and the campground features spacious sites with electric hookups and drinking water.
  • This well-reviewed campground offers access to beautiful biking trails and nearby beaches, perfect for long walks with your dog.
  • With amenities like showers and picnic tables, you can enjoy a comfortable stay while your pet explores the great outdoors.

Dog owners appreciate the amenities at Meaher State Park Campground

  • Meaher State Park Campground provides a clean and well-kept environment with ample space between sites, making it ideal for pets.
  • The park features a sanitary dump and electric hookups, ensuring a convenient stay for both you and your furry companion.
  • Located near the Battleship Park, this campground offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventures with your dog.

Enjoy activities at Fort Pickens Campground

  • Fort Pickens Campground is situated near uncrowded beaches, allowing for peaceful walks with your pet along the shore.
  • The campground is equipped with clean bathhouses and well-maintained grounds, ensuring a pleasant experience for you and your dog.
  • With a variety of outdoor activities available, including hiking and exploring the beautiful Gulf Islands, your pet will have plenty of space to roam and play.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Foley, AL is Gulf State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 102 reviews.

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