Best Glamping near Gulf Shores, AL

Glamping Reviews near Gulf Shores, AL

355 Reviews of 15 Gulf Shores Campgrounds

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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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  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.

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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.

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  Troy G.

  Traveler

  Jun. 12, 2021

  Gulf Shores-Pensacola West KOA

  Not great, but not horrible.

  This KOA isn't the greatest but it isn't one of the worst I've stayed at. I'd stay again, but only if there wasn't camping availability around the area except for here.

  Pros: Location on the bay - 👌 Pool/hot to on site Close to fuel stations Close to main roads to get you where you want to go (Gulf Shores, Pensacola, etc)

  Cons: Office closes at 6, good luck if you have issues after that during check-in Very very few fire pits - I saw maybe 5 and they were in premium sites that are closer to 80 a night or more. Not worth it Sites were extremely close together The campground itself is small

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  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.

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  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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  Terry J.

  Traveler

  Mar. 28, 2019

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

  Great RV Park

  This park is now a Yogi Bear Jellystone park. 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.

  It offers a great central location for Gulf Shores, Perdido or Pensacola. They have tons of activities for the kids. (Crafts, hay rides, s'mores and more)

  Just a short drive to many attractions including (Old Fort Morgan, USS Alabama, Drum Submarine, Pensacola Air museum, two water parks, Barber Marina and more)

  If you are looking for a peaceful setting in a central location. This is the place!

  There are many good restaurants - here are some of our favorites. (Reileigh's - best breakfast at the gulf, Wolf Bay, Fisherman's Corner, GT's on the Bay, Perdido Pass Oyster bar, McGuire's in Pensacola.

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  Keith G.

  Traveler

  Mar. 4, 2025

  Bay Breeze RV on the Bay

  Quiet Spot Under Old Oaks on Bon Secour Bay

  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. The sites are located under massive oak trees with Spanish moss hanging from the limbs. There is a 150' fishing pier and chairs conveniently located for watching the beautiful sunrise over Bon Secour Bay. A communal fire pit offers a gathering place to meet interesting people, many of which said that they come back to Bay Breeze every year.

  Across the road is the Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge with hiking trails, sandy beaches on Little Lagoon and a kayak launch. Head west and you will find historic Fort Morgan and a public pier perfect for watching sunsets over the gulf. Head east and you will find Gulf Shores only 15 minutes away with some of the best beaches along the gulf.

  This was a great find and We will be back!

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