Best Glamping near Gulf Shores, AL

Recent Glamping Reviews near Gulf Shores, Alabama

342 Reviews of 15 Gulf Shores Campgrounds

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  Marcy D.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 8, 2021

  Bay Breeze RV on the Bay

  Great small campground on Mobile Bay

  We have been going here for years it is small but perfect. Owners are great. Close to gulf beaches and Gulf Shores

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  Matthew M.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 7, 2019

  Gulf State Park Campground

  Gulf state park

  Loved this park. Kids love the splash pad Bigs sites Food trucks Site store Boat ramps Nice pool Access to the beach And between gulf shores and orange beach. Conveniently located to everything

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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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  Michael D.

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 15, 2024

  Bay Breeze RV on the Bay

  Great little campground

  25 site campground right on the bay. Staff was very friendly, campground was very clean. Very close to some great restaurants, we ate at De Sotos and some the very best crab claws I’ve ever had. Close to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

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  Cat R.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 13, 2021

  Gulf State Park Campground

  WALK TO THE BEACH

  We stayed at Gulf state park in Gulf Shores , Alabama for 2 nights at site 178, then 1 night at site 74 ( next to bathrooms and trash) yuck. This campground is massive, miles and miles of bike trails, and a pool. Full hook ups Pull through and back in sites. Well spaced sites, didn’t feel like we were on top of our neighbors. 5 mins to public parking for the beach Campground included a free parking pass to the beach parking area. Extremely well maintained, there was always someone mowing and taking care of landscaping. Staff were all nice. Bathrooms were clean. Pool area was well maintained.

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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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  Joel R.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 18, 2018

  Bay Breeze RV on the Bay

  Small and private

  This is a small RV Park in Fort Morgan Road outside of Gulf Shores. The sites are a little tight, but not crowded. we had a view of the bay from our site. They have a private beach on Mobile Bay, and a long pier. Also just a short drive to the Gulf of Mexico beaches and the wildlife refuge.

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  Wendy T.

  Ranger

  

  Dec. 18, 2020

  Gulf State Park Campground

  The best

  This state park has suffered hurricane damage and the bath houses are still under repair except for 4 out of 11 that are still open. Our site #4 overlooked middle lake and we had great trees at our site. So much to do here with being in the heart of Gulf Shores and all the activities for all ages here at the campground.

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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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  Karen S.

  Guide

  

  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.

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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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  Aaron D.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 23, 2024

  Gulf State Park Campground

  Great beach access with a ton of activities all around

  We stayed at spot 448. It was a pull through spot with a good amount of morning and late afternoon shade. Site was somewhat level, maybe about.75” lean on one side. Bathrooms were relatively close, but there was a lack of stalls for how many campsites there are. There is a lack of places to throw trash and the dumpsters are all the way back at the front of the park, it’s quite a drive. Not a lot of street lights throughout the campground made things nice and quiet at night. It was very nice that almost every spot had full hookups. The site had decent Verizon cell service, around 10-20 mbps. The Tmobile service was around the same. Service seemed to be better the closer to the main road you were in the park. The biking trails were amazing, very wide, with a good amount of shade. Lots of activities to do around the park besides the beach. You can walk or bike to the beach, although it's around 2 miles depending on where your spot is. Your parking pass for the campground also provides free parking at various beaches around the park. It’s only about a 15 minute drive to either gulf shores or orange beach for even more things to do. Overall the campground was clean, relatively quiet, right next to the beach, with a ton of activities. Negatives would be how expensive it is, lack of bathroom stalls, and since the park is so massive, it takes a while to get everywhere.

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  Angela C.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 3, 2024

  Gulf State Park Campground

  Campers with way too much stuff

  If it didn’t have the Gulf weather and bugs and or for that matter, the campers, this would be a five star campground. I sit here writing this review at the pool. I opened my book to read and the lady next to me brought out her Bluetooth speaker to blast music. Last night, a family chowed down on a can of pringles in the pool. Trash everywhere at the fishing docks. My husband went to put our wash in the dryer last night and dryers were filled with abandoned clothing. People have bicycles with horns.

  We did make the mistake of coming here during one of the busiest weeks of July, but that doesn’t mean that every campsite should be littered with crazy amounts of gear, despite it being so obviously oppressively hot and muggy that much of it seems unusable. I want to reiterate: the weather is vile but I still can’t imagine bringing fans to plug in OUTSIDE of my camper. The campers next to us have a large trailer, camper bus, a large truck and a golf cart. In one spot. That doesn’t include the bikes, the chairs, the tents, etc.

  The actual campsites and facilities are nice. Individual campsites are spacious and level and come with a grill and picnic table. Some site locations are much better situated than others (I would never want to camp along Campground Road - it’s insanely busy with cars and bicycles). It’s great to have a large pool w backside, clean and fairly large laundry facilities, a camp store and an exceptional network of bike trails. There is also a very awesome nature center, several playgrounds, pickleball courts, a boat ramp, and free bicycle rentals! There is ten bathhouses and while only three bathroom and shower stalls each seemed insufficient to me there wasn’t anyone in the bathhouses any time I utilized them. They were super clean and in reasonable proximity to all of the sites in the loop.

  The campground, which is massive (500 plus sites) consists of several loops, and is smack dab in the middle of the State Park. Campers get free parking at several beaches in the Park, which we utilized (beach was pretty quiet in the morning). I thought that was a great perk. We didn’t get to bike much between the heat and rain but the trail system looks amazing and there were plenty of staged opportunities for both free and paid bike rentals.

  The campground is located right smack dab in between Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, which is ideal if you want to go play some miniature golf or grab a bite to eat.

  I think coming off season is probably the best bet - we honestly didn’t even feel like we were in nature when we came and it was so darn humid I didn’t really want to nature anyway! I think the campground would benefit from allowing less vehicles at each spot - from my vantage point, I’m literally staring out at nine trucks for maybe three campers.

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  Asher K.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 9, 2019

  Gulf State Park Campground

  Ranger Review: Morsel Spork XL at Gulf State Park

  Campground Review: 

  Let me start by saying this is a very large park with a variety of campground options so I will do my best to first review the overall park then discuss each of the sites individually. The park sits alongside the gulf coast and has multiple access points to the beach. It also has an extensive paved trail network that is perfect for all kinds of activities including running, walking, and biking. While visiting the park we biked and explored the butterfly garden which I highly recommend. We also had the chance to visit the pier and the education center and everything is so well organized and taken care of. Overall, there is so much to explore you will definitely need multiple days worth of adventure. There are two major campground areas in the park and I will start by discussing the yurt option. 

  There are several yurts that are set up and organized for camping during certain parts of the year that each have 4 cots and a fire pit. There is also a large pump sink and a wild west looking shower in this area. If this option is available I would highly suggest checking it out. It is perfect for groups and provides a nice private area to spend your night away from the more crowded RV sites. This area is also centrally located and remote from the remainder of the park so you will have an incredible view of the night sky. The site is kept very clean and mostly covered in sand so it was wonderful to walk around barefoot. Finally, although you will have to bike or hike to get to these sites there is already firewood available for purchase so you won’t have to carry that in with you. 

  The tent/RV area is very large and has a variety of amenities that will make your stay very enjoyable. Overall, it is on the slightly more expensive side for a campground but provides easy access to the beach and is significantly less than many of the nearby hotels. One thing I really liked was that they have created a separate area for tent-only sites from the combined tent/RV spaces. This gives you a slightly more rustic experience if that is what you look for. On top of all the usual features, they have a pool and picnic areas that campground guests can use and don’t forget to stop by the wildlife education center. You can also join in for one of the rangers led educational walks to see wildlife around the park

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  **Product Review:** As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get to test products. At this campground, I tried out the Morsel Spork XL. After eating several meals using this innovative spork some of my favorite features are: 

  1. Length: I got the long-handled spork to be able to use it both for regular campground meals on plates or bowls and also with backpacking meal bags and eating out of cookware which each has its own needs in terms of reachability. However, until I opened the package I didn’t imagine just how long the XL spork was and this was very exciting to see. I haven’t had a camping tool that provides nearly as much reach as the Morsel Spork. Besides the obvious use of reaching to the bottom of a dehydrated backpacking meal bag, the long spork is also incredibly helpful for not burning yourself while cooking in deep pots or stirring large meals without worrying about getting your hands dirty. 
  2. Multi-edged spoon: The spork spoon end is designed to have both a rounded edge and a sharp-angled edge both with a flexible rubber edging. This makes it even more multifunctional by allowing it to clean any remaining food out of all types of pots and bowls. I found this was helpful to enjoy every last bit of our delicious camping food and made clean up so much easier. Its such a simple design idea but makes such a huge difference in practice. 
  3. Durability: I loved how lightweight the plastic material was but also didn’t ever worry about it snapping or breaking during use or in my backpack. They used a strong but slightly flexible plastic that won’t easily snap in half but also can withstand heavy use in tough foods. We were able to use the spork to cut through hard cheeses and also mix rice dishes. The curved shape of the long handle gives it extra strength and they even designed it to be washed in the dishwasher when you get home. Overall, this is the best spork I have ever used and has even become part of my daily lunchbox. When you use it to eat while camping you can quickly tell the amount of thought that went into engineering each aspect and finding the way to make it not only effective but also last you many years of adventure.
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  David C.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 29, 2020

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

  Great family oriented campground

  Enjoy taking the grandkids to Jellystone campground in Elberta, Alabama.  Lots to do with their activities,  wagon rides,  group s'mores campfire, fishing, crafts,  super clean restrooms,  well supplied camp store if you forgot something,  wifi, holiday weekends will usually include a inflatable water slide.  Nice pull through sites also.

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  Cindy C.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 4, 2022

  Meaher State Park Campground

  Wonderful Small Campground

  We’ve stayed here several times. 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. Shelter houses, boat ramp, tent sites, and a few cabins. Only 5 miles west to the USS Alabama Memorial Park. Well worth a visit!!

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  Asher K.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 1, 2022

  Gulf State Park Campground

  Best beach

  Beautiful park along the gulf coast and one of the few beach options in Alabama. They have really nice RV and tent camping that has easy access to the gulf as well as tons of walking and biking trails. The campground also has an incredible nature center with so many amazing animals. If you are feeling up for a little adventure you can stay at the backcountry campground accessible via bikes or walking.

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  jim

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 29, 2024

  Gulf State Park Campground

  The Queen of Campgrounds

  What can I say?  Gulf State Park is the one by which all other parks in the region (NW Florida/Alabama) are to be compared.  Everything you want: Hiking, BIKING, access to the beach, fishing, etc.  Many sites have shade and a degree of seclusion.  28 or so paved bicycle trails, great Wifi, etc.

  Only caveat:  Good luck trying to book a site.  Takes a pro, or a bot or something.  It's rightfully popular.

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  Lynn G.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 30, 2017

  Blakeley State Park Campground

  Civil war history and beautiful scenery

  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. The Civil War history is interesting and the rangers are well-versed in history (I think they have reenactments sometimes). Great hiking trails (all easy, not too long) that are horse friendly (BYOH). There’s a nature center and lots of different ecosystems.

  Yay: Campgrounds are shaded in fairly dense forests for good privacy. They have simple campsites to full RV campsites, all have a fire ring and similar atmosphere. There are a few different campgrounds, one is tent only. They also have relatively new camping shelters that get you out of the bugs.

  Nay: Close to Mobile so can be crowded. A little expensive for camping. Some areas have just a pit toilet and some have full flush.

  Surprise: amazing cruises along the Delta with lots of wildlife viewing and history!! They have sunset cruises, seafood cruises, and seasonal themed cruises. Definitely the highlight of visiting this whole area. Loved the boardwalk.

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  Arnie K.

  Traveler

  

  May. 22, 2020

  Meaher State Park Campground

  Fantastic Park

  The wife and I stayed 4 nights here and it is now my all time favorite Alabama state park. If you’re a glamper and need WiFi and cable tv, then maybe this place isn’t for you. But if you want beautiful scenery, well manicured grounds, plenty of space, and peace and quiet....then come on down. It’s full hookup. It was quiet. Yes, you can hear traffic from I-10 a little, but it didn’t keep us awake or make us turn the tv volume up. The staff was friendly and checked on us to make sure we were having a good time and had no problems. They also came by and put poison out for the argentine ants you read about. We used some of our own also. The ONLY complaint I have is the sewer connection is high off the ground and our connection sagged down. This can be easily fixed with a larger diameter pvc pipe around the stinky slinky to keep it straight.

  We loved it and will be back. The views were breathtaking. The alligators stayed far enough away and didn’t bother us. It’s close to supply stores and restaurants if you need them. This was money well spent.

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  Nickie F.

  Guide

  

  May. 12, 2020

  Gulf State Park Campground

  An unexpected surprise

  Being an Alabama native we usually try to camp outside of the state. I’m ashamed to say at 55 I have camped @ GSP for the first time.
  My husband & I were very impressed with the park. First let me say that this is a huge state park. The campground has almost 500 sites. I may be wrong but I think they all offer sewage which is not common in most state parks. For the campground to be so big we were pleasantly surprise at how much space there was between sites. Not may of the sites have shade bc of a hurricane that hit them pretty hard many years ago but we didn’t really see that as a problem during our visit. I would imagine during the dead heat of the summer it may be an issue for some people though. The staff were some of the friendliest I’ve encountered. The bath houses were incredibly clean. We noticed a very nice swimming pool although we never went. They have laundry facilities, a camp store & many other offerings. I suggest visiting the website to see all they have. The biking & hiking trails are amazing. I think they have some where in the range of 28 miles of paved trails. The only negative in my opinion is that because the park is so big it’s not an easy walk to the beach if you are carrying much. Don’t get me wrong, there is plenty of access it’s just not going to be close by. The beach is actually across the hwy from the park. There are plenty of trails & boardwalks you can use to get there. We chose to drive simply bc my husband had fishing gear as well as our usual beach essentials. We do recommend giving this park a try. We think you’ll enjoy it.

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  Cheryl Ann G.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 23, 2019

  Bay Breeze RV on the Bay

  Great, wonderful family oriented campground, repeat campers, Pet friendly

  Wonderful, small family oriented campground with super helpful staff.  All most all the campers were repeat campers who made reservations for next year at same time. (I also made reservations for next year as well). We reserved a spot for a week and ended up staying 3 weeks.  Campground is situated on the bay with swimming, fishing, kayaking, sunnung, hiking, and socializing. Wonderful campground!

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  Marcy D.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 12, 2021

  Bay Breeze RV on the Bay

  A place to go back to

  We have been camping at Bay Breeze for I think 10 years. We love the small friendly atmosphere. The owners are great. It’s small but comfortable with up here and there beach and just a few minutes from golf Shores and all of it has to offer. Will be back again and again

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  Tina H.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 2, 2022

  Bay Breeze RV on the Bay

  No tents

  Drove all the way there, could not get a hold of them on the phone.. No tents allowed.. only RV

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  Douglas T.

  Ranger

  

  Nov. 15, 2022

  Bay Breeze RV on the Bay

  Very cozy

  It’s a beautiful area right on the water. It’s small but cozy and clean. We had reservations but due to the size of our truck and camper we just thought it was too small for us. We canceled our reservations and they were kind enough to give us back our deposit.

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  James R.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 14, 2024

  Bay Breeze RV on the Bay

  Just a drive by

  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.