Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Lillian, AL

Gulf Shores-Pensacola West KOA's waterfront camping accommodates pets with dedicated dog exercise areas. Multiple sites accept dogs throughout the campground, including both tent sites and RV spots with full hookups. Dog owners find two separate fenced areas for their pets to play off-leash, allowing dogs to alternate between spaces for varied exercise. The campground maintains clean facilities with specific areas designated for pet waste disposal. Sites vary in size and privacy, with premium spots featuring wooden decks, fire pits and more spacious layouts for campers with pets. The campground maintains level sites with picnic tables, and many spots offer water views where pets can enjoy the shoreline.

Blue Angel Park provides dedicated pet-friendly accommodations including tent platforms and RV sites where dogs are welcome. The park features two distinct camping loops—Battleship Row with premium concrete pads and Anchor Cove with more rustic dirt and gravel sites—both allowing pets. Walking paths along the waterfront provide exercise opportunities for dogs, and the park offers kayak rentals for water activities. Clean bathroom facilities accommodate pet owners with convenient access from campsites. Most sites collect minimal standing water even during heavy rain, making them suitable for camping with dogs year-round. The quiet, natural setting creates a peaceful environment for pets sensitive to noise, with beautiful sunset views across the water each evening.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Lillian, Alabama (132)

    1. Fort Pickens Campground — Gulf Islands National Seashore

    98 Reviews
    Gulf Breeze, FL
    12 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."

    2. Gulf State Park Campground

    102 Reviews
    Orange Beach, AL
    16 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."

    3. Big Lagoon State Park Campground

    46 Reviews
    Perdido Key, FL
    7 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."

    4. Gulf Shores-Pensacola West KOA

    20 Reviews
    Lillian, AL
    2 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."

    5. Blue Angel Park

    11 Reviews
    Lillian, FL
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 390-6133

    $7 - $75 / night

    "Great area for long dog walks in the woods. We are repeat customers. 😎"

    "Dog wash area.
    *Anchor Cove sites are dirt or gravel. This area has more of a primitive feel to it, that being said it’s a great set of sites."

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

    12 Reviews
    Elberta, AL
    6 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. "

    7. Military Park Pensacola Naval Air Station Oak Grove Park and Cottages

    11 Reviews
    Perdido Key, FL
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 452-2535

    $24 - $30 / night

    "It's in a good location to resturants and beaches and occasional Blue Angel's flying which is a real treat!"

    "Walking distance to the Pensacola Lighthouse and National Naval Aviation Museum. Dog friendly beach right at the campground."

    8. Perdido Key RV Resort

    9 Reviews
    Perdido Key, FL
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 492-7304

    "This RV park is tucked under the overpass and situated across from a golf course and next to a neighborhood."

    "The park is very dog friendly they provide poop bags for clean up it has a little beach next to the marina just a little bit of road noise from the bridge that crosses onto Perdido Key."

    9. Pensacola RV Park

    10 Reviews
    Gonzalez, FL
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 944-1734

    "Highly recommendable- a very clean, friendly and well run family RV park - close to major highways, restaurants, groceries and other amenities. Popular with pet owners."

    "Close to a lot of food. Close to a lot of things to do.

    One of the things I like is that you have everything here. The staff is very friendly and very helpful."

    10. Sun Outdoors Orange Beach

    9 Reviews
    Orange Beach, AL
    15 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."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Lillian, AL

847 Reviews of 132 Lillian Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • L&A C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 28, 2024

    A Cozy Corner RV Lodge

    Quaint RV Park!

    Easy check in online. FHU-some shade, level concrete pad, picnic table. Easily backed in our 40 ft Montana. Very clean bathrooms, didn’t use just looked. Washer and dryer, and nice dog park. Close to lots of stores and restaurants, 20-30 min from beaches depending on traffic. Some traffic noise, since it’s next to a main road.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!


Guide to Lillian

Discovering pet-friendly camping options near Lillian, Alabama, allows you to enjoy the great outdoors with your furry companions. Here are some top choices that cater to both you and your pets.

Pet owners like spacious sites and amenities

  • The Gulf State Park Campground offers well-maintained sites with full hookups and plenty of space for pets to roam.
  • At Island Retreat RV Park, you'll find a family-owned atmosphere with clean facilities and easy access to nearby beaches, perfect for walks with your dog.
  • The Gulf Shores-Pensacola West KOA features level sites and a friendly environment, making it a great spot for pet owners looking for comfort and convenience.

Dog owners appreciate nearby activities

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Lillian

  • The Pensacola Beach RV Resort is located near numerous restaurants and shops, allowing for leisurely strolls with your pet.
  • Enjoy the beautiful trails at Pandion Ridge Luxury RV Resort, which connect to Gulf State Park, providing ample space for walking and biking with your dog.
  • The Bay Breeze RV on the Bay features a cozy atmosphere right on the water, perfect for relaxing with your pet after a day of exploration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Lillian, AL?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Lillian, AL is Fort Pickens Campground — Gulf Islands National Seashore with a 4.6-star rating from 98 reviews.

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