Perdido, Alabama sits at the junction of the Florida-Alabama state line, with an elevation of about 100 feet above sea level. The area features a mix of pine forests and river ecosystems, with sandy soil throughout the region. Winter temperatures typically range from 40-65°F, making it a viable camping destination year-round when visitors aren't focused on water activities.
What to do
Fishing from piers and bridges: At Avalon Landing RV Park, you can fish directly from the bridge that connects different sections of the campground. As visitor Lawrence notes, "People were fishing right off the bridge that separates the two parts of the campground."
Explore Civil War history: Blakeley State Park Campground offers 26 miles of trails through historic battle sites. According to Kevin, "2000 acres, walking auto cell phone tours of civil war, boat tours. Big pull through rv spots and a tent campground."
Water activities beyond swimming: Kayaking and paddleboarding are popular at Blue Angel Park, which offers rentals and launch areas. One visitor mentioned, "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."
Frisbee golf and paintball: Blue Angel Park provides these additional activities not commonly found at other campgrounds. Paul reports, "They have tent spots, cabins, rv spots, sail boat rentals, paint ball, frisbee golf, and anything else you could want!"
What campers like
Spacious, private camping spots: Blakeley State Park Campground offers large sites with natural barriers. Laurie shares, "HUGE sites, very secluded. If I look really hard through the woods I can see a neighbor."
Wildlife encounters: Many campgrounds in the area offer chances to see deer and other animals. Nicole at Blakeley notes, "We heard coyotes at a distance which was amazing," while Christopher at Peaceful Camping in the Woods reports, "Level ground, dry, lots of deer."
Family-friendly entertainment: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp Resort provides organized activities for children. Jaimee writes, "We stayed at Jellystone this past weekend and ended up staying a third night (unplanned). We had a lot of fun. The kids loved all of the Saturday activities."
Relaxed fishing opportunities: Multiple campgrounds offer easy access fishing without requiring boats or special equipment. At Blue Angel Park, one camper shared, "My daughter even caught her first big ole catfish right off the boat launch!"
What you should know
Site conditions vary significantly: At Gulf Shores-Pensacola West KOA, site quality can be inconsistent. Wendee observes, "The sites are a combination of dirt and grass. Ours is level enough no problems there."
Reservation timing matters: Some campgrounds fill quickly, especially during peak seasons. At Meaher State Park, Cindy advises, "We've stayed here several times. Nice flat sites in the pines and next to the Bay."
Leveling challenges: Several campgrounds require extra equipment for setting up. Michael at Blakeley State Park notes, "Some of the sites are so unlevel. But the historical tour of the park is amazing."
Noise concerns: Highway proximity affects some locations. At Meaher State Park, a camper comments, "You can hear traffic in Hwy 98 and I10 at night but was not an issue for us."
Tips for camping with families
Dog-friendly amenities: Several parks provide dedicated pet areas. At All About Relaxing RV Park, Ryan and Lorri report, "There are bench swings, a giant chess board, horseshoe pit, dog run and dog bathing area, pool, cabana/pavilions, and many other amenities."
Playgrounds and splash pads: Jellystone Park offers water features specifically for children. Joe describes, "3 year old loved the splash pad, pool and seeing Yogi bear make an appearance. Pool was clean and in good shape."
Junior ranger activities: Blakeley State Park provides educational programs for children. Nicole shares, "Woke up to begin the junior ranger packet for our kiddos (provided at checkout) and hiked and explored all day."
Beach proximity: When glamping near Perdido, Alabama, you're only about 30 minutes from beach areas. Lauren at Avalon Landing notes, "Stayed for a week and while not on the beach is quiet and close to the items we wanted to go to... 20 min drive to the beach and had a blast."
Tips from RVers
Assistance with parking: Milton-Gulf Pines KOA and All About Relaxing provide site assistance. Clayton explains, "They took us to our pull through spot, helped us get lined up, and greeted is like old friends!"
RV size limitations: Some campgrounds have tight spaces that limit larger rigs. At The Retreat RV & Campground, one reviewer noted, "The RV sites are not on any type of paved or level ground and are not suitable for larger RVs."
Hookup variations: Call ahead to confirm electrical hookup types. A visitor to The Retreat RV & Campground cautions, "The campground website currently that all electric campsites are 50amp which they are not, if you need a 50amp site you will have to call the office."
Dump station challenges: Uneven dump stations can create problems. At The Retreat, one camper reported, "Their dump station was terribly unlevel and we had many issues dumping our tanks."
