Top Tent Camping near Semmes, AL

Looking for the best tent campgrounds near Semmes? You can find tent campsites by type, including drive-in, walk-in, and even hike-in for a backpacking adventure. Search nearby tent campgrounds or find top-rated spots from other campers.

Best Tent Sites Near Semmes, AL (6)


Recent Tent Reviews In Semmes

404 Reviews of 6 Semmes Campgrounds


  • Angela B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Perry Campground
    Oct. 17, 2024

    Lake Perry Campground

    Overnighter

    Nice small campground. The shower was clean yet dated. Had multiple sites with the lake view. Many of the campsite have campers that are staying the maximum stay. So some of the premium site are occupied by them.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cypress Creek Landing
    Aug. 14, 2024

    Cypress Creek Landing

    'Temporarily' Closed for 4 years!

    This campground has been temporarily closed for 4 years and when I last spoke to the rangers office, there was no schedule for re-opening.

  • Angela C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Gulf State Park Campground
    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.

  • Aaron D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Gulf State Park Campground
    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.

  • Mister.B
    Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Fork Rec Area
    Jun. 12, 2024

    Turkey Fork Rec Area

    Great campsite!

    Arrived here today. By the time I got camp set up, the host stopped by welcomed me and said if there are issues to get with them. Very friendly!

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Meaher State Park
    May. 31, 2024

    Meaher State Park

    Very nice state park

    Very clean, well kept park. Good space between sites. The only downside I could find was I10 is close enough to be heard. 5 minutes away from battleship park. Plan for a whole day there if you really want to see everything they have to offer. Only an hours drive to the Naval Air Station at Pensacola. Highly recommend the museum there as well as Blue Angels practice viewing.

  • L&A C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Gulf Beach RV Resort
    May. 28, 2024

    Gulf Beach RV Resort

    Good for RV spot overnight

    Stayed here because it was so close, literally a block away, from the Mississippi Colosseum, for granddaughters cheer competition. We checked it and were greeted at arrival, with information packet. FHU, back-in concrete pad, and small dog park. A nice clubhouse and facilities, although we did not use. Directly across the street from the beach, perfect for photos. Clean pool but too cold to use. Very close to neighbors and backed up to apts, which the garbage truck came super early on Sat, dumpster on other side of fence. We were up early, but if you like relaxing and peacefulness, probably not my choice. Close to lots of area attractions, stores and restaurants. Many closed for off season, however. Waffle House next door to RV park. Good for short stay!

  • L&A C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Alabama Coast Campground
    May. 26, 2024

    Alabama Coast Campground

    Great RV Park! (Tents also)

    Our site was pull thru, all with FHU, great water pressure, gravel sites. Great place to decompress and unwind, in a natural environment. Spacious sites, also saw a nice tent area, several portable potty’s, and a free to use washer and dryer in the Hanger/guest clubhouse , that also has a sink station, picnic tables, and grilling area! Lots of added touches! 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. This is our third time here, the first was for the balloon festival, and we stayed in a smaller back-in site, second time was for our granddaughter’s cheer competition, in Orange Beach, and now we are here to kick off the summer with our grand at OWA! The pull through site was partly shady and more than accommodating, with our truck and 40” RV. T-Mobile was ok, but we used our Starlink for work and streaming, which was awesome…no interference. We went to the fireworks at OWA tonight and ate at The Goat and watched the playoffs! The rest of the week will be full of fun at Tropic Falls, and ACC is within minutes of restaurants, stores and beaches!

  • A
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Perry Campground
    May. 2, 2024

    Lake Perry Campground

    Older campground/lakeside camping

    We just drove in hoping that there was a suitable site for a 30’ motorhome available. There were 3. The campground is more suitable for tents and small trailers. The cost for a site with electric was $15.00 for a senior. $22.00 normally. Joey, the attendant, was so helpful and very knowledgeable. There is a dump. Will come back.

  • Kathy L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Gulf State Park Campground
    Apr. 28, 2024

    Gulf State Park Campground

    Awesome facilities

    Awesome state park with incredible facilities. We had reserved a campsite for our camper van, with my elderly parents renting a cabin at lakeside eagle cabins (also part of state park). It wasn’t a feasible option to walk between the two on a regular basis, so we ended up staying with them in their cabin so we could be together. It was phenomenal. New, modern, three bedroom cabin with awesome screen porch. Campground was clean and nice too. Good hiking trails in the park. We would return!

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Gulf State Park Campground
    Apr. 13, 2024

    Gulf State Park Campground

    Beautiful beach getaway

    This is a beautiful state park with lots to do for the kiddos. They have nature trails, a swimming pool, tennis courts, shuffle board and a nature center where you can learn about local wildlife. There are several lakes for fishing. The beach is across the highway from the park, so you have to drive or take the shuttle service - there is a shuttle that runs throughout the park. It is a large park and very spread out. Tons of bathhouses - We did not use so can’t comment on the status. We did see alligators on the nature walk. Super cool. Most of the sites do not have shade, just fyi. the beach had one of those rollout handicap mats so you could get your wheelchair closer to the water. LOVED that!!

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Gulf State Park Campground
    Mar. 30, 2024

    Gulf State Park Campground

    Amazing park on the water

    These campgrounds areamazing. We have full hookups, wifi, activity center with pool, tennis courts, horseshoes and volleyball. Great hiking and biking trails.

  • j
    Camper-submitted photo from Gulf State Park Campground
    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.

  • Adrianne T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Gulf Breeze RV Resort
    Mar. 28, 2024

    Gulf Breeze RV Resort

    Liars

    They are not calling guests with reservations to let them know that there is no longer free cable or internet.  The outside pool is empty and unsafe. They have removed putt putt, basketball,  and docks for fishing. Also, the amenities listed, like alcohol and market, do not exist. More lies to get people in. After raising rates and getting really bad feedback,  they are now begging people with promos to get them to stay.  And don't let them tow your rv because they don't have the truck that they use insured.  So if they damage it who pays for it? They can't afford repairs in the park so don't count on them paying for your repairs if it gets damaged. I see no future for this park with the " investment " management company they brought in. More worried about filling their pockets than caring for guests. It's sad that the summer folks will show up and find all of this out and be stuck because all of the other parks will be full for summer.  It's companies like this that take the fun out of the rv life.  If you want to see for yourself Google REEAF and RVPM. They don't even treat outside investors well.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Foot Horse Trail and Camp -USFS
    Feb. 24, 2024

    Big Foot Horse Trail and Camp -USFS

    Primative but free

    Campgrounds are beautiful with line forests surrounding the sites. Utilities are primitive but expected for a free campground. Watch where you step! Lots of horse poop.

  • Lexi W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dauphin Island Campground
    Feb. 9, 2024

    Dauphin Island Campground

    Secret Beach

    Cute little beach that wasn’t crowded at all. The water gets deep fast. It’s a nice spot to park and be to your spot with little walking.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Shady Acres Campground
    Jan. 29, 2024

    Shady Acres Campground

    Convenient, Full Hook Up, Nice Shade...but nasty showers & dog off leash...

    Passed through one night stay.  Convenient to get to off I-10, shady spot and full hook up.  Should have used our own shower, but I like to look around......not good.  Code to use the shower wasn't necessary because door wasn't shut and locked, shower was NASTY, but they did provide your own personal brillo pad for cleaning.....Wait, that wasn't a brillo pad!......lol.  Walked dogs in the morning to have to retreat back to camper due to pit bull running around off leash.  Probably won't be back.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Payne's RV Park, Inc
    Jan. 18, 2024

    Payne's RV Park, Inc

    Easy check in, great office personnel, clean, safe and nice amenities

    Seems newer, close to town but not with all the noise, set far back from the road, clean, really nice pool, great amenities. Reasonably priced. We would visit again

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from I-10 Kampground
    Jan. 9, 2024

    I-10 Kampground

    Ok for one night

    I know there are new owners but when I pulled in there was no one in the office. They had a lot of long term people with some pretty old rigs. Did not like the place at all and I moved on.

  • Karen S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Gulf State Park Campground
    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.



Guide to Semmes

Camping near Semmes, Alabama, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. With several campgrounds nearby, you can find the perfect spot to relax and explore.

What to do

  • Beach Access: Many campgrounds are close to beautiful beaches. For instance, at Gulf State Park Campground, one visitor mentioned, “Campers get free parking at several beaches in the Park, which we utilized.”
  • Biking Trails: If you love biking, check out the trails at Gulf State Park Campground. A camper noted, “The trail system looks amazing and there were plenty of staged opportunities for both free and paid bike rentals.”
  • Nature Center: At Gulf State Park Campground, you can visit the nature center. One reviewer said, “There is also a very awesome nature center, several playgrounds, pickleball courts, a boat ramp, and free bicycle rentals!”

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-kept restrooms and showers. A visitor at Meaher State Park Campground said, “The restroom was clean,” which is a big plus for many.
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. One camper at Gulf State Park Campground mentioned, “Individual campsites are spacious and level and come with a grill and picnic table.”
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of campground staff. A visitor at Cajun RV Park said, “The office attendant was incredibly nice and helpful.”

What you should know

  • Road Noise: Some campgrounds are near busy roads. A reviewer at Meaher State Park Campground pointed out, “The only downside I could find was I10 is close enough to be heard.”
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. For instance, at Big Lagoon State Park Campground, one camper noted, “There is a lack of places to throw trash and the dumpsters are all the way back at the front of the park.”
  • Primitive Camping: If you’re looking for a more rustic experience, Davis Bayou Campground offers primitive camping. One camper mentioned, “The park itself is nice, organized in loops.”

Tips for camping with families

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and activities for kids. At Gulf State Park Campground, a reviewer said, “There is also a very awesome nature center, several playgrounds, pickleball courts.”
  • Plan for Bugs: Some areas can be buggy, especially near water. A camper at Dauphin Island Campground noted, “The beach is beautiful white sand and is not crowded at all.”
  • Bring Outdoor Games: Campgrounds often have open spaces for games. One camper at Blakeley State Park Campground suggested, “Enjoyed walking on the dock and view of the water.”

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Cajun RV Park mentioned, “The site is gravel and level.”
  • Wi-Fi Availability: Some campgrounds have decent Wi-Fi. A visitor at Island Retreat RV Park said, “The parking pads were large and level, but there wasn't much space around the site.”
  • Be Prepared for Road Noise: If you’re sensitive to noise, consider this before booking. A camper at Meaher State Park Campground mentioned the nearby highway noise.

Camping around Semmes, Alabama, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking a peaceful spot.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Semmes, AL?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Semmes, AL is Airey Lake Recreation Area with a 4.1-star rating from 9 reviews.

  • What is the best site to find tent camping near Semmes, AL?

    TheDyrt.com has all 6 tent camping locations near Semmes, AL, with real photos and reviews from campers.