Camping spots near Indian Springs, Alabama range from primitive tent sites to full-service RV parks with varying levels of shade and water access. Summer temperatures often reach above 90°F with high humidity, while winters remain relatively mild with occasional freezing temperatures. The camping season extends year-round with spring and fall offering the most comfortable temperatures for outdoor activities.
What to do
Water activities at Blakeley State Park: Boaters have access to the Blakeley River with launch facilities for personal watercraft. "2000 acres, walking auto cell phone tours of civil war, boat tours, big pull through rv spots and a tent campground. Awesome," notes one visitor at Blakeley State Park.
Mountain biking at Chickasabogue: The trail system offers varied terrain for cyclists of all skill levels. A regular camper explains, "This is our go to campground in Mobile, Al. We stay here to visit family locally. Nice mtb trails. Disc golf course for a small fee. Rv camping is like 28$ for full hook ups," according to a visitor at Mobile County Park Chickasabogue Park and Campground.
Historic exploration: Self-guided tours through Civil War battlefields and ghost town remnants provide educational opportunities. "There are bathrooms and bath houses, fairly secluded campsites, along with 26 miles of trails which are easy to moderate with a flat surface. You will walk through historic civil war sites, trails that were once the streets of the town of Blakeley," shares a camper.
Nature boardwalks: Multiple parks feature elevated walkways through wetland areas for wildlife viewing. "Beautiful clean park. Getting upgraded. Two wonderful boardwalks. One to the Bayou. Ice machine, showers cabins, upgraded tent sites and wifi," reports a visitor at Meaher State Park Campground.
What campers like
Spacious primitive tent camping: Harper Campground offers secluded sites with basic amenities. "Harper loop, where I camped, is at least a mile into the woods and has no hook ups. The sites have picnic tables and fire rings and offer decent privacy. Bath house is 7 minute walk," notes a camper at Harper - Blakeley State Park.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple waterfront locations provide access for anglers without boats. One camper at Meaher State Park describes, "I chose a specific site with water view which was enjoyable. The street lights throughout the park are very bright, so if you're light sensitive when you sleep, use a darker tent. All the sites have power & water hookups."
Wildlife encounters: Early morning and evening hours offer the best opportunities for wildlife viewing. "Beautiful pines and waterfront spaces are spread apart nicely. This is really a diamond in the rough!" reports a visitor.
Level sites for easy setup: Many campgrounds feature prepared pads for tents and RVs. "Big camping spaces- semi private. Kayaking trails all around in the park and local. Close by to big city life but camping in the wild yonder," according to a camper at Apalachee RV Campground - Blakeley State Park.
What you should know
Highway noise affects some locations: Proximity to major roadways impacts the camping experience at certain sites. "Not one of my favorites but there Is a good size river to swim and kayak. It's very muddy and not in the best part of town. But if you need a spot of dirt to pitch your tent it ain't to bad," notes one camper about Chickasabogue Park.
Insect management: Ants and mosquitoes can be problematic, especially in warmer months. "I have done tent camping at this park a couple times. All of the sites are close together and the ants are ridiculous. I had read reviews about the ants prior so I came prepared," shares a visitor.
Site spacing varies considerably: Some campgrounds offer more privacy than others. "I visited this campground on my way through the mobile bay area and it is really not worth your time. The campground is nothing terrible and they do have a small picnic area and access to the bay but there are much nicer places nearby," comments a camper.
Limited primitive camping: Most sites have electric hookups with varying levels of additional amenities. "This place totally surprised us with how nice it was! They accept Passport America, so a full hookup sight was about $9/night. $18 without Passport America. Sites are large and private," explains a visitor at Chickasabogue Park.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds have dedicated play areas for children. "There is hiking, a sports complex, a playground, a small beach area with roped off swimming and covered picnic tables, a boat dock and canoe/kayak rental," notes a camper.
Swimming areas: Designated swimming zones provide safer water recreation for children. "This is a nice campground. It has RV hookup, tent sites, and site with just electric and water hookup for campers or tents. We stayed in site 11. We had two large tents. Each site has picnic table and fire ring and small open type grill. Several bathhouses. Playgrounds ball fields and also a roped off swimming area."
Educational opportunities: History programs and nature tours engage children while camping. "If you bring your family, this is the perfect spot for you. We booked in the improved camping section and came in a little later than I had wanted to set up. We arrived at 7:00pm. I have never been greeted by a more enthusiastic staff member who just kept saying we would love it," shares a visitor at Blakeley State Park.
Bathroom proximity: Consider campsite location relative to facilities when camping with young children. "This is a neat little campground that kinda sits between 8 mile and Saraland, AL. Not a very big area for you to camp if you have a pull behind or big RV. But people do manage to get the bigger camper and RV's in and parked. Could use a little more clean up in the three bathhouses and around the campground."
Tips from RVers
Best RV sites: Pull-through sites are available at several campgrounds. "We were assigned site 6. We were surrounded on 3 sides by woods but had neighbors directly across from us and diagonally. We were there for Mother's Day weekend, which was cooler than normal with lows in the 50s," explains a camper.
Site leveling challenges: Some parks require additional blocking for RVs. "Great park with a ton of historically preserved areas from the 1800's. Bugs are not nearly as bad as I expected. Lots of wildlife including deer that come very close. Some sites are level some are more difficult to level."
Personalized check-in service: Some parks provide escort service to sites. "This is a good location for events in Mobile and Baldwin counties. Site are level and paved. All have FHU I believe. They have a nice little fishing pier. Boat and kayak launch. Bath houses clean and operated correctly," shares a visitor at Meaher State Park.
Television reception: Antenna service is available in most locations. "We stayed here for a week in June and enjoyed it very much. Site was level with plenty of room for our 5th wheel and truck. Great local restaurants with seafood in nearby Spanish Fort and Fairhope. Shopping and grocery stores within 5 miles as well."
