Blakeley State Park offers several cabin options near Spanish Fort, including primitive "Squirrels Nest" cabins with two wooden platforms for beds, a sink without water, and a cabinet. These open-air structures feature two walls and two walls of screens, plus a large deck with bench seating. Harper Campground within Blakeley State Park provides cabin accommodations with electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings. Meaher State Park Campground maintains two rental cabins alongside its RV and tent sites, with convenient access to the boat launch and pier. "The newer cabins at Blakeley State Park are very nice, while the two primitive cabins are basically open air cabins with two wooden platforms for beds, a sink, and a cabinet," according to one visitor.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Blakeley's primitive cabins require guests to be prepared for wildlife encounters, as one camper noted: "My cabin was inhabited by mice at night, so I kept my food in airtight plastic paint bucket containers and my belongings covered by garbage bags." Most cabins require advance reservations, particularly during peak seasons. Gulf State Park Campground, though farther from Spanish Fort in Orange Beach, offers more modern cabin accommodations with full amenities. Pet policies vary by location, with most parks allowing pets but requiring owners to maintain control and clean up after them.
Most cabins include basic furnishings but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary significantly between locations—primitive cabins typically offer only outdoor fire pits, while more developed cabins may include basic kitchen amenities. Visitors staying at primitive cabins should bring containers for food storage to prevent wildlife encounters. The Retreat RV & Campground on Styx River provides cabin rentals with more amenities, including access to showers, laundry facilities, and gas grills. Nearby markets at several campgrounds offer basic provisions, though selection is limited. A visitor to Gulf State Park noted, "We had reserved a campsite for our camper van, with my elderly parents renting a cabin at lakeside eagle cabins. It was phenomenal—new, modern, three bedroom cabin with awesome screen porch."
"Amazing views from the boardwalks and trails! Not far from Spanish Fort and shopping. We did many hikes through the grounds with the kids and everyone absolutely loved it!"
"There are larger primitive tent sites, smaller tent sites with power/water hookups, RV sites, two primitive cabins and 2 newer cabins which are very nice."
"Great local restaurants with seafood in nearby Spanish Fort and Fairhope. Shopping and grocery stores within 5 miles as well. All campground employees were very nice and welcoming."
"Meaher is a great state park near Mobile. We stayed one night. Many of the sites are shady. The park streets and sites are asphalt. The park was clean and quiet except for road noise which wasnt bad."
$20 - $30 / night
"April 4, 2021 Camper Van Site: Harper #7 Primitive 20 Over 2,000 acres crisscrossed with trails."
"Harper Campground is designed for tent camping, $20 for unimproved and $30 for improved (electricity and water). If you have a $20 site, you have to bum water from one of the $30 sites."
"The site had trees to hang my hammock, a fire ring, water, and a picnic table. You walk maybe 50ft from your parking spot to the site in the woods."
"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"
"PROS Quiet
Minimal streetlights
Site 435 level
Asphalt parking pad is extended as an area for the picnic table
Pedestal BBQ in good condition and free of ash upon arrival
Moveable metal and"
"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."
$20 - $150 / night
"The retreat offers several amenities including showers, laundromat, and gas grills. There are even bouncy houses and playgrounds for the kids."
"The grounds are very beautiful and there are many places that you can walk around the campground. The river bank is gorgeous and we even spent a dinner out next to the river."
$20 - $40 / night
"Whether it be tent, camper, or full RV
Sights with power $40 per night
Fire Pits 🔥 * Picnic table * Power hook-up
Sights with NO power $26 per night (Standard"
"*The camping store is closed until they can find someone to run it. Wood and ice can be bought at the Tom Thumb just outside the park or at Walmart/Publix in Gulf Breeze."
"Got a free couple day stay to listen to their time share info. Nice spots and enjoyed the River."
$50 / night
"Campsites are just a short walk to the beach. The staff is very friendly and will be happy to help with any questions you might have. Bath house is cleaned every morning and showers were pretty warm."
"There are several good restaurants, ice cream shops, a great seafood market called Skinners, where you can order fresh seafood from the steamer (we ordered crab legs twice during our stay 😋), parks, bike"
$69 / night
"All campsites have a wide concrete pad, fully electric with water and sewer. The shower bathrooms were very clean and open 24 seven."
"The park is clean. There’s a dog park and they have a few small tubs of treats for the pups. The pool has extra beach balls to play with. Great place! We look forward to going back again soon."
GuideAmazing views from the boardwalks and trails! Not far from Spanish Fort and shopping. We did many hikes through the grounds with the kids and everyone absolutely loved it!
GuideBlakely State Park is a very large State Park, with different choices for camping. There are larger primitive tent sites, smaller tent sites with power/water hookups, RV sites, two primitive cabins and 2 newer cabins which are very nice. There's TONS of hiking, a battleground for history buffs, a playground, a boatdock, lots of hiking, horseback riding etc.
I stayed in one of the two Squirrels Nest, which are primitive cabins. Basically open air cabins. 2 walls, a roof and 2 walls of screens. There are two wooden platforms for beds. A twin and a queen, and barstools to sit inside and look out into the woods, over the hill in which they are nestled. There's a sink (but no water) and a cabinet, and outside a large deck with bench seating. Below is a fire pit and picnic table. There is a shared porta potty outside of the two cabins. These cabins are a bit of a drive out in the woods, so make sure your vehicle is up to it. It's very peaceful out there. My cabin was inhabited by mice at night, so I kept my food in airtight plastic paint bucket containers & my belongings covered by garbage bags on one of the platforms and had my air mattress inside a pop-up mosquito tent, so the mice did not bother me. I was after all in their house. I sprinkled peppermint oil around my gear & my bed platform to keep the mice away. Next time I will have my food in a large cooler so that the wildlife is not attracted.
There are hiking trails by these sites, as well as, steps down the hill, leading off into another trail.
i would stay there again. Great place to get away.
RangerThis beach front campground is beautiful, quiet, and relaxing. Under new ownership they seem friendly and helpful. Dog friendly park that is away from the major city hubs, nothing but the beach is walkable. Our site was level with a grill, fire pit, picnic table and a wooden deck.
GuideI 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. Each site has a picnic table & fire ring. There is a boat launch, which is popular, a pier and also 2 cabins that you can rent. This is a popular park for RV's. And of course there is a shower house & covered picnic tables.
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.
TravelerPros: Covered tent sites (we tent camped) portapottys, free for up to a week, boat launch, spaced out sites (pretty private). Has picnic tables, fire pits, and grills. Cons: Sites flood, lots of gaters (if you have small pets this is sketchy), gets a little busy on the weekends with the boaters, it's reaallllly far from the next town but there's a gas station 15mins away. Get gas before you go back to camp. It's beautiful and clean. About 45mins to pcola
GuideI’ve camped at Mystic Springs numerous times. I book the group site. Very large & spacious. Perfect for a large group or multiple people. Plenty of room for several tents. It has a fire ring, grill, covered structure with 2 picnic tables, a garbage can and a large portapotty. It’s generally very quiet. It’s a gated site so to me it feels more secure. People do walk through the site occasionally but not too often. It’s primitive camping so no power & no potable water. Most sites have water view.
RangerApril 4, 2021 Camper Van Site: Harper #7 Primitive $20 Over 2,000 acres crisscrossed with trails. Interesting replication of the ghost town of Blakeley which disappeared around 1830, but before then it rivaled Mobile in population and economy. 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. My shower was cold. Dumpsters near bath house. Staff house nearby. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Wish I could stay more than two nights.
RV park closer to entrance.
LegendPROS
Quiet
Minimal streetlights
Site 435 level
Asphalt parking pad is extended as an area for the picnic table
Pedestal BBQ in good condition and free of ash upon arrival
Moveable metal and wooden picnic table
Super clean climate controlled bathhouses
Very nice, large, park laundromat with coin changing machine. Detergent sold at camp store.
Recycling available at dump station
Super bike trails
Good park WiFi
TMobile 3 bars
CONS
No senior or vet discount
15.25% resort fee charged
15% sales tax charged
$5 reservation fee charged
Site 425 no shade - we were HOT in January!
No info provided that state park does not provide campfire rings. Campfires are permitted but you must bring your own campfire ring/pit
Picnic table top rotted leaving large holes and unuseable
Two roll-off compactors for the campground located at the dump station near the entrance/exit. If you are not camping in that area you are in for a hike.
GuideWhether it be tent, camper, or full RV
Sights with power $40 per night * Fire Pits 🔥 * Picnic table * Power hook-up
Sights with NO power $26 per night (Standard) * Fire Pits 🔥 * Picnic table
Spanish Fort's cabin camping options spread across a 30-mile radius, with elevations ranging from sea level to 200 feet. The area receives over 65 inches of annual rainfall, creating lush surroundings for cabin stays but requiring campers to prepare for humidity and occasional storms during summer months.
Explore Civil War history: At Blakeley State Park Campground, visitors can walk through 26 miles of trails with historic significance. "You will walk through historic civil war sites, trails that were once the streets of the town of Blakeley. A beautiful hike on boardwalks along the Blakeley River then through a swamp on deep into woods amongst ancient oaks," notes camper Julie D.
Paddle the delta waterways: Meaher State Park Campground provides access to Mobile Bay with launch points for watercraft. "This park is in the middle of the delta, giving easy access to the water and lovely views. Trails are short but the boardwalk connecting the two parts of the park is incredible. Plan to spend your time on the water," shares reviewer Lynn G.
Wildlife viewing: The wetland areas surrounding cabin sites offer exceptional bird and wildlife watching opportunities. "We heard coyotes at a distance which was amazing," reports camper Nicole G. about her experience at Blakeley State Park. Many cabins are positioned near natural habitats where early morning wildlife sightings are common.
Privacy between sites: Harper - Blakeley State Park offers cabins with good separation from neighboring campers. "Sites 20 and up are not very private since the day use people can see right into your camp but otherwise they're quite private since the shrubs are thick," explains Kristina M.
Water proximity: Many campers appreciate cabins situated near water features. At Meaher State Park, "About a quarter of the sites are right next to the water. There are have a few furnished cabins on the water as well. The sites are shady and sparsely wooded," according to Lynn G.
Peaceful environment: The Spanish Fort area provides quiet surroundings away from city noise. "Two nights under stars and immaculate quiet. To the point where we couldn't help but laugh (quietly) when our fire cracked loudly a couple times," reports Nicole G. about her Blakeley State Park stay.
Seasonal considerations: Summer heat and humidity can be intense from June through September. "We were there for Mother's Day weekend, which was cooler than normal with lows in the 50s. Friday night it rained and was quiet," notes MomSolo about their stay at Blakeley State Park.
Insect management: Ants and mosquitoes can be problematic around cabins, especially during warmer months. At Meaher State Park Campground, one camper warned, "The ants are ridiculous. I had read reviews about the ants prior so I came prepared."
Bathroom facilities: Bathroom quality varies between parks. "Bath house has restrooms on one side and showers on the other. The bathhouse serves as the public restroom for day use as well which made it very crowded at times," reports MomSolo about Blakeley State Park.
Pack for water activities: The Retreat RV & Campground On Styx River offers cabin options with river access. "The grounds are very beautiful and there are many places that you can walk around the campground. The river bank is gorgeous and we even spent a dinner out next to the river," shares Chloe F.
Consider cabin accessibility: Some cabin sites require more walking than others. "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 Lisa S. about Harper Campground.
Utilize educational opportunities: Several parks offer learning activities for children. "We were super happy at the food truck that was there so we didn't have to go off site for lunch. Loved seeing the horses on the trails and the easy bikes for our 5 and 7 year old," explains Nicole G. about Blakeley State Park.
Site levelness considerations: When bringing an RV to parks with cabin options, note that many sites require significant leveling. At Apalachee RV Campground - Blakeley State Park, "Some sites are level some are more difficult to level," warns John W.
Hookup availability: For those with both RVs and cabin guests, hookup capabilities vary. "The RV sites are not on any type of paved or level ground and are not suitable for larger RVs. They're VERY close together and there are a lot of trees," cautions Tom about The Retreat RV & Campground.
Length restrictions: Larger RVs may have difficulty accessing some areas where cabins are located. "Our camper is 35 feet travel trailer, and it was quiet tight getting into our spot, and it will be for most current spots, we would not have been able to park where we were had there been a camper next to us," shares Chloe F. from The Retreat.
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