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497 Reviews of 7 Spanish Fort Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Fort Pickens Campground — Gulf Islands National Seashore
    September 12, 2024

    Fort Pickens Campground — Gulf Islands National Seashore

    Fort Pickens, the good, bad, and ugly

    Really nice place to camp for folks who enjoy access to an uncrowded beach. There's a 25$ entrance fee(one time fee for campers)at the gate coming into the Gulf Islands area so not many folks who just want to go to the beach. The sites aren't spectacular(not a lot of shade)but they do have the basics 30/50 Amp service at many sites (campground D is tent/popup specific). Clean bathhouses and well maintained grounds. This was our 1st time visiting in the middle of summer (who knew FL is hot and humid in July) we enjoyed the trip but in the future will make spring and fall for our target dates. Access to beautiful beaches and the sound are minutes away. Fees were 40$ a night at the time of our visit.

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

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

  • Camper-submitted photo from Meaher State Park Campground
    May 31, 2024

    Meaher State Park Campground

    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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Mystic Springs
    May 24, 2024

    Mystic Springs

    Very nice and quiet .

    This was a nice spot and was free. You do have to have a reservation. It's a little unlevel and best to back in. Be sure to get a site map, or it will be hard to find.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Gulf State Park Campground
    April 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!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Gulf State Park Campground
    April 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!!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Magnolia Branch Wildlife Reserve
    April 8, 2024

    Magnolia Branch Wildlife Reserve

    Worst customer service

    Our family drove over an hour to fish here. Upon arriving at the gate, we weren’t even greeted. A older lady stood up and just stared at us with a mean look. After about a 30 second stare, she finally said“hi”. I said“hi”. Another 15 second stare and she said”can I help you?” Very rudely. I said“yes we’re here to fish”. She said“we’re closed”. I asked what time they close daily and mentioned that google says open 24hrs and their website doesn’t list hours and she said“4”. I said we drove an hour here and you don’t close for another 45 min can we just drive through and look around, it’s our first time here. She said well I’m not charging you. I said this place was recommended to me on Facebook-can we at least look around? She said“no we’re closed”. I said ok what’s the price? She said we’re closed. I said I understand what you’re saying but what is the price? She sat down and refused to answer me. We left. We probably won’t be back. I decided to check around to see their reviews and it seems this lady is rude to everyone. Why has she not been replaced? I believe her name is Tracy. I tried to find out who her boss was by calling and emailing. However, no one answers the phone and she told me via email she’s the supervisor. SHE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED! So many people complain about her!!

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

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

  • Camper-submitted photo from Magnolia Branch Wildlife Reserve
    March 29, 2024

    Magnolia Branch Wildlife Reserve

    Beautiful but noisy!

    The campground itself is beautiful. The noise level is terrible. So if you are retired or want a nice, quiet place, this isn't it. The sprawling playground that aligns the campsites assures of loud, screaming children at all hours. Further, either there is no noise ordinance, or it is not enforced as loud music is ongoing into the night. Unfortunately, have to strike this beautiful spot off the list.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Gulf Breeze RV Resort
    March 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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Magnolia Branch Wildlife Reserve
    March 17, 2024

    Magnolia Branch Wildlife Reserve

    Nice quiet campground in a beautiful area

    Large sites with plenty of space between. They rent tubes to float the creek or canoes to paddle the ponds in the park. Ponds have fish to catch, don’t even need an Alabama fishing license to fish. Super quiet.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Fort Pickens Campground — Gulf Islands National Seashore
    February 24, 2024

    Fort Pickens Campground — Gulf Islands National Seashore

    Nice Location w Some Nice sites

    Fort Pickens CG: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

    (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)

    Overall Rating: 3.5. Most of the campsites do not offer much privacy. Bathrooms and showers look to be poorly cleaned. Price 2023: $ 20 w interagency pass Security: Gate w code. Usage during visit: 90% over the weekend. Site Privacy: Open sites Site Spacing: Close Site surface: Blacktop Reservations: Required Campground Noise: Not bad Road Noise: None Through Traffic in campground: There can be a little traffic for bayside beach access. Electric Hookup: Yes Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes. There is one in A Loop . There is also one at the entrance to B,C,D,E Loops Potable Water Available: At sites Bathroom: Flush toilets. Unfortunately, the men’s bathrooms have very small seats. Bathrooms seem sanitary, but there is a lot of grime.
    Showers: Private. Not all doors lock. They need to be more thoroughly clean.
    Cell Service (AT&T): 1-2 bas. Setting: Open surrounded by dense forest and saw grass prairie.
    Recent Weather: Cloudy and dreary w a front moving in.
    Host: Yes Rig Size: Large rigs Sites: In my opinion A Loop is the best of loops. It is smaller and sits by itself. Outside sites which have a little extra to offer: C35,C39,C45,A4,A27,A29,A30,A34,A37, Nicer inside sites: E 14, E 13, E11 E9, E7,
    C24, C 22, C 21 , C20, A 24, A26,

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Stone Campground
    February 23, 2024

    Lake Stone Campground

    Quiet peaceful lake side.

    Clean restrooms, reasonable fees (cash only), on-site manager friendly, but makes sure rules enforced to keep campground clean and family friendly.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Dauphin Island Campground
    February 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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Mystic Springs Recreation Area
    February 7, 2024

    Mystic Springs Recreation Area

    Primitive site with fire ring, grill, trash can, , large portapotty and nice water view.

    I’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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Shady Acres Campground
    January 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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Winner's Circle RV Resort
    January 18, 2024

    Winner's Circle RV Resort

    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

  • Camper-submitted photo from I-10 Kampground
    January 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.



Guide to Spanish Fort

Camping near Spanish Fort, Alabama, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and explore beautiful landscapes. With several campgrounds in the area, you can find the perfect spot for your next adventure.

What to do

  • Nature Trails: Many campgrounds have trails for hiking and biking. At Blakeley State Park Campground, one visitor shared, “Enjoyed walking on the dock and view of the water.”
  • Water Activities: If you love water sports, check out Meaher State Park Campground. A camper noted, “Campers get free parking at several beaches in the Park, which we utilized.”
  • Wildlife Viewing: Campers at Davis Bayou Campground have spotted various wildlife. One reviewer mentioned, “This is a great site at a great location.”

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-kept restrooms and showers. A visitor at Gulf State Park Campground said, “The bathhouses were super clean and in reasonable proximity to all of the sites.”
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy spots. One camper at Meaher State Park Campground mentioned, “Plenty of room between spaces which are staggered so you aren’t looking out your door at another trailer.”
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of campground staff. A visitor at Gulf Shores-Pensacola West KOA said, “The owners kept us up to date via text on serious weather conditions.”

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 Fort Pickens Campground, one camper noted, “Unfortunately, the beach access is not usable because of Hurricane Sally destroying the boardwalks.”
  • Primitive Camping: If you’re looking for a more rustic experience, Big Lagoon State Park Campground offers primitive camping. One camper mentioned, “The park staff continue to work diligently on hurricane recovery efforts.”

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 Davis Bayou Campground noted, “This is by ocean springs a little town with awesome art!”
  • Bring Outdoor Games: Campgrounds often have open spaces for games. One camper at Blakeley State Park Campground suggested, “There are numerous trails to explore and they are all marked for easy exploration.”

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Gulf Shores-Pensacola West KOA mentioned, “Our site was small and kind of on top of others, but it was nice.”
  • Wi-Fi Availability: Some campgrounds have decent Wi-Fi. A visitor at Milton-Gulf Pines KOA said, “The staff is super helpful and friendly!”
  • 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 Spanish Fort, Alabama, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking a peaceful spot.

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