Blakeley State Park and surrounding campgrounds offer diverse camping experiences throughout the Mobile Bay region. Stockton sits in Baldwin County at an elevation of just 23 feet, making the area susceptible to seasonal flooding during heavy rain events. The region contains part of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, one of America's largest river delta systems covering over 260,000 acres of wetlands, creeks, and forested floodplains.
What to do
Historical exploration: Visit Blakeley State Park's Civil War sites where visitors can walk through what was once the streets of the town of Blakeley. "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," shares Julie D. from Blakeley State Park Campground.
Water activities: Launch from Live Oak Landing boat ramp to explore the Tensaw River delta system. "We enjoyed 2 nights here along the tensaw river. There is a big boat ramp to explore the delta. The bathrooms and showers are clean. And there is a disc golf course also," notes Steven B. from Live Oak Landing.
Trail systems: Access over 26 miles of hiking paths throughout Blakeley State Park for all skill levels. "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," explains Karen L. about trails at Chickasabogue Park.
What campers like
Spacious, private sites: Campsites at Blakeley State Park offer good separation from neighbors. "HUGE sites, very secluded. If I look really hard through the woods I can see a neighbor. Very clean, well kept," writes Laurie A. about Blakeley State Park Campground.
Wildlife encounters: Regular animal sightings enhance the camping experience. "Lots of wildlife including deer that come very close. Some sites are level some are more difficult to level," notes John W. about his stay at Apalachee RV Campground.
Reasonable rates: Campground prices remain affordable compared to similar facilities. "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," explains Kristina M. about Harper Campground.
What you should know
Varying site conditions: Some campsites require leveling equipment. "Some of the sites are so unlevel. But the historical tour of the park is amazing. So much information about the civil war. Other than the rv sites being so unlevel the park is really nice," warns Michael about Blakeley State Park.
Highway noise considerations: Several campgrounds are near major roads. "The park is between two highways, but we didn't notice the noise," mentions Lynn G. from Meaher State Park.
Insect preparation: Bring appropriate supplies for seasonal bugs. "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," advises Karen L. about Meaher State Park.
Tips for camping with families
Junior Ranger programs: Request activity packets at check-in for children. "Woke up to begin the junior ranger packet for our kiddos (provided at checkout) and hiked and explored all day. We were super happy at the food truck that was there so we didn't have to go off site for lunch," Nicole G. shares about her family's experience at Blakeley State Park.
Easy biking opportunities: Bring children's bicycles for the flat trails. "Loved seeing the horses on the trails and the easy bikes for our 5 and 7 year old," notes Nicole G. about Harper Campground.
Accessible swimming areas: Meaher State Park provides family-friendly water access. "The swimming area has sidewalk almost to the beach area but the ground all the way to the sand is hard so wheelchair's, strollers, ice chest, and anything with wheels is perfect," explains Jennifer G.
Tips from RVers
Site selection for level parking: Choose carefully to minimize setup time. "We stayed at spot RV Spot 2. It was a pull through spot and easy to get into. The spot was somewhat flat but we had to maneuver to get even and then still needed leveling blocks," advises Aaron D. about his experience at Blakeley State Park.
Convenient location: Proximity to amenities makes pet-friendly camping near Stockton, Alabama practical for longer stays. "It is very conveniently located off I-65 and the park is very well kept, bathhouses are immaculate and very large. Has a dog park which our dog loved being off leash," reports Brian T. about Deer Creek RV Park.
Full hookup availability: Determine your utility needs before booking. "Super friendly staff and the spots, wowza, they are huge and all pull through. Bring your bikes, lots of roads to explore with little traffic. Oh, and all sites also have sewer!" notes DALLEEN about Blakeley State Park.