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All along Alabama’s many miles of shoreline you’ll find some of the best beachside camping spots in the country, complete with local wildlife, sea breezes, and ocean views to make your trip unforgettable. Camping isn’t just for the mountains—head to one of these five amazing beach campsites in Alabama for a unique camping experience!
It’s easy to enjoy the natural scenic wonders of Dauphin Island at the campground. You’ll have access to a secluded campers-only beach as well as the Audubon Bird Sanctuary. Guests have their pick of RV hookup sites or primitive campsites, each of which are just a short distance to the sand. The park is also brimming with family-friendly amenities, including picnic areas, nature trails, and playground.
If you want accommodation options, you’ll find plenty of them at Gulf State Park. The park offers cabins and lakeside cottages that are just a short drive to the ocean, in addition to full hookup or primitive campsites that are just a mile and a half from the beach. Guests can enjoy a slew of amenities, including swimming pool, splash pad, pickleball/tennis courts, horseshoe court, nature center, and organized family-friendly activities. There’s also a strong chance you’ll get to experience some of Alabama’s natural wildlife up close—turtles, alligators, and shorebirds are known to frequent the area.
If you have an RV or motorcoach, you’ll love the camping opportunities at this waterfront resort. Offering more than the typical hookups, this resort offers all the luxuries of home living, including a neighborhood-like look and feel. Guests marvel at the cobblestone streets, waterfall entrance, and classy coach houses that offer full kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and every other luxury you can imagine. Their private marina gives guests exclusive access to the gulf on its small but pristine beach. It’s camping at the beach like you’ve never experienced before.
This quiet little park offers a bay view from each of their 34 RV sites. Guests are just minutes from shopping, dining, and beautiful beaches, yet remain tucked away from the noise of town so they can relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. The park offers an onsite 200-foot dock that’s perfect for fishing or a peaceful walk across the water.
Just across from the public beach, this campground offers fun for both RV and tent campers. When you’re not lounging on the adjacent beach, the campground offers a pool to help you cool off after a day in the sun. You’ll be within minutes of all that Dauphin Island has to offer, including tennis courts, the Audubon Sanctuary, Sea Lab Estuarium, and Fort Gaines.
Alli Hill is a freelance content writer and mom of two. She spends most of her free time exploring the great outdoors by trail or by kayak. She is also the founder and director of FreelanceSpeak, a blog to support other freelance creatives.
