Warning
Campgrounds fill up in a hurry in spring and summer, so it is best to make reservations. There is beachfront camping, as well as camping on the inland waterway.
Gulf State Park
Gulf State Park has two miles of white beach, freshwater and saltwater fishing, and primitive and modern camping. The phone number is 251-948-7275; website is www.alapark.com/GulfState/.
Island Retreat
Island Retreat RV is on the beach, close to to all the tourist action of Gulf Shores. Phone number is 866-974-9999; website is www.islandretreatrv.com.
Southport Campground
Southport Campground offers RV sites, as well as primitive camping on a lagoon. Phone number is 251-968-6220; website is www.southportcampground.com.
Wales West
Wales West RV Resort is a bit further inland, and has great access to freshwater fishing. The resort also runs a small railway. Phone number is 888-569-5337; website is www.waleswest.com/.
Beech Campers
Beech Campers offers primitive camping on the beach. RV sites are a block off the beach. Phone number is 251-981-4136.
Article Written By James Jordan
James Jordan has been a writer and photographer since 1980. He has worked for newspapers in Arkansas, Tennessee, South Carolina and Kansas, winning state press association awards for writing, photography and page design. In 1995 he received his master's in Christian education and completed two years of Ancient Greek at the graduate level. Jordan holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism.
