Meaher State Park
The 1,327-acre Meaher State Park is about 7 miles from Mobile in Spanish Fort. The park is along the Mobile Delta's wetlands from Mobile Bay. The wooded campground has 56 sites with 20-, 30- and 50-amp electric, water, sewer, fire ring and picnic table. The sites are shaded, with select accommodations for big rigs and pull-thrus. Tent camping sites offer seclusion and privacy. The park has a bath house, laundry facility and picnic area. Pets are allowed. There are two self-guided nature trails where visitors can explore the area's wildlife. Boaters and anglers can launch their boats at the park or fish on the 300-foot pier.
Meaher State Park
5200 Battleship Parkway E.
Spanish Fort, AL 36577
(251) 626-5529
alapark.com
Chickasabogue Park
Chickasabogue Park encompasses 1,100 acres on Chickasaw Creek. The park is a wildlife refuge, so enthusiasts will appreciate the different species of animals and birds in the area. The campground is in an oak/pine hammock and has 38 sites for RVs with water, electricity and sewer, or electricity and water only. There are pull-thru sites. Tent campers have 23 private and secluded sites away from RVs that have electricity and water. All campsites have a picnic table and fire ring. Hikers or boaters can utilize the park's primitive and back-country sites. The park has restrooms, a picnic area, museum and swimming. There are 11 miles of hiking trails. The park has a boat ramp and canoe rentals, where visitors can explore and fish Chickasaw Creek.
Chickasabogue Park
760 Aldock Road
Eight Mile, AL 36613
(251) 574-2267
mobilecountyal.com
Shady Acres Campground
Located just outside the city limits of Mobile, Shady Acres Campground has 92 sites. The campground is lined with pine trees and sites have 20-, 30- and 50-amp electric, water, sewer, cable TV and Wi-Fi. There are pull-thru accommodations. The campground has a dump station, bath house, laundry facility and sells propane. Boaters and anglers can utilize the campground's fishing pier or boat ramp, and fish and explore the Dog River. Bird-watchers are approximately 18 miles from Dauphin Island and the 164-acre Audubon Bird Sanctuary, where visitors can hike the area's trails and view the area's wildlife and bird population. The campground is 2 miles from public boat launches into Mobile Bay.
Shady Acres Campground
2500 Old Military Road
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 478-0013
shadyacresmobile.com
