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Alabama’s Gateway Parks: RV Campgrounds Near State Park Adventures

Discover the best RV-friendly campgrounds near Alabama’s top state parks like Gulf State Park and Oak Mountain. Enjoy easy access to hiking, fishing, and beach fun—plus glamping-style amenities at nearby campgrounds.

Overview

It’s no secret that snagging a campsite inside a popular state or national park during peak travel season can be a challenge. The good news? You don’t have to miss out on epic outdoor adventures just because the public campground is full. Across Alabama, privately owned and operated RV parks serve as welcoming basecamps near some of the state’s top public lands. These campgrounds often offer spacious sites with full hookups, Wi-Fi, pools, and other creature comforts that make your trip even more enjoyable.

Whether you’re planning to hit the trails, relax by the beach, or spend time golfing in the great outdoors, Alabama has an RV park for every kind of traveler. Here are some of the state’s must-see parks—and the nearby private campgrounds that can help you stay close to the action.

Jeremy Puglisi

The RV Atlas

Jeremy & Stephanie Puglisi

Jeremy and Stephanie Puglisi are the co-hosts of the weekly RV Atlas and Campground of the Week podcasts and the RV Atlas blog. They are also the authors of See You at the Campground: A Guide to Discovering Community, Connection, and a Happier Family in the Great Outdoors, and Where Should We Camp Next: A 50 State Guide to Amazing Campgrounds and other Unique Outdoor Accommodations, and the Acadia National Park Adventure Guide. After buying their very first pop-up camper more than 10 years ago, Jeremy and Stephanie caught the RV bug in a big way, and now spend over 70 nights a year in their travel trailer with their three sons, Theo, Max, and Wes, and sweet Maggie the pup. You can follow along on their adventures (and misadventures) over at RV Atlas.

Rocket Launch

View Rocket Launches From These Eight Campgrounds

From the comfort of a campground, RVers can enjoy a perfect view of rockets taking flight from some of the most well-known launch sites in the United States. Here are eight campgrounds with excellent views of nearby space shuttle launches from major bases.