Dauphin Island Campground in the United States

The boat harbor opposite our location is consistently loud throughout the night. The seaside is merely a brief stroll away, however, it's compact and features a number of oil rigs. The restrooms were exceptionally neat. The park is predominantly occupied by winter visitors and has limited paved areas, resulting in most camping spots being on the lawn. The entire park has a somewhat neglected appearance.

3 years ago

The park was not difficult to locate, situated just beyond the Ferry Terminal. The entire area, including the internal roads, is paved. There is sufficient signage, and the check-in process was quick and welcoming. The park rules are quite straightforward. Our allocated spot, 02, was a dirt and grass area that comfortably accommodated our Coach and Towed. Utilities (30/50 amp, water, and sewer only) were positioned on the left side. The spacing was satisfactory for a destination park. Each spot comes with a table, but lacks a fire pit. Our spot was level and even. The park was overall clean and well-kept. It is a dog-friendly park, and we didn't notice any unattended dog waste. However, there are several stray cats residing in the park, resulting in a noticeable amount of cat waste. The cats serve as a deterrent to snakes and rodents. The park does not offer wifi or cable TV. Unfortunately, our Verizon signal was weak, preventing streaming from our Hot Spot. Wifi is supposedly available in the Pavilion, though we didn't test it. We did manage to locate several OTA channels. Satellite might be challenging. We didn't use the bathrooms or showers, but upon inspection, they were clean and modern, as were the laundry facilities. A brief trail from the park leads to a stunning dog-friendly beach. Where the trail becomes sandy, a boardwalk has been installed to accommodate those with disabilities. There are no eateries or shops within comfortable walking distance, but a brief drive will lead you to food, shopping, and convenience stores. We found this park to be a pleasant place to stay for a period. There are no permanent residents, but many seasonal ones who are very sociable. The park offers some organized activities, but we chose not to participate. There are many advantages, but two significant drawbacks - the lack of Wifi with weak Verizon signal and the dirt/grass base that can become muddy when it rains. We paid a

3 years ago

I camp in a converted suv and was denied a campsite unless I could pitch a tent or was at least in a van. Very disappointing. I would totally have spent several days here, otherwise. The island is gorgeous with bike paths and beaches and birds galore.

4 years ago

Published price is $38.00 per night. The Price of $44.00 includes taxes and a "maintenance fee". Our 7th day was free. Site was very spacious, backed up to the tent camping area. Two sites over began the trail leading to the beach. After a short walk, the sand starts and there is a boardwalk to get you the rest of the way. The best thing about this campground for us was the beach access, yet you were protected from the strong ocean breeze. The showers (3 stalls) were clean with very good pressure and lots of hot water. Poor location of the sewer for our site, so we stayed unhooked until the adjacent site was empty, and ran our sewer hose 30 feet to that site for a quick dump. Lots of tree cover, so brooming off the slideout was a must. Advise using a regulator on the water. Not great cell strength, but were still able to do some streaming.

4 years ago

Great bath house. Friendly staff. Sites are close together but didn’t feel crowded. Beach access was great. Perfect for walking

4 years ago