Secluded area, very nice and wonderful staff. Bit of a drive to get to activities in Gulf Shores. Owners are very personable and nice place to get away from the cold. Not a large campground, but the people are very friendly and helpful. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This is our favorite place to stay on the Gulf Coast. BayBreeze RV is a small, quiet campground with an attentive and friendly staff and wonderful views. It is located under a grove of Live Oak trees on the South East side of Mobile Bay. The sites are all very close to the water and a sandy beach on the gulf. Two of the sites are directly adjacent to the beach. It also has a nice long pier to fish or swim from. The single restroom/shower is located in the climate controlled office building. Most campers use the facilities in their rigs, but we used the camp restroom and shower. Pets are allowed on the beaches here on the gulf side, but not on the white sand directly around the pier where children play, etc. (877) 721-9621 We camped here in a Motorhome.

As a class A owner I have been to my fair share of places, but none what so ever as nice as Bella Terra. This is the first place that we have stayed that everything we had hoped for we truly got right down to the excellent service from the employees. Bella Terra truly is only minutes away from anything you want to do from going golfing or to the beach or whether it be shopping that you enjoy. Very top notch RV Resort I only wish that we had something like this closer to home. Enjoy this it is everything and more that they advertise. We camped here in a Motorhome.

The facilities here are first rate. The club house, pools and sites are well thought out and high quality. Dinner at nearby Lambert's Cafe is a must! We camped here in a Motorhome.

Brand new RV Resort for Class A motorhomes only. Spacious sites with extra wide parking area. Large, well furnished clubhouse with well equipped exercise room and a large screen TV. Pool is 25 m. long and suitable for lap swimming or relaxing. Central lake is new and will eventually be stocked for fishing. There are many golf courses nearby and beach is about 5 miles away. Tangier outlets, WalMart, grocery stores and many restaurants are all within 5 minutes but the resort is isolated and quiet. Overall, a great place to stay. We camped here in a Motorhome.

After staying in parks around the country, it was fantastic to finally find a Resort that lived up to its designation as a "Resort". Bella Terra was everything advertised and more! Beautiful sunsets, Quiet nights, friendly RVers, immaculate facilities and on and on. The staff is second to none and our contact, Peter, was awesome. This resort is only minutes, yes MINUTES, to anything you could ever want or think of wanting! If you only do one thing for yourself as a Class A motorcoach owner this has to be it. This is the most "comfortable" RV place anywhere! Well, at least in the 33 states we have been in! We camped here in a Motorhome.

We have been through 8 states by rv. This by far exceeds any campground we have stayed at! We camped here in a Motorhome.

I don't know where the previous people stayed, but it must not have been at Bella Terra! Yes, the management and staff was accommodating and helpful and the sites were large and the existing facilities were first class but who wants to sit out in the middle of a open field looking at a muddy lake! It is still under construction and not ready to accommodate guests. The high rates are not justified. This is a new park which lacks any mature landscaping and is located miles from any stores or places to eat or shop. Give it 3 or 4 years and it should deserve a better rating. We camped here in a Motorhome.

We have been full timing for over a year and this was the best RV park yet. Brand New! Awesome pool, hot tub, fitness center and the clubhouse has a Wii. Great location for golf, shopping and beach. We plan on returning many times in the future. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This is without a doubt the best RV park that we have ever stayed in. The staff were great,we really enjoyed the use of the club house to host our granddaughter's birthday party. Will be back for many future visits. We camped here in a Motorhome.

I rarely give a campground a 10 rating because so few seem to "have it all". This one does. Huge clubhouse with all the amenities. Pool, hot tub, huge paved sites. Close to everything in Gulf Shores. A bit pricey but you get what you pay for. Worth every penny. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This is a new "resort" and lots are individually owned although all are not yet sold. The first phase was complete and some lots had gazebos or small, outdoor kitchens and sparse landscape. We were amazed at how poor the grass areas looked - they were all weeds. It was quite windy during our stay, and the dust and dirt were blowing our way from the unfinished second phase. The clubhouse is beautiful inside and the exercise equipment is top notch. The pool is gorgeous, but if you like doing laps or water exercises you will be disappointed. The style of pool is more for looks than for functionality. The tennis court and putting green had not been developed yet. During heavy rains, the run-off was directed to the front of our coach and with the poor grass it became a muddy mess. The resort staff, however, are top notch and very helpful. We've stayed at many RV "Resorts" and in comparison to others, we were very disappointed with the appearance and amenities. While there are activities nearby, we found that within 4 or 5 days you could do and see all there is, unless you like golf and the beach. Those RV'ers who are experienced and enjoy an active, resort lifestyle at a resort with upscale amenities may want to think twice about staying here. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Bella Terra is a new upscale RV resort with lots of potential. The club house and pool are complete and one of the best I have seen. The first section of lots are complete and the new lot owners are beginning to make it home. Not a lot of vegetation, but given the warm climate it won't take long. Right now the resort owners are giving good introductory rates and at $35.00 a night it was well worth it. Plan to stop on our way back to south Florida this fall and see how it has progressed We camped here in a Motorhome.

This park was the nicest park we have ever had the pleasure of visiting. The shower/bath rooms were immaculate. The club house was beautiful. The exercise room was very well equipped, including showers and a sauna, as well as all the normal machines. The staff all treated us like royalty. The park was dog-friendly, hosting a dog parade on St. Patrick's day, with dog treat bags for all participants. In our opinion, and our special rating system: definite "5 STAR BE-BACK" also short distance to great shopping, and a super public white sand beach. We camped here in a Motorhome.

We enjoyed out stay here and would go again. The staff are great and they enjoy making you feel at home. Very Nice Resort go see for yourself Reg and Em We camped here in a Motorhome.

What a wonderful RV resort. This was our first visit, and definitely not the last, we love that it's on a quiet road, away from the traffic noise. It's on our 'must do again' list. The resort staff was very courteous and knowledgeable, and were always available for questions. We're glad that it's a pet friendly resort. The clubhouse was beautiful and immaculate, with a wonderful fitness center. The pool area has plenty of lounge chairs and tables for a comfortable relaxed atmosphere. If you're thinking of heading to the Gulf Shores area, this is the place to check out first, and you won't have to look any further. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Now this is what an RV Resort is supposed to be like!! The sites are huge, paved and landscaped. We drive a bus with car trailer and had plenty of room in a pull-thru spot. They have an area to store your trailer if you are in a pull-in/back-in site or just want to drop it. All amenities are of the highest quality and all first class. The clubhouse and exercise room are beyond compare. Wifi and cable work perfectly. The staff is just terrific from the escort to your site until the last minute you are there. The location between Mobile and Pensacola and very near Gulf Shores Beach and Orange Beach makes this a terrific place to stay a long time. Several beaches are nearby and great restaurants abound. It is an ownership resort and owners are doing their sites with gazebos and outdoor kitchens so amenities per site will vary. Half the sites are in use now and the other half are to be completed this year. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Location, location, location. This resort is outstanding in all areas as mentioned by previous posters. Extremely large sites, first class amenities including a beautiful infinity pool and well equipped fitness center, complete with sauna. The location is the topping on the cake. Less than two miles from Hwy 59 and any shopping you would need, yet located far enough away from the noise. Less than 10 minutes from the white sand beaches of the Gulf Coast and some fantastic restaurants. I don't understand the previous poster's description of "remotely located". It doesn't get any better than this. The only complaint is the resort is still under construction and it appears the economy has slowed progress down. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This is a new resort with a sales office on the premise for site purchase. Only one-half of the resort has been completed. Beautiful sites though somewhat pricey, and the facilities were excellent. It is very remotely located. Unfortunately, we were there for a week when the wind blew constantly, swirling dust from the construction site. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Great RV resort, this is a resort not a camp ground. Club house and fitness center. Close to beach, many restaurants and attractions via Foley express. Would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.

We pulled in for a couple of days and are staying for 10, we are enjoying this place that much. The resort is very well laid out with large sites, washrooms and showers conveniently located so they are never far away. The clubhouse is stunning and beautifully furnished with a sauna, whirlpool, infinite pool and a fitness room with all the state of the art equipment you could possibly want. The staff are always available, extremely friendly and willing to help and offer advice whenever asked. Have nothing but positive comments about this place - wish there were more like it! We camped here in a Motorhome.

Awesome Park!! We stayed on a lake front lot. We came in for two days and stayed 10 days. Close to beach and shopping. Staff is wonderful. They will take care of any needs you have. The park has every amenity you will need. We hope all new parks in the future use Bella Terra's plan. Awesome camping experience! We will be back. We camped here in a Motorhome.

We first visited Bella Terra in November, 2008. We had been interested in its construction since we first saw it advertised in FMCA. We had an opportunity to take a few days off for Thanksgiving, so off to Alabama we went. It was love at first sight! The resort is half completed and it is such a delight. The lots are very large and nicely finished out. There is enough room on each lot for upgrades to delight all owners and future renters. The club house is great for hanging out and available for parties. There is a kitchen, movie area, bar, game tables, comfortable seating, sauna, exercise room, and all the outside amenities. The staff members are experienced professionals and they are truly interested in their guests. What else is there? We love it so much we bought a lot! We are very happy to say we are Bella Terra RV Resort owners. Come see Bella Terra and you will love it, too. We camped here in a Motorhome.

The park is very nice, but investors beware as I was a victim. The sales personnel said one thing, but at time of closing, the contract stated something else. Very one sided. Bella Terra refused to refund all monies. A big loss for us. We camped here in a Motorhome.

I was hesitant to rate this resort a 10 simply because it is only a little over half finished but, the fact is that, it is already one of the best resorts anywhere. The sites are very long, very wide, and very level and the access roads are paved and wider than most highways. The clubhouse is outstanding, it reminds me of a nice country club's clubhouse with a heated infinity pool, a hot tub, exercise room, sauna, locker room, movie theater and a great room. The staff is extremely friendly and go out of their way to make your stay comfortable. Probably the only negative was the weather, this ain't Florida, but otherwise this is as good as it gets. Highly recommended. We camped here in a Motorhome.

I have been watching a new resort being built over in Gulf Shores. These guys look like they know what they are doing. I was able to go in the other day and get a brief tour. It is going to be an upscale class A ownership resort with true resort like atmosphere. The lot sizes are very large and owners can put lots of upgrades on their lot. The sales center has diagrams of outdoor kitchens, gazebos, fire pits, and a small building they call a casita. Most lots are already sold. While there I was shown info for a beach club they have an activities calendar that included free fishing excursions, wine & cheese events and pedicures! They are set to open very soon and are taking rental reservations now. This is one to keep your eye on and is certainly now the place to stay when in lower Alabama. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Pros: Heated indoor pool, 37' long for lap swimming, Yeah! Fantastic lake view (because we were one of the overflow spaces) yeah! Friendly people, especially if you're from MICHIGAN (like 2/3s of the park). Cons: wifi impossible. 32 lines coming in, but 500 old folks on the net playing games and uploading photos all day long means if you aren't RIGHT BESIDE a tower, you will be kicked off again and again; hot tub has no jets. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Was told their nightly rate was $30 per night without Goodsam's discount. We were over charged for our stay - were charged $35 per night, even though we are Good sams. Tried to get them to refund the difference as we were over charged by them. Office manager (very, very rude) said no - no refunds. Even when they over charged us. Tried to put it as credit for a return stay. We will not return - this park and its people are just thieves We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

Fire ants – tons of them, everywhere. We had near 20 mounds on our site. After being bit numerous times while trying to set up, we went to the office to ask what could be done. They gave us a very small plastic bag with fire ant killer in it and instructions. The instructions stated to pour ½ cup of this stuff over the mound and lightly water. We measured the stuff in the bag they gave us, it was not even ½ cup. Not to bad if you had only one mound, we had nearly 20 mounds. Seems this park only wants to do as little as they have too. When we checked it, was told they have WiFi but when we got to the site, it did not work. Called office and was told that the router had been down for a few days so it was not working (could of told us that when we checked it). Stayed seven days, never got WiFi. Will not ever stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

We weren't crazy about this campground. It was clean and the folks were friendly, but the bathrooms were too few for a campground this size. We probably would have been happier close to to the beach, but having never stayed in this area before, we didn't know what to expect. Overall, it met all the needs we had, but don't think we will stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

We stayed at this campground in June 2008. The best I have come across. We had our 2 daughters with us age 8 and 7;we felt very comfortable. Very clean rv park; well maintained close to the ocean and we were treated very well. Got sun burned at the ocean on first day and had to use the indoor pool during the daytime for the rest of our trip. Indoor/Outdoor pool couldn't have been better. I will definitely stay at this park again whenever I am in the area. My favorite park so far. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This is a very well maintained park with a good layout. Our 42' MH had no problems. Excellent satellite reception. The roads are paved, and the sites are cement with bbq grills and picnic tables. Lots of families, which is nice, and it is very quiet at night. The campground is close to shopping and restaurants. The beach is about four miles distance. From I-65 it is approximately one hour. We stayed longer than expected as we were enjoying the campground and area. The staff is very pleasant. For those interested there are tennis courts. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Campground was clean with good facilities. They allow multiple vehicles beyond one camper and additional vehicle at a site. This makes entry and exit very difficult at times. Even though we had pull through site, had to back out because of extra vehicles in front where we needed to turn when exiting site from the front. Very friendly office staff, and helpful whenever asked questions. We would return next time in the area. Be careful when driving in park since many children on bikes present during all hours. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Good large,level concrete sites with more spacing than usual. Convenient to attractions and beach area. Lots of good restaurants that are reasonably priced. Management good. Good voltage and water pressure. They have 3 restroom/laundry buildings. The have an indoor and outdoor pool. They have a very reasonable monthly rate that includes electricity. We stayed 10 nights but will be back for a month next year. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

Close to a perfect park ... the wifi does not work well in the back area of the campground and they could probably fix this with a few more antennas, other than that, a very nice facility and we are booked for January/February of next year. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Very nice clean park, large sites with concrete pads & patios with table. Lots of grass, shrubs, & some trees. Indoor pool was good. Hot tub had hot water, but no air being injected. Lots of activities during winter, everyone is friendly. Five miles from Gulf, lots of restaurants, shopping, etc nearby. One hour from Mobile, less to Pensacola. Very acceptable monthly rate. We'll be back for 3 or 4 months next winter. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

Great place to camp. Close to beach, sites are nice and spacious. Not shaded though. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

Very nice, big sites but not a friendly park. People stay within their groups and do not socialize much. Made some friends that were new. Disappointed that outdoor pool was not open. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

We were very pleased with this attractive facility. The area is very quiet, but only a few minutes from the Gulf Beaches. The management were very friendly and offered us a temporary site if they did not have a full hookup site. Fortunately, this was not needed, but greatly appreciated. We would return again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

Very efficiently run. We arrived after official check-in time, but there was an envelope waiting for us with our site information, etc. We spent four nights at this CG and we were very pleased with all the facilities. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

This is a large campground with paved roads and paved sites. There is grass rather than sand between sites. The campground has a lot of amenities and is clean but could use more shade. The wi-fi is hit or miss. There were many times when the signal was so low that I was unable to use the internet. The people who work at the campground are not very friendly or nice, especially the security guy and the older lady at the front desk. In a way, this detracts from the campground. There are several bath houses but I only used the one closest to our site. I like the set-up where there are four private toilet/sink/shower rooms. Unfortunately, the same trash was on the shower floor for the entire week. Also, the toilet bowls were not cleaned for the entire week. In one there was no hand soap and in another there was no toilet paper, again, for the entire week. Overall, we like this campground but it does have it's problems. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

Very nice park. Everything was clean and in working order. Easy access to highway 59. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Gulf Breeze is by far the best rv park around Gulf Shores. Sites are beautiful and amenities are excellent. However, MOST of the employees that I came in contact with while there were hateful!!! The ladies in the front office, as well as a security guard that watches for misconduct, actually made me feel like I was a teenager on probation. I realize there must be rules to keep a campground like this nice. I also realize that behind me are ten more trying to get my reservations. But PLEASE loosen up some. Enjoy life and let us do the same. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

I used this campground as a week-long getaway. While we were here, we traveled to Florida to Louisana. The campground was a downright steal for the money. It offered everything but a phone line. It also included concrete pads. I went in May and the campground was around 40% capacity. I found out I was there in the offseason. I also could not get over how clean the restrooms were. You could do the white glove test. The campground was also very quiet. This campground is the furthest I have traveled to. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

Spent 7 nights here in April 2003. All sites had concrete pad beside parking spot for your camper so you exited your rig onto concrete, oh soooo nice. About 1/2 the sites had concrete pad plus the drive for the TT and tow vehicle were also all concrete. Trres were small and few sites had big enough trees for shade. We saw very little area without grass. Campground was immaculate, very clean outside and very nice and clean facilities for showering, laundry and restroom. Recommend this campground. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

The place is gradually getting worse. No grass at all now. Sand spurs all through the area where we tried to walk our dog. Maybe it was a busy summer? I can't understand why they can't maintain the facilities/grounds a little better. No shade at all. If it wasn't for the seafood restaurants and beach I'd proably never return. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

This park is great! We stayed over spring break, 2001. The facilities were clean and well maintained. There are also rental cabins. They have beautiful indoor and outdoor pools. Our family got to use both of them because we had warm weather. The staff was friendly and helpful with directions, etc. Lots to do in the area: Foley has shopping and Lamberts, Mobile has the battleship, Dauphin Island has the estuarium and ferry ride our kids loved. You can't forget Gulf Shores with the fun go cart rides, great restaurants, and our favorite - The BEACH! This park would receive a 10 if it had some shade. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

No shade, otherwise excellent. Very clean facilities, well maintained, campground store, two group meeting buildings, paved sites and patio, golf course across the road, very close to major outlet shopping mall and 5 miles to Gulf Beaches. We camped here in a camper.

We had to camp here as Big Lagoon CG in Pensacola was full! Gulf State Park is a very clean park next to a lake although weed growth around the lake edge hinders access to it. BBQ grills are at each site but no fire rings or other place to make a campfire of any kind. Not many trees here and most sites are simply out in the sun. We had spot #12 and it was paved and level. Hookups to W/E/S were a little far away so I had to park to the far extreme of the pad so my sewer hose would reach. Water and electric had no problem reaching (both are 25' long). There were a lot of campers here but everyone kept to themselves, only waving or speaking if you made eye contact. A laundry facility and tennis courts are under construction but didn't look like much progress had been made so far. This CG is good for a stay if you plan to visit the beach or surrounding cities as there is nothing to do in the park itself. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

This was our third stay at GSP. It is a fantastic place with the best bike trails by far of any park (out of about 25) we have seen. GSP has an excellent, inexpensive golf course and driving range, as well as a top-notch beach, large, clean sites, three lakes, new facilities and a lot of construction (swimming pool, resort, lighted tennis courts). Free WiFi can be accessed at the activity centre. Close to shopping and restaurants. Congrats to Alaparks for the recovery efforts after Hurricane Ivan. The trees will take a while to grow back. Until they do, enjoy the open skies for lots of sunshine and great TV reception. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

Another great state park. The rate will reflect a nightly rate, weekly is much cheaper, and monthly is even better. This park is nice with wide open spaces lakeview if you prefer we were here when they had a cold front going through so bugs were not a issue. Wifi is only at there clubhouse which is kind of a pain, easy access to everthing in town, golf course is close by. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Updating my review from last year. This year we stayed for a week. Rate paid reflects weekly rate with senior discount. Lakefront sites are more. This time the park is quite full, and it's a bit of a process to get in without a reservation. Call ahead to get the instructions when arriving during high season (Dec-March) without a reservation. The Wishy Washy laundromat at 3645 Gulf Shores Pkwy is highly recommended, as is the Original Oyster House restaurant at 701 Hwy 59 just north of the gulf. We plan to stay here again and for a longer time. Even with just about every site taken, the restrooms and showers are still immaculate. The only reason this isn't a 10 is the lack of trees. Damage from Hurricane Ivan in 2004 is still very evident throughout the park. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Very nice State Park. We had a back in site, that backed right up to the lake. Site was paved with paved patio and a picnic table and grill. Only negative is sewer is half way up along side of site. If you back all the way to the back of your site you need a very long sewer hose. Nice Beach across street. Park was nearly full, but very quiet. At this time of the year many Snow Birds, not a lot of kids. With nearly 500 sites it could be different in summer. Verizon cell and aircard worked very well. We would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

A huge park. It is a good place to stay if you like large city-like campgrounds. We stayed here from November, 2008 to February, 2009. Then they started construction on a new swimming pool and other resort style features. The people who go to Gulf Shores do so year after year and have made close friendships. There is a nice Sunday worship at the activity building. The staff is very nice, friendly and considerate. The construction people were not. The noise and smell (they dug down and hit some sewer/swamp water) from the construction caused us to leave before our time was up. It is nice enough park, but just isn't for us. Rates are from $25 to $35 per night. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

This was our first stay at the park and we will definitely return. The sites are very spacious. The bathhouse was clean and well maintained. The staff was friendly and helpful. Even though there is still work to be done, excellent progress has been made in repairing damage done by the hurricane. We camped here in a Motorhome.

We have camped here before the hurricane and after. The repairs are progressing very well and sites have been upgraded to include sewer. This year we camped on Canal Road which is waterfront on the canal between the two lakes. It is a short walk to the beach and there is very little traffic. It costs more and there is a 2 week limit, but these sites were nice for us especially since we have 2 labs. The city of Gulf Shores has a dog park now too which was GREAT. The laundromat and store area at the park pre-hurricane aren't fully restored, but there is a new meeting room with Wi-Fi. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

Gulf State Park continues to be one of our favorites. Although Hurricane Ivan did extensive damage about four years ago, the AL state park folks have done wonders at restoration. The park is huge (4000+ acres), the sites are quite large and there are lots of pull-throughs. Ivan's winds, storm surge and and subsequent Southern Pine Beetle damage killed a lot of trees but the result is lots of sunshine on your site. The paved bike trails are the best we have seen. Shopping, golf, restaurants and a magnificent beach are all very close. If washroom cleanliness is important, this park gets the highest marks. To park staff "Keep up the great work". We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

They have really done a good job on repairs since the hurricane caused such devastation. The park was thick with foliage before, and it will take many years for the trees and foliage to come back. That said, it is a very nice park. The roads are good, and the spaces are paved. During the winter the park is full of snowbirds. During the summer it is packed, and it seems impossible to get a reservation there when school is out. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This is a great campground. I don't rate any place that does not have all the amenities like cable and wi-fi a "10. This dilutes the rating system. Still a great campground with very large sites. Alabama has done a great job refurbishing this state park! Trees are coming back. Already planning another trip! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

The park was spotless. The restrooms are the cleanest we have ever used. The staff are very friendly and helpful. This is our favorite campground to stay at. We received the discounted rate because my wife is disabled. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

The park is large, has most amenities (no cable), and has the cleanest shower house/restrooms I have ever seen. We were across the street from a bath house, so it was convenient for us to use. We stayed for 2 weeks and were in and out of the bathhouse and NEVER saw as much as a speck of toilet tissue on the floor. We were amazed with as much traffic as the bathhouse saw that it stayed as clean. They did a fantastic job of cleaning at least a couple times a day. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

We stayed here for a week and really enjoyed the close proximity of the beach. The bathhouses were absolutely spotless! The roads are all paved, which was nice for bike riding. The sites are spaced well apart, especially the pull-thru ones. We would definitely camp here again!!! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

This was one of the best camping trips that we have ever taken. We had a spot on the lake, just across the lake from the pavilion and the beach. The beach is a short 5 minute bike ride, or 10 minute walk from the western side of the campground. Very large sites, we have a 40 foot 5th wheel with 4 slides and had plenty of move-around space. The park is still recovering from the devastating hurricanes, but the greenery is coming back fast this summer. Going back in August for two weeks, can't wait. We never found the WIFI, but the cell modems worked out perfectly. Fast signal. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

Great park in a great location. Still some damage from Ivan but repairs are being made. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

This was a nice park and although very large (nearly 500 sites), the sites were spacious and quite roomy. Sites were level and utilities well placed. It is apparent that new growth has begun to replace thousands of trees dead from a hurricane several years ago. It still has a barren look to much of the area. Golf course is nice too. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This place has everything you want in a state park except trees, hence the 9 rating. Spacious, level, paved sites. The cleanest and nicest bathrooms and showers you have ever seen. Lake front sites for those who want a water view. April is a quiet time. It would be HOT in the summer without trees. This would be a great place to spend some time in the winter. Reservations during the winter are probably essential. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This was our second year to camp at this state park and we will be back again next year. It is a wonderful campground, lots of space between campers, clean restrooms and many wonderful people. We had several friends pull their trailers to camp with us. Can't say enough about this campground. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

Very nice park, with some good spots on the canals. Nice staff. I would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.

We cycled through this park about six years ago before Hurricane Ivan. We knew the salt water had killed most of the trees and the winds had damaged many facilities. That being said, our six night stay in November/December 2007 was outstanding. The park and the sites are huge. All sites are level and paved with full hook-ups. It is a great park for anybody who likes beaches (a short drive or bike ride), golf (an excellent and inexpensive course right in the park), walking/biking (lots of trails), shopping (including a large Tanger outlet mall on Hwy 59) and there are many restaurants to satisfy every taste. The washrooms are new and spotless. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on the beach. We will definitely return to this park. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

Outstanding facility. Air conditioned bath houses nicer than resort campgrounds. Only drawback, it has very little shade due to hurricane of a few years ago. Otherwise it would be a 10. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

Very nice park. Across street from beaches. Bathrooms were immaculate. Lots of room for kids to ride bikes. Canals throughout site made it hard for us to back in to our original site and needed to change (we're beginners at backing). Tried a couple of times to make reservations over phone but would not take them because they had plenty of room. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

This is our second stay at this park. It is large and well cared for. The staff is very nice. The park is in Gulf Shores, Alabama and is near the gulf beaches...within walking distance. I would certainly stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Stayed here for several day. Nice shady park. Saw some alligators. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

The staff was very friendly! Very clean facility! Easy in and out access, full hook-ups, lots of trash containers, which is usually not the case in state parks. Negatives...lots of hurricane damage but obviously out of their control, and no fire pits. Our son is a Marine and spent the weekend away from NAS Pensacola. He was looking forward to a campfire, but couldn't have one. We are planning to stay here again at Memorial Day! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

I don't know why the previous reviews are so negative. This is the first time we have stayed here and it is a great park. Full hookups with 50amp service, huge paved lots, miles of biking, gulf beach access, and more. What more could you ask for! We would stay here again in a minute. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This was the second time we've stayed here within a year. We had a fine spot right on the lake. Everything was clean. The park operators were friendly. This park is a perfect place for a get away, but close enough to anything you need. I recommend it. We will stay here again... and again... and again... We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

I was last here several years and a couple hurricanes ago. Compared to then the place has been devastated. I have to disagree with some others and say that the repair efforts are not going well. All sites are newly paved with full hookups (w/e/s). However, mine was not very level and the positioning of the hookups was terrible. With a 16 foot sewer hose and a support I was only able to back in half way and had to go get some planks to get the hose flowing downhill. The sites around me looked similar. There are few trees and they don't seem very healthy. The laundry opened while I was there with all new equipment. Several bath houses and one of the tennis courts were open. There is evidence of damage everywhere. If this park ever comes back to where it was it will be many years. Most of my neighbors were long time regulars who come to meet old friends. I don't see any other reason for camping here. The surrounding area has everything you could want by way of eating, shopping, etc. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

This is a lovely place to stay for a few days. It is near everything by vehicle. The staff at the gate were not overly friendly, but not bad either. The ranger/workers were nice enough. Not much shade yet. Ask for it before taking a spot. There are a few sites with shade. I didn't even ask about a camp store. Folks around us were friendly. And don't feed or aggravate the alligators. Really. Never saw one up close, just from a distance in the lake. We'll go back. They're coming back from Hurricane Ivan, and within a year this will be a "10" instead of a "9". We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

I have mixed feelings in rating this campground... It's obvious that this was once a truly grand place before Hurricane Ivan. Two years later and the sites are nicely redone and the surrounding community is back together, but the park will not be the same for many years. It appears that most of the trees were taken out and those that are left are unhealthy due to the salt water that came in. Consequenlty, most everything looks dead or dying and there is no shade to speak of. I think that after two years, the website should post current pictures... we probably would have tried somewhere else to stay. Only four of the bath houses were operational. The camp store is still not open due to some insurance battles. Bugs were minimal as they sprayed regularly. The workers were not all that friendly... no electric scooters for kids or anything else for that matter except a bicycle. They enforce with vigor. My daughter still thinks they're coming after us everytime she sees a pick up with lights on top! With all of that said, the location is great. This is a very large Alabama State park that has very spacious sites for a variety of sizes and is located within a mile or two of the wonderful beaches. Orange beach and the attractions are within a few more miles. All of the sites are large with full utillities. Prices seem high for tenters and a little on the high side considering the condition, services (ie. bath houses/store). However, you never feel crowded and you can imagine what this place used to be like and how it will be in another 5 years... that's probably when we'll try it again then. For now, we'll be back to Gulf Shores, but we will try a different campground with a pool for the kids until things grow back at the state park. Camp With Your Family & Smile Often... We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

Campground is large with little to no attractive landscaping. Sites all tend to run together, with no brush or trees to create some sense of privacy. Being a "gulf" campground, one would expect some sand or at least an imitation of a beach. What one gets is grass sloping down into a small, unspectacular lake. Park seemed quite busy and has gotten good reviews on this website. Just not our cup-of-tea. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Very nice campground. This park was basically destroyed during Hurricane Ivan and Alabama has really taken the ball and run with it at Gulf State Park. Right now, 04/05, about 100 sites are opened and they plan on opening around 100 per month until all 500 are back open. ALL sites are now paved, both patio and pad, have 30/50 amp and sewer. You are about a mile from the beach. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

Park was very clean & quiet. Sites were large & could handle big rigs with any number of slides. Many mature trees that were properly trimmed but provided shade. Utilized a modern & clean laundry. Only disappointment was that beach was not within walking distance. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Park is quiet and spacious,bathhouse clean and well kept. Very close to gulf beaches and outlet malls in Foley,Alabama. Lamberts restaurant (home of the throwed roll) is a must , great food and great atmosphere. Campground is family oriented ,great for bike riding and walking. Will be back. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

I have been camping at this campground since I was a kid. It hasn't changed much over the years. It is a big campground well suited to kids riding bikes. Many of the sites are shaded and private. Some of the sites have absolutely no shade, which can be a problem in the middle of summer. Many of the sites need to be repaved as some of the eroded pavement has been replaced by sand, making it difficult to keep the leveling blocks from sliding under the trailer wheels when setting-up. Also, a few sites have the hook-ups on the wrong side and some have the hook-ups at some distance from the site. I believe some sites have shared hook-ups (not sure). Even with all these issues, the scenery and spaciousness of this campground make it's rating go up quite a bit. Although it's quite a distance, one can easily walk to the beach. The sites are much bigger than one would get in a private campground in the same area. There are plenty of easy hiking trails and many roads for enjoyable bike riding - at least for the kids. The lake is also neat for kids (and adults) to fish, especially if you are one of the few lucky ones to get a site on the lake. We will always consider this park when visiting the beach. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

Great place, have been there many times over the years. Lots of sites, lots of campers. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

We have stayed in the RV park for several years and the WiFI is always broken, unreliable or we just can't even get on. The management of this park promises that new equipment is coming and that has been the same story for 6 years. They advertise that they have WIFI and they DO NOT. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

We had a back in near to fence where a tropical bird business drove us crazy. We would go back but would ask for a pull through in the middle of the park. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

We found this CG right in the middle of the resort area so we could easily drive to anything we wanted to visit, including the public beaches. The sites are very nice. Gravel, concrete, grass, and sand. Very level. Paved roads to and from the sites. The size of our site was more than adequate to park our 32' rig, car dolly, and car. This is an older CG but well maintained. They have a very small office/store. The staff in the office was very friendly and helpful. Cable and the Wi-FI Internet were easy to use. Pool was maintained and clean. There was a mix of motorhomes and travel trailers. I saw no tents. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Nice clean park. WiFi was not available at our site; management said one of their antennas had been struck by lighting. Easy in and out. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Friendly staff. Older campground. Located on a great tar walking path! Lots to see and do in the area. We will stay again sometime. We camped here in a Motorhome.

We stayed at this park for three nights in February and March 2008. We intended to stay at another park but we didn’t get in and scrambled at the last minute to find this park. We typically look for state parks and prefer more space and the great outdoors. This park was limited in space and opportunities to commune with nature but it was excellent nevertheless. Most sites are back-ins but there are a few pull-throughs. The sites are fairly small and there is no waterfront but this park has a swimming pool. There was some shade and dogs were allowed but had to be on a leash. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Most, if not all, sites have full hook-ups. Wi-Fi worked perfectly. Rest rooms and showers were good. We camped here in a fifth-wheel. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

This is our favorite park. We go here as often as we can. The grounds are always clean and well manicured. The staff is excellent. The only thing that I don't like is the slow wireless internet service. I have a business and much stay in touch by internet and sometimes it is just impossible. This park is very close to shopping, dining and the beach. My husband loves to fish so this is a great park which is close to fishing, saltwater or fresh water. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

We camped here over a busy holiday weekend and the park was full. We did not see any empty spots on Saturday or Sunday. The Gulf Shores area experienced a massive thunderstorm (lots of lightning) on Friday night which brought the WiFi down for the weekend. The cable was good. We camped w/ 3 young teen boys, so we did not use the pool, but it seemed to be nice as we drove by. The paved roads were nice and we saw many kids on bikes. We enjoyed the Fort Morgan beaches! We will camp here again!!! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

Nice clean park with friendly staff. We camped here in a Motorhome.

The monthly rate for March including all hookups, cable and WiFi was $425. It is adjacent to a bike path that extends from Gulf State Park for about 10 miles in length. It is about 3 miles to the beach. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Overall a nice campground. Basically no shade so A/C was working overtime in the July heat. Not a whole lot of activitys for teenagers who become bored very easily. Toilet in mens room needed repaired. Was loose so it rocked and rotated on the floor. Rate was reasonable for a full hookup site. Pool was fairly nice. Bike path was nice, although it did not directly head to beach as stated. But since we spent most of our time either at the beach or site seeing the campground served our needs well. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

We've had monthly reservations for quite awhile and after reading some previous posts were concerned. However, upon arriving are fears were calmed. WE LOVED ISLAND RETREAT! We plan to stay the entire summer with IR and every summer there after. The staff were very cordial and the park is well maintained. We didn't have a shaded spot, but I didn't come to the beach to sit in the shade. We did have a great view of the pool and play area. I would highly recommend Island Retreat to my friends!! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

We found this park to very affordable and enjoyable. The staff was very nice but a little dis-organized. This was our first trip in our first travel-trailer. I was promised a pull through site. They did not find our reservation for a pull through and tried to put us on a back-in. When I questioned the site, they quickly put us on a pull through however. The bike path to the beach was not quite like the web site would have you believe either. It is more than a couple of miles to the beach along a very, very busy road. The pool was not heated so the water was only able to be enjoyed by sight rather than by swimming. However, the showerhouses and restrooms were the pits. We stayed for five nights and they were never clean. That being said, we toured other campgrounds in the area, and this one has the best overall package for a family. It was neatly arranged, had a nice playground, the pool looked great, and the people at the park were the nicest we've met. We had a great time at this park and would definitely recommend staying here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

The Island Retreat Campground is very clean and nice. It is very family oriented and has alot for everyone to do. It is very easy to get to and fairly close to any activity you may want to do. The bath houses are nice and I saw the maintenance crew cleaning it all the time. The wireless internet is a big plus also. I would recommend this to anyone and I will stay here again next spring break. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

All in all this is a good RV park, but, not quite as advertised. The pictures on the website lead you to believe the lots are roomy, when in fact, they are rather "tight". While I could easily open my slide and awning, I sat on my neighbors picnic table to watch my tanks drain. . the spot I had was a back-in and if the folks across the street hadn't been so kind as to move their vehicles I could not have made it into the slot (granted I have a long wheel base truck but my 5er is only 30'). Quite a few permanent/seasonal folks but was neat if crowded. Excellent location for snowbirds (nothing against that as I hope to be one someday). All in all not a lot of elbow room, very little shade in the majority of the park...Pull-throughs are limited in number and they charge an extra $3 a nite for them. If these things matter to you, check ahead of time: The wifi that is advertised hasn't worked in awhile according to a sign in the office and won't for at least another 90 days (nothing mentioned to me when I made reservations last month); propane service is only available Mon-Fri and when I tried to get an empty tank filled on Monday, I was told that their man would not be in until 2pm the next day (Tue). The folks in the office were friendly, the park is located close to Gulf Shores and local attractions, bathrooms/showers were clean yet limited to two per location spread across a fairly large park. Since we prefer a little more open space between RV's we will probably not return. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

Great park. Alot of snowbirds. Paved interior roads and concrete pads. Laundry facilities were clean and in good working order. Most of the sites are back-in, there were only a few pull-thrus. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This park is A-1. We were well treated and the owner and help. They did all was possible to keep you happy. Lots of activity in the club room. There was live entertainment every Friday night, A breakfast every Saturday morning for a donation, Real good cooks there.If you are in Gulf Shores this is the Park to be in. It is close to the beach and Grocery Stores plus good shopping within 7 miles. We have our reservations already for next year. I can hardly wait. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Monthly rates very reasonable- snow bird friendly- friendly helpful staff- very clean. Will definitely stay there whenever we go to Gulf Shores. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

Definitely not “luxury.” This park is basically a parking lot, with little room between sites and very few trees. They say it is three blocks to the beach, but the beach is 0.3 miles from the entrance to the park, much farther from the campsites. And the closest beach was very crowded. Both the electricity voltage and the water pressure fluctuated greatly. Wi-Fi was very slow. If you enter from the north or exit to the north, be very careful. The entrance has a sharp dip. When we return to Gulf Shores, we will look for another RV park because we had to drive to the beach anyway. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Good: Park is clean and neat. Easy to get to. Few blocks from public beach. Very close to everything! Opportunities for improvements: Office closes at 4 pm. No answering machine. Sites a fairly close together. We have stayed here several times and would not hesitate to stay again! Very nice campground! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

This is a very nice campground that is located near everything. We could walk to just about everything even the beach, we drove to the beach and parked at the public beach just so we didn't have to walk in the heat. Lots of free parking at the beach. The campground is very kid friendly. There were a lot of kids running around the park, riding bikes and swimming at the pool. My children made several new friends that week. The campground was quiet at night, security was visible just enough to give you a secure feeling not the I'm watching you feeling. We will definitely be going back to this campground. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

Nice and friendly park. I would stay here again, but they aren't very kid friendly. Stayed here with my 9 yr. old son and 12 yr. old daughter, and kept hearing about the rules..rules..rules.. The children are well behaved. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

Nice place We camped here in a Motorhome.

The site we had was long enough for our 42 foot motorhome and tow car, and wide enough so we weren't slide to slide with our neighbours. The pads are concrete as are the patios and you are supplied with a picnic table. The rest of the lot started out with grass but the sand has mostly taken over. It is only a five minute walk to the beach and a dozen or so restaurants. We could also walk to the Super Walmart, Walgreen's and a small mall within twenty minutes. If you like to walk there is hardly a reason to start the car when you are here. The staff are very friendly and helpful. We stayed over a month so it was nice to be able to have our mail sent here also; not an amenity a lot of parks offer. Children are welcome here but there is not a lot for them to do other than the pool and the beach. There is a recreation hall that can be used by the residents. I don't know why they call it 'Luxury', but the name really doesn't matter as it is a nice, friendly, convenient RV park with ample sites and we will definitely be back. If you are looking for a winter destination, the monthly rates are very reasonable but I would think reservations far in advance would be recommended. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Excellent location. Quiet. Close to beach (10-15 minute walk) and restaurants. Level back-in sites, some seem very long, others are not. Full-hookups with cable TV and WiFi included. Pets allowed. Showers and laundry were clean and there were enough during our stay. Would definitely return. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Nice, but not "Luxury". Close enough to the beach, but about a mile. Well located for a drive around, but a lot has been lost since the hurricanes. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Nice, convenient spot, with large spaces, wide entry road, and limited landscaping (except around the entry). Not very good directions on the web site, just remember Pizza Hut. After spending two months out West, it was a pleasure to have an option to wash my car and/or REV for a $2 or $4 charge. Out west washing vehicles is punishable! We camped here in a Motorhome.

Attendant hours are ludicrous. Closed at 4 p.m...just when many folks arrive. We made a reservation the day before and were told that if we arrived after 4 p.m., they would put our name on the "board" and we could finish checking in in the morning. When we arrived at 4:20 p.m., no name on the board, placed locked up, no one in the owner's trailer! We sit there for over an hour and finally just pulled into a slot. The place is as far from "luxury" as one can get. No grassy areas, no play area for the child. It is 3 blocks from a beach though. Generally it is like parking on someone's dirty parking lot! Never Again! We camped here in a Motorhome.

This campground was great! The grounds and facilities were clean and well-maintained. Not much shade, but hey you're at the beach, bring on the sun. The staff were friendly and very helpful. It is located right in the heart of Gulf Shores but it was amazingly quiet and secluded. We were able to walk the three short blocks to the gift stores and the beach on safe and well-lit sidewalks. Only concern is that for the number of sites, it seems like they need at least one more bathhouse; had to wait to get into the shower on occasion. However that small inconvenience will not stop us from camping here again. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.

We stayed here for 8 nights in July. We had a group of 6 campers. This was our first long stay in our camper. The sites had plenty of room between them. The pool was clean, especially after being at the beach (which is near by) all day long. I felt safe enough to let the kids ride their bikes. We could walk to food and shops. The campground was very clean. I plan to camp here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

We stayed at Luxury RV Park from Sat, June 17th thru Wed.June 21. All I can say is excellent. Very friendly staff. Right in the heart of everything, but quiet as if you were away from it all. Walking distance to nearly everything. Will be back soon. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

The campground is fairly close to the beach. There are a lot of restaurants and shopping nearby. The roads and sites are paved. The campground itself is small so you can easily walk to the pool. There is no shade at all and it can get very hot. Also, there is sand between the sites and not grass. There is not a lot of space between sites. Our slide-out was almost touching our neighbor's picnic table. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

We love this RV park. It is close to the beach,restaurants, gift shops etc. It is very clean with level sites, friendly staff, minimum grass and everything is paved. We've been coming here for 4 years and think this is the best park in the area. The staff is top notch!! We camped here in a Motorhome.

This park is extremely clean and well maintain. The staff was very helpful. It was our very first trip in our new coach and the staff was very helpful in my setup. Also it is located within walking distance of beaches, restaurants, shopping,water and amusement parks. Lots of good golf courses in the area. Will make many trips back. We camped here in a Motorhome.