Camping in Alabama

🏕️ Camping in Alabama State Parks at a Glance

• Reservation fee: $5.25 non-refundable reservation fee per site/unit
• RV hookups: RV hookups widely available: water+electric standard at most campgrounds; many parks offer sewer/full-hookup sites (e.g. Gulf State Park, Wind Creek 268 sewer sites). Primitive/no-hookup tent sites also available
• Pets: Pets welcome but cannot be left unattended; dogs leashed unless posted otherwise. Pet-friendly cabins/lodge rooms charge $30 per pet, per night. Only ADA service animals allowed on cave tours
• Firewood: On-site gathering limited to dead-and-down material; prohibited where posted. No explicit out-of-state/quarantine import ban found in official policy — confirm per-park signage
• Good to know: Alabama residents get a one-month booking head start (13 vs. 12 months), verified by ZIP code; out-of-state visitors plan for the 12-month window. Sites are forfeited after 3 consecutive nights of absence

Official agency: Alabama State Parks Division, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR)

Booking windows, fees and rules shown as of June 2026 and change periodically — always confirm current details on the official reservation portal above before booking.