Stargazing

Sapphire Island Camping & Rv Park

9 RV Sites

Welcome to Sapphire Island Camping & RV Park. Stop, Relax, and Enjoy while your children create memories that last a lifetime. Legend has it that explorers traveled the same route you are and discovered a brilliant gem hidden in the woods which can only been seen while the sun sets in Florida. Come join our family in Walton County, Florida as you discover the beaches by day and the woods by night. Conveniently located off I-10, this one of a kind park provides a perfect destination for RV owners and campers alike. Ideally located between the excitement of the South Walton Beaches and the magnificent Historic DeFuniak Springs. Enjoy the pristine white sand beaches or get lost in time visiting historic landmarks.

Backwater RV Park

30 RV Sites

Backwater RV Park in Abbeville, Alabama, offers 30 full-hookup back-in RV sites across more than 45 acres in the Chattahoochee River watershed, with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 43 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout. A single back-in category means every guest gets the same spec, with walking trails, a playground, laundry, and dog-friendly grounds. Thirty back-in sites carry water, sewer, and electric on 30 and 50-amp, sized to 43 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. One consistent category and no guesswork. Note the 43-foot cap before booking a larger rig. A laundry, dump station, restrooms, and showers handle the practical side. Walking trails, hiking, biking, and a playground fill the grounds, with boating, swimming, fishing, and canoeing and kayaking on the nearby water. The dark rural sky makes for genuinely good stargazing, which is worth planning an evening around. Pets are welcome. Forty-five acres for 30 sites gives the property real breathing room — this is a spacious south Alabama campground rather than a packed lot, and the space is what guests notice first. Henry County sits on the Georgia border where Walter F. George Lake, also called Lake Eufaula, backs up behind the Chattahoochee. The bass and crappie fishery there is among the best in the Southeast, and the Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge across the water is a serious birding destination, particularly for wintering waterfowl and wading birds. Spring and fall bring the best fishing and the most comfortable conditions in south Alabama, with summer drawing lake traffic. Reserve ahead for tournament weekends and holidays.

from $85/night

Fort Morgan RV Park

30 RV Sites, 2 Cabins

Fort Morgan RV Park in Gulf Shores, AL, offers 31 full-hookup RV sites and 2 cabins, with 30 and 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 70 feet. The five categories are all about the water: waterfront, bay view back-in, bay view pull-through, bay access back-in, and bay access pull-through. All carry water, sewer, and electric with site-delivered WiFi and a picnic table. The park is rated big rig friendly. One honest note the park makes itself: the beach here is a created beachy area on the bay side, not the Gulf — worth knowing before you arrive expecting surf. Laundry, a bathhouse with showers, a general store, a clubhouse, a dump station, golf cart rentals, kayak rentals, and boat storage cover the rest. Pets are welcome, with a dog park. Boat docks, a fishing pier, a community fire pit, a playground, and walking trails fill the grounds, with boating, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, hiking, biking, and stargazing. Golf, a state park, and the Gulf beaches are nearby. The park sits on Bon Secour Bay where Mobile Bay narrows toward the Gulf — a boutique waterfront property with little in common with the sprawling resorts in Gulf Shores proper. Rates by site category are on the booking page. Waterfront sites book first.

from $75/night

Sugar Sands Campground and Canoeing Outpost

27 RV Sites, 10 Tent Sites

Sugar Sands Campground and Canoeing Outpost in Vancleave, Mississippi, offers 27 full-hookup RV sites and 10 tent sites on the white sand banks of Black Creek, with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 50 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout. Grass back-in, back-in, and pull-through categories join a beach, kayak and boat rentals, and sports courts. Twenty-seven sites span back-in, grass back-in, and pull-thru categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric on 30 and 50-amp with site WiFi, sized to 50 feet. Publishing the surface in the category name is a small but useful touch. Ten tent sites round out the lodging. Restrooms, showers, a pavilion, and WiFi handle the practical side. The creek is the whole proposition. Boat rentals and kayak rentals put you straight on the water for canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and fishing, with a white sand beach on the bank. Sports courts, volleyball, horseshoes, corn hole, walking trails, hiking, biking, a playground, and picnicking fill the rest, with strong stargazing and birding. A golf course is nearby. Pets are welcome. Black Creek is one of Mississippi's most pristine rivers — clear, tannic water over genuine white sand, which is an unusual and beautiful combination that draws swimmers and paddlers from across the coast. Jackson County puts the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge close, along with the Vancleave multipurpose arena, the GI Museum, and the Gulf Coast beaches and casinos a short drive south. Summer paddling season drives the heaviest demand, with spring and fall the most comfortable. Reserve well ahead for warm-weather weekends.

from $20/night

Greensport RV Park & Campground

144 RV Sites

Greensport RV Park and Campground in Ashville, Alabama, offers 144 full-hookup RV sites on Neely Henry Lake, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 85 feet behind a gated entrance, open all year. Back-to-back double sites join back-in and pull-through categories, alongside a marina, boat ramp, fishing pier, beach, and jumping pillow. One hundred forty-four sites span back-in, back to back doubles back-in, and pull-thru categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric on 20, 30, and 50-amp with site WiFi, sized to 85 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. The double sites are built for two rigs traveling together, and 85 feet accommodates the longest coaches. A general store, laundry, propane exchange, restrooms, showers, library, boat storage, and a pet washing station handle the practical side. Google Maps has been giving unreliable directions to the property — enter "Greensport RV Park" by name or follow the directions on the park's site. The marina anchors the recreation, with a boat ramp, boat docks, boat rentals, kayak rentals, and a fishing pier opening the Coosa River for boating, paddle boats, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. An outdoor pool, beach, jumping pillow, gaga ball, sports courts, pickleball, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, corn hole, cornhole golf, walking trails, hiking, mountain biking, golf cart rentals, a playground, and dog park fill the rest, with live music and strong stargazing. Neely Henry sits in the Appalachian foothills at the edge of St. Clair County's quiet lake country. Summer lake season drives demand. Reserve well ahead.

from $43/night

Cherokee Camping

Weiss Lake earns its nickname — the "Crappie Capital of the World" — honestly, with more than 30,000 acres of water that have produced record-setting catches and dedicated fishing communities for decades. Cherokee Camping in Leesburg puts you squarely on those legendary shores, offering a campground designed for guests who want to wake up to mountain air, step outside to a lake view, and spend their days doing exactly what brought them to Cherokee County, Alabama in the first place. The campground offers a thoughtful selection of sites to fit different preferences and budgets. Standard sites include full hookups with 30- and 50-amp electric service, water, and sewer, while premium waterfront sites add the scenic bonus of direct lake views. Elite sites offer expanded space for guests who want extra room to spread out. A full bathhouse with hot showers, on-site laundry, a swimming pool, and a boat ramp with fishing dock ensure that both the practical and recreational bases are covered. Propane exchange and free Wi-Fi round out the day-to-day comforts. The walking trails that wind through the property are ideal for morning and evening strolls through the quiet scenery that defines this part of northeast Alabama. The gentle hills, the sound of the lake, and the crisp mountain air that rolls in from the ridgelines give Cherokee Camping a natural peacefulness that's difficult to replicate at busier destination resorts. Fishing from the dock, an evening launch from the boat ramp, or simply watching the sun settle over the water from a camp chair — the unhurried pace here is the point. Cherokee County's outdoor offerings extend well beyond the lakeshore. Cherokee Rock Village, just minutes away, presents a remarkable collection of natural rock formations with hiking trails, observation decks, and sweeping views across the surrounding ridges that have made it one of Alabama's hidden outdoor gems. Yellow Creek Falls adds a waterfall destination for short hikes, and for history and culture, Cornwall Furnace Park and the Cherokee Historical Museum provide meaningful context for the region's story. Nearby Gadsden offers additional dining, shopping, and services. Little River Canyon National Preserve, one of the deepest canyons east of the Mississippi, is within driving range for guests who want to extend their northeast Alabama adventure into some of the region's most dramatic geology. Cherokee Camping is a year-round property, though spring and fall deliver the most enjoyable conditions for fishing and outdoor exploration — mild temperatures, active fish, and uncrowded campgrounds make these the seasons favored by regulars. Summer brings warmer water, boat traffic, and the full energy of lake season. No matter when you visit, the combination of world-class fishing, peaceful natural surroundings, and a well-equipped campground makes Cherokee Camping a destination worth building your Alabama trip around. Reserve your site and come find out why Weiss Lake keeps anglers coming back.

from $21/night