Meaher State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $3 per person
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 108 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- alapark.com(251) 626-5529
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 314 acres, Meaher State Park lies in Baldwin County, about 5 miles northwest of Daphne.
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, fishing, geocaching, wildlife watching, and picnicking. Overnight options include 108 campsites, with RV sites with full hookups and tent sites. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. | — |
| Daily | 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. | — | |
| Daily | 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park open daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (or sunset) Office open daily 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Park day use permitted while gate is open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| There is a | $3 · person |
| There is a | $5 · person |
Official wording
Fees There is a $3 gate fee per person to enter Meaher State Park, and an additional $5 boat launch fee, if applicable. For information on annual access, click here.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Alabama State Parks reservations (reserve.alapark.com)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| RV Camping PreviousNext
Book Your Reservations Here
Meaher State Park is located on an island in the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, offering a beautiful natural habitat for a variety of wildlife. Come experience all that nature provides, along with breathtaking views, at one of our 108 RV campsites. Each site has a paved surface, a 50-amp electrical connection, water and sewer hookups, a grill, and a picnic table. There is plenty of space between campsites to ensure a comfortable experience. Additionally, we allow tent and hammock camping at specific RV sites. The campground also features two modern bathhouses a | 108 | Each site has a paved surface, a 50-amp electrical connection, water and sewer hookups, a grill, and a picnic table.Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
RV Camping
PreviousNext
Meaher State Park is located on an island in the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, offering a beautiful natural habitat for a variety of wildlife. Come experience all that nature provides, along with breathtaking views, at one of our 108 RV campsites. Each site has a paved surface, a 50-amp electrical connection, water and sewer hookups, a grill, and a picnic table. There is plenty of space between campsites to ensure a comfortable experience. Additionally, we allow tent and hammock camping at specific RV sites. The campground also features two modern bathhouses and a laundry facility.
Two-night minimum for weekends.
Three-night minimum for holidays.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Learn more about rules, policies, and discounts for Alabama State Parks: alapark.com/rules-policies-and-discounts
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Cabins by the Bay
- Tent Camping at Meaher
For those seeking overnight accommodations in the Mobile/Baldwin County area, our park campground offers 108 RV campsites with 50-amp electrical connections, as well as water and sewer hookups. There are also 10 improved tent sites with water and 20-amp electrical connections. We also have eight bay-side cabins (two are fully ADA compliant, one is ADA accessible) overlooking Ducker Bay. The campground features two modern bathhouses and a laundry facility.
Things to do
FishingGeocachingCanoeing and kayakingPicnickingHikingWildlife viewing and birdingCamping
Trails
AL Coastal Birding Trail
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Meaher State Park is stop #26 on the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail guide. This trail will take you on over 200 miles that loop all over Mobile and Baldwin counties.
Click here for your next birding adventure!
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Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Restaurant or food service
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Sewer hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 5200 Battleship Parkway East Spanish Fort, AL 36527
AL - Nearest town
- Daphne — about 5 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 30.6693, -87.9358
- Phone
- (251) 626-5529
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Alabama State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Alabama State Parks 'All Parks' list
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Meaher State Park 01.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), Altairisfar
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology