Foley is a small, coastal city in southern Alabama located just 10 miles from the white sandy beaches of the Gulf Coast. With a population of around 15,000, Foley is the principal city of the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley metropolitan area in Baldwin County. John B. Foley, a businessman from Chicago, purchased 50,000 acres in the area in 1902 and was instrumental in bringing the rail service to southern Alabama.
Foley is known for the OWA parks and resort area in downtown Foley. OWA consists of over 520 acres of theme park rides, retail shops, dining, entertainment, and more. People come from all over to compete in the eSports arena, ride one of the biggest roller coasters in Alabama, eat at Lambert's or Paula Deen's, or even take the Foley Beach Express to the nearby shores of the Gulf of Mexico.
More than anything, Foley is a beach town with lots of small-town charm. It is located about a 10-minute drive from some of the whitest beaches in the U.S. The Gulf Shores beaches of southern Alabama are some of the most underrated beaches in America. The beaches are clean, the water is clear, and the beach shops and restaurants are as good as you will find at any resort town on the gulf. Foley is an ideal place to stay to be near the beach.
Wilderness RV Park is just a little north of Foley and right off I-10, making it a good spot to stay and explore all Foley has to offer. Wilderness RV Park is equidistance from Pensacola and Mobile as well making it a central place to visit some of the bigger cities close to the Gulf. There are 64 RV sites featuring full hookups, clean bathrooms, wifi, fishing ponds, a pool, and available big rig sites.Â
Hilltop RV Park is in the same area as Wilderness, right off I-10 and right between Pensacola and Mobile. The park has 87 RV sites with full hookups, a clubhouse, private bathroom and shower facilities, Wi-Fi throughout the park, and more. There are also long-term stay options at Hilltop RV Park.Â
Located just a mile off I-10, Azalea Acres RV Park is located just north of Foley and in the middle of Mobile to the west, Pensacola to the right, and Gulf Shores to the south. At Azalea Acres RV Park you get large, paved lots with full hookups, a picnic table at each site, and free Wi-Fi throughout. Some of the amenities include an open-air pavilion, a community room with a fully equipped kitchen, restrooms and showers, and a laundry facility.Â
Gulf State Park is the closest state park to Foley and is a 10-minute drive from start to finish. The park consists of a little more than 6,000 acres including the largest pier on the Gulf of Mexico, an angler academy to teach you how to fish, beach access, a beach pavilion, Lake Shelby, and numerous hiking and biking trails. Gulf State Park is a destination in and of itself with more than three miles of beaches housed within. You can even drive your RV right into the park and park it adjacent to beach access.
Blackwater River State Park is over an hour's drive northeast of Foley in Holt, Florida. This 600-acre inland park has a lot to do for outdoor enthusiasts including canoeing, kayaking, fishing, camping, swimming, and picnicking. This park is largely untouched and undeveloped making it both very rare and very beautiful. There are RV camping sites, primitive camping sites, and plenty of hiking and biking trails as well.
A two-hour drive to Destin, Florida will bring you to Henderson Beach State Park, home to white sandy beaches and thirty-foot dunes that separate the ocean from the mainland. Henderson Beach is ideal for sunbathing, wading into the ocean, or just relaxing with family and friends in the sand. There is also a nature trail with 60 campsites and plenty of RV sites nearby. Popular activities, other than the beach, include hiking, camping, swimming, and fishing, and the site has become popular for weddings as well.
Gulf Islands National Seashore begins about 45 miles east of Foley in Pensacola, Florida. Stretching for 160 miles, Gulf Islands is America's largest national seashore extending from Florida to Mississippi. Along the stretch of shore, there are forts, islands, piers, and various beach ecosystems that make this national site a must-visit.
The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail was established by Congress in 1996 to commemorate the people and events surrounding the Voting Rights March in Alabama in 1965. The march started in Selma and ended in Montgomery, a 54-mile stretch, as a way to peacefully protest voting laws that prohibited African Americans from voting in American elections. This site includes pictures, artifacts, paintings, historic buildings, museums, and more to help people learn about the civil rights movements of the 1960s, specifically the Voting Rights March of 1965.
A three-hour drive west of Foley will take you to New Orleans, LA, and the home of the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. New Orleans is famous for a lot of things, but nothing more famous than jazz music. You can enjoy a jazz concert, participate in a drum circle, or even talk to a park ranger about the rich history of jazz music. While you are visiting the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, there is much more to experience in New Orleans and there are lots of campgrounds and RV parks close by as well.
Consisting of about 84,000 acres, the Conecuh National Forest is the southernmost national forest in Alabama out of the four in the state. The park is well maintained by rangers and remains home to some rich and beautiful habitats and species of plants and trees. The natural and undeveloped park is a favorite of outdoor enthusiasts with outdoor activities including camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, shooting sports, biking, backpacking, and sightseeing. Conecuh Trail is one of the most popular hikes as it winds 20 miles through the forest.
De Soto National Forest is southwest of Foley in Mississippi and at almost 400,000 acres in size, it is the largest national forest in the state. Within the park's borders, there are two National Recreation Trails, the Black Creek and the Tuxachanie, that run across 60 miles of the park and are very popular amongst hikers and mountain bikers alike. You can fish, hike, camp, sightsee, and more at De Soto National Forest.
Talladega National Forest is about 200 miles north of Foley at the base of the Appalachian Mountains. This forest consists of three separate areas or districts that do not actually connect, but together make up the almost 400,000 acres of the forest. Talladega Scenic Drive allows you to explore the forest from the comfort of your RV and offers spectacular views throughout the drive. You can camp in your RV in one of the many resorts in and around Talladega and there are primitive camping options throughout the forest as well.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Foley, AL, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Foley?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Foley from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Foley?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
