Escatawpa Hollow Park & Campground

Clear blackwater, bright white sand, and plenty of room to roam with exciting new amenities ahead.

Set along the scenic Escatawpa River, this park is ideal for swimming, camping, picnicking, and exploring nature.

Amenities

• 32 full-hookup RV campsites with a bathhouse/laundry facility
• River beach/sandbar area for swimming or launching a kayak or canoe
• Pavilions & grills
• Playground
• Walking trails
• Pavilions are first-come, first-served

Additional Information 

• About 220 acres
• Mobile County Park since 2018
• Park day-use closes at sunset
• Check real-time river levels: View current conditions on the USGS gauge for the Escatawpa River at Wilmer. Beach and sandbar access may be temporarily suspended during high or fast water (updates posted on social media).
• Leashed pets welcome
• No fires outside the provided grills
• No alcohol at Mobile County parks
• Reservations required for camping
• Full list of Mobile County Park Rules
• Coming soon: Riverside Café, interpretive/education area, General Store, Disc Golf, Pickleball, Cabins, and a few novelty Treehouses
• Future phases: Convention/Event Center
• Managed/Operated by Mobile County Parks & Recreation Department

Why you should go

Clear, tea-colored water and white-sand beaches make Escatawpa Hollow a family favorite, while campers love its quiet, peaceful setting. It’s one of Mobile County’s go-to destinations for relaxing and recharging in nature. 

Funding

As part of Mobile County’s Parks Initiative, improvements at Escatawpa Hollow Park & Campground have been made possible through State and County GOMESA funding, which supports conservation efforts and expands public access to shoreline recreation areas such as the Escatawpa River.