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Fort Morgan State Historic Site – Fort Morgan Interior📷 Silver2k12, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Fort Morgan State Historic Site

Gulf Shores, AL

History

A massive star-shaped masonry fort at the tip of the Fort Morgan peninsula, facing Fort Gaines across the bay entrance. The car ferry from Dauphin Island lands next door.

Nearest town
Gulf Shores, AL
Category
History & culture
GPS
30.2280, -88.0228
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Mobile Bay and Alabama’s Gulf Shores – Bellingrath Gardens and Home 2018 10© Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Fort Gaines Main Hall© Douglas Marks · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Bellingrath Gardens and Home 2018 10© Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Campsites nearby

  • Dauphin Island CampgroundCampsite
    4 mi from Fort Morgan State Historic Site · 151 pitches
    TentsCaravansWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • The Plantations At Fish RiverMotorhome stopover
    18 mi from Fort Morgan State Historic Site
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    OSMAdd to trip
  • Camellia RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    18 mi from Fort Morgan State Historic Site
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    OSMAdd to trip
  • Coastal Paradise RV ResortMotorhome stopover
    21 mi from Fort Morgan State Historic Site
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    OSMAdd to trip
  • Anchors Aweigh RV ResortMotorhome stopover
    22 mi from Fort Morgan State Historic Site
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  • Gulf State Park CampgroundCampsite
    23 mi from Fort Morgan State Historic Site · 507 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Alabama · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Fort Morgan State Historic Site?

Fort Morgan State Historic Site is in Gulf Shores, AL, at GPS 30.2280, -88.0228. It is about 6 mi from Dauphin Island.

Can you camp near Fort Morgan State Historic Site?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Dauphin Island Campground, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 45 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Fort Morgan State Historic Site?

Fort Morgan State Historic Site is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Mobile Bay and Alabama’s Gulf Shores.

What is there to see near Fort Morgan State Historic Site?

Places worth a stop nearby: Fort Gaines (3 mi), Bellingrath Gardens and Home (16 mi), Fairhope Municipal Pier (22 mi) and Gulf State Park (23 mi).

When is the best time to visit Fort Morgan State Historic Site?

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)