Plan Your Trip to Sugar Sands RV Resort — Gulf Shores, Alabama
Everything you need for a smooth arrival and a fun stay: directions, arrival basics, nearby beaches and attractions, sample itineraries, packing lists, and quick links to policies and FAQs.
Jump‑Start Your Planning
Itineraries
Ready‑made plans for families, snowbirds, remote workers, youth‑sports, and pet travelers.
Packing Lists
Bring the right gear for the beach, the rig, the laptop, and the dog.
Directions & Arrival Basics
Resort Address
5343 Roscoe Rd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542. Tap for map.
Check‑In / Check‑Out
RVs: Check‑in 2:00 PM, check‑out 11:00 AM. Tiny Homes: Check‑in 2:00 PM, check‑out 10:00 AM. No arrivals after 10:00 PM (quiet hours). Please plan to arrive before dark if possible.
On‑Property Driving & Parking
Speed limit is 5 mph. One RV and one passenger vehicle per site; overflow parking is near the front office. Generators are not allowed in the resort.
Quiet Hours
10:00 PM to 8:00 AM across the resort.
What’s Included With Your Stay
RV sites are 22′ × 60′ concrete pads with 30/50‑amp power, water and sewer, a picnic table, and Wi‑Fi. We offer 82 RV sites and 5 tiny homes for guests who prefer a cottage stay.
Pool is open 10:00 AM–6:00 PM (weather permitting). Children under 15 must be with an adult; no lifeguard on duty.
Top Picks Near Sugar Sands
You’re a short drive from Gulf Shores beaches, Gulf State Park, The Wharf, OWA, the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Fort Morgan, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, and Tanger Outlets. Our RV sites page notes a 10–15 minute drive to the main public beach.
Sample Itineraries by Traveler Type
Families (3 Days)
Pool + splash pad time, The Wharf in the evening, and a beach morning with easy parking.
Snowbirds & Monthlies
Easy grocery runs, local meet‑ups, and gentle walking loops.
Remote Workers
Strong Wi‑Fi in the clubhouse and quiet hours at night—workdays, then sunsets.
Youth‑Sports Weekends
Close to fields, easy team meet‑ups, laundry on‑site.
Pet Travelers
Leashed pets welcome; waste stations around the loop.
Smart Packing Lists
RV Essentials
30/50‑amp adapters, surge protector, fresh‑water hose, pressure regulator, sewer donut/ring or screw‑type connector, wheel chocks. (Sewer ring/connector required.)
Beach Day Basics
Reef‑safe sunscreen, wide‑brim hats, quick‑dry towels, water shoes, small soft cooler, cash for parking meters, baby/toddler swim diapers.
Work‑From‑Resort Kit
Laptop, headset, extension cord, hotspot backup, privacy screen, calendar of quiet hours (10 PM–8 AM).
Traveling With Pets
Leashes ≤6 ft, waste bags (fee if not picked up), vaccine records, crate/bed, wipe‑downs for sand. (Two pets per RV site; no pets in the pool, clubhouse, laundry, fitness or wash house; tiny homes: $45 per pet fee.)
Seasonal Notes & Events
Check the calendar for on‑property activities (e.g., indoor pickleball—seasonal) and local happenings.
- Pool hours stay 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; supervision required for kids under 15.
- Wash house closes 11:30 AM–1:00 PM daily for cleaning; laundry is $2 to wash / $2 to dry.
- Quiet hours 10:00 PM–8:00 AM; no generators at any time
Plan‑Your‑Trip FAQs
Our RV Sites page notes a 10–15 minute drive to Gulf Shores Main Public Beach, with multiple access points nearby.
RVs: 2:00 PM / 11:00 AM. Tiny Homes: 2:00 PM / 10:00 AM. There are no arrivals after 10:00 PM.
Yes—10:00 PM to 8:00 AM across the resort.
No. Generators are not permitted anywhere in the resort.
Yes—coin‑op laundry in the wash house: $2 to wash, $2 to dry. The building closes 11:30 AM–1:00 PM daily for cleaning.
Guests 21 and older only (liability policy).
Yes—up to two pets at RV sites (leashed); pets are not allowed in the pool area, clubhouse, laundry, fitness or wash house. Tiny homes allow pets with a $45 fee per pet.
Tents, fireworks and firearms are prohibited; vehicle maintenance is not permitted on property.
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