Escatawpa Hollow Park & Campground -A Mobile County Park

06/19/2026

06/19/2026: Escatawpa Hollow Park & Campground is temporarily closed, and all public access is suspended until conditions improve.

Heavy rainfall this week has caused the Escatawpa River to rise well above normal and safe levels, resulting in the river overflowing its banks.

A follow up post will be made when the park reopens.

06/18/2026

Due to weather, all Mobile County Commission offices and parks will close at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Mobile County campgrounds will have some staffing and remain open for campers who are already on site. Parks staff will monitor water levels and alert any campers on site if circumstances change.

Mobile County parks will be open on the Juneteenth holiday.

All Mobile County Commission offices will return to normal operations after the Juneteenth holiday.

06/18/2026

06/18/2026: River and beach access at Escatawpa Hollow Park & Campground is temporarily suspended for safety reasons. Heavy rainfall this week caused the Escatawpa River to rise rapidly, creating high water levels and swift, dangerous conditions. Additional rainfall is expected, and river levels may continue rising over the next few days.

Please check this post for updates on river and beach access. The rest of the park remains open at this time.

06/11/2026

UPDATE June 11, 2026: River and beach access at Escatawpa Hollow Park & Campground is open.

05/29/2026

Due to ongoing rainy weather, this week’s Summer Movie Nights showing of “A Bug's Life” at Escatawpa Hollow Park & Campground has been rescheduled to Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.

The next Summer Movie Nights event is scheduled for Friday, June 5, at Bayfront Park - A Mobile County Park featuring “Finding Nemo.”

View the full summer schedule here:

Enjoy Free Family Movie Nights At Mobile County Parks Every Friday This Summer. Outdoor Films, Rotating Locations, And Fun For All Ages.

05/22/2026

**This post is outdated. Check our page for latest post and updated information.**

UPDATE: 06/08/2026

River and beach access remains closed at this time. Water levels are continuing to drop, but not back to normal/safe levels at this time.
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UPDATE: 06/03/2026

River and beach access remain closed because of high water levels. All other areas of the park remain open at this time.

We will continue to provide updates and will post a new announcement when river levels return to normal.
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UPDATE: 05/30/2026

River and beach access remain closed due to water levels exceeding 20 feet. Some trails are also experiencing flooding and may be inaccessible.

At this time, all other areas of the park remain open. We will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as needed.
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UPDATE: 05/28/2026
River and beach access remain closed at this time due to water levels remaining well above normal. The rest of the park is open.
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UPDATE: 05/26/2026
River and beach access remain closed at this time due to water levels remaining well above normal. Please check back on this post and updates will be posted as the situation changes.
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05/22/2026: River and beach access at Escatawpa Hollow Park & Campground is temporarily suspended for safety. Heavy rainfall this week caused the Escatawpa River to rise rapidly, creating swift and dangerous water flow conditions. Continued rainfall is expected to cause levels to keep rising for a few days. Check back in on this post for access updates.

05/19/2026

UPDATE May 19, 2026: River and beach access, along with the rest of Escatawpa Hollow Park & Campground, is open.

05/18/2026

Last Friday's screening of "The Incredibles" at Escatawpa Hollow Park & Campground was a delightful kickoff to the Mobile County Parks Summer Movie Nights series.

UPDATE: Due to rain, the free screening of “Shrek” originally scheduled for Friday, May 22, at Chickasabogue Park has been rescheduled for Aug. 7.

The next Summer Movie Night will be May 29 at Escatawpa Hollow and will feature “A Bug’s Life.” Admission is free, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, snacks and drinks.

05/14/2026

Mobile County Parks Summer Movie Nights kick off Friday, May 15, with a FREE showing of “The Incredibles” at Escatawpa Hollow Park & Campground.

Enjoy free, family-friendly movies under the stars each Friday through July 31 at parks across Mobile County. Movies begin at 8 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, and arrive early for a good spot.

In addition to Escatawpa Hollow Park & Campground, participating parks include:
• Chickasabogue Park
• Bayfront Park
• West Mobile County Park

Check the website for a full Summer Movie Nights schedule, as each park has its own movie lineup and schedule. Find the schedule here: https://bit.ly/49IzMvx

05/07/2026

The first light of day on the newly completed water tower near Escatawpa Hollow Park & Campground.

It is a great day to get outdoors and enjoy the scenery.