Outdoor Adventures
If you're looking for adventure, Gulf State Park is the place to be! From kayaking and biking to parasailing, we've got it all! Here are just a few of the great activities we offer. Click our vendor links to learn more and schedule! You are welcome to bring your own equipment (boats, kayaks, canoes) to our launch points at Lake Shelby and Middle Lake to enjoy a day on the water!
Pier
- If you want to learn to fish off a saltwater pier, sign up for our Angler's Academy class.
Lake Shelby Picnic Area
- Take a Segway tour throughout the Park with Coastal Segway Adventures!
- Rent kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards from Ike's Beach Service to explore Lake Shelby! You are welcome to bring your own equipment and launch from the shore!
- Use the boat ramp at Lake Shelby.
Camp Store
- Visit the Camp Store in the Campground for bike rentals. We have a variety of bicycles available for adults and children!
Hospitality Village
- This location includes a cluster of campground facilities, including the Camp Store, Middle Lake boat launch, Pool, Nature Center, and tennis courts.
- Use the boat ramp at this location for $5 fee, lots of parking available!
Rosemary Dunes Trailhead
- Bike rentals are available at the shopping plaza adjacent to this trailhead through Beach Bike Rentals.
Beach Pavilion
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Experience the beauty of the Gulf on a paddleboard! Pure Aloha Adventures rents paddleboards so you can enjoy the calm, clear water. They also offer paddleboard lessons so you can learn how to do it on your own!
Check out the Pure Aloha Adventure website for more information and to book a rental or lesson at the Beach Pavilion!
- Ike's Beach Service offers on-site rental equipment, including beach chairs and umbrellas, beach wheelchairs, and volleyball equipment. They also offer banana boat rides and parasailing rentals if you are feeling adventurous!
Gulf State Park is home to many types of wildlife, including alligators. Please be aware at all times.