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Alabama State Parks Base Camp
The Alabama State Parks provide locations and amenities that are well suited for outdoors people. Think about us next time you book your overnight reservations for your fishing, hunting or any other outdoor recreational adventure. Some of our parks even offer turnkey sites where you can do it all without ever leaving. Make your plans!
Trip Advisor Awards
Alabama State Parks reaped a record 18 TripAdvisor.com Certificate of Excellence Awards for 2019. The honors go to only about 10 percent of the attractions listed on the travel website.
Bicentennial Day at the Alabama State Parks
The Alabama State Parks Division will celebrate 200 years of Alabama statehood on the 200th day of 2019 – Friday, July 19 – by declaring it Bicentennial Day at Alabama State Parks. On that day, Alabama’s state parks will offer free admission, free parking and a 20 percent discount on overnight accommodations (some exceptions apply).
The Lodge at Gulf State Park
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel, is a unique destination located on Alabama’s Gulf Coast and part of the Gulf State Park. The location offers all the perks of a beachfront location as well as a host of park amenities such as hiking and biking trails, a 900-acre fishing lake, nature center and outdoor classroom, interpretive center, tennis, kayaking, paddle boards, geocaching, guided nature walks, birding, and several playgrounds.
Monthly E-Newsletter
Each month we create and distribute an e-newsletter full of scheduled activities, events and reminders. We hope this helps when planning your next excursion, business meeting or vacation. Alabama State Parks June 2019 issue of the E-Newsletter. To receive this monthly e-newsletter via e-mail visit the sign up section.
Park Videos
Check out our video library. With so many parks to choose from, we hope these will help you make your plans. We hope you enjoy our new "Outdoor Skills" video series. We want you to be prepared regardless of the park your visiting or the type of activity you are enjoying. Check back now and again to see new videos added to this collection.
Donate at the Alabama State Parks
We appreciate all of the volunteers that spend their time working in the park. Their effort and passion help us accomplish things that we could not do on our own. While some individuals and groups bring special skills and resources to a project like the Japanese gardens renovation at Monte Sano State Park, projects led by youth organizations don’t have those same resources.
Alabama State Parks Car and Boat Tag
You now have an option of purchasing an Alabama State Parks car tag. The renewal process remains the same; simply request an Alabama State Parks car tag during the renewal procedure and 80% of your money will go directly to help fund the Alabama State Parks. Now all boat owners have the option of purchasing an Alabama State Parks boat registration for their vessel. This is a new form of much needed revenue for the State Parks.
Specials
We know how expensive it can be to travel as family. We routinely create specials to save you money on your excursions. Check back periodically to stay in the loop.
Volunteer
While park staff performs many of the daily tasks and duties it takes to operate, volunteers are vital to Alabama’s state parks. The Volunteer In Parks (VIP) program was created to allow individuals or groups to make a difference at their favorite park. VIP participants make a positive impact year-round in each of the state’s 21 parks.
Gift Cards
Did you know all the wonderful services offered at Alabama's State Parks can be paid for with a convenient swipe of a card? Visitors can pay for recreational activities and many other park amenities with an Alabama State Park gift card.
Careers
Alabama State Parks hires people who enjoy working with the public in an outdoor setting. Working for Alabama State Parks involves weekend and holiday work but can be very rewarding for someone who enjoys providing guests with gracious hospitality in a fun environment. NEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENT JUST POSTED: Park Administrator II. See the new job classification below.
