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RESERVATIONS | GULF STATE PARK
ACTIVITIES & EVENTS | GULF STATE PARK
Recreation
There is something for everyone at Gulf State Park. The beach pavilion offers picnic tables for escaping the beach; the nature center is a great place for kids to learn; the swimming pool provides refreshment for our guests; and the Lake Shelby day-use area offers kayaking and canoeing. For a change of pace while visiting, check out the fishing and education pier, miles of biking on the Backcountry trail, beautiful flowers in the butterfly garden, and additional education at the Learning Campus or Interpretive Center.
Gulf State Park offers a variety of activities, including hiking. biking, fishing, exploring, geocaching, paddling, and more! Beach vendors are available to plan activities such as parasailing and kayaking.
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Accommodations
Campground & RV Resort
Whether you prefer tent camping under the stars or enjoying the comforts of an RV, Gulf State Park offers accommodations to fit every style of adventure. Our traditional Campground features 496 improved campsites, including full-hook-up RV sites, waterfront sites, ADA-accessible sites, primitive campsites, and unique glamping accommodations. Guests enjoy 11 modern bathhouses, paved camping pads, picnic tables, grills, and easy access to the park's beaches, trails, and outdoor recreation.
For those seeking an elevated camping experience, our new RV Resort offers 104 spacious full-hookup campsites complete with concrete pads, fire pits, pedestal grills, and access to premium amenities including a clubhouse, playground, and direct access to the Backcountry Trail for biking and birding. Guests staying at either campground have access to the amenities, pools, and playgrounds at both locations.
Gulf State Park offers flexible accommodations with nightly, weekly, and monthly camping options to fit your travel plans. Nightly and weekly reservations can be made online. Monthly reservations are available for the months of November through March. For more information, call our Reservationists (251-948-7275 ext. 1), who can assist you with availability and booking.
Lodge, Cabins, & Cottages
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, as well as the Lakeside Cabins and Eagle Cottages, are available for overnight stays. Longleaf pines and the local palmetto forest surround our four "woods cabins". The remaining "lakeside cabins" along Lake Shelby offer swimming, fishing, and sunrise walks right outside your doorstep. And with recent trail enhancements, waking up to jog or bike ride is easier than ever.
The park's 20 cabins provide guests with beautiful views of Lake Shelby, the beautiful longleaf pines, and the palmetto forest of coastal Alabama.
Guests choose to stay at Eagle Cottages because of the numerous fishing, swimming, boating, and other activities available along the shores of Lake Shelby. This 900-acre freshwater lake is one of the closest to saltwater along the beautiful shores of the Gulf!
AREA ATTRACTIONS
The park's proximity to Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Foley, Fairhope, and Mobile offers Gulf State Park numerous retail and restaurant options. The Five Rivers Delta Resource Center, Weeks Bay Reserve, the USS Alabama, Daphne Sports Complex, and Meaher State Park are all within driving distance.
Use the ADCNR Interactive Map to learn more about the Alabama State Parks.
