Gulf State Park

About Gulf State Park

In the coastal town of Gulf Shores, Alabama, the Gulf State Park is greeted by the kiss of the beach and also hosts one of Alabama's most beautiful kissing beaches, the Gulf of Mexico. Golf State Park covers over 2,000 acres of open space and features a variety of hiking trails, picnic areas, waterfalls, a water park, an amphitheater and a picnic area. There are also a number of other amenities such as a golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts, golf courses and picnic tables, as well as an outdoor recreation area, playground, boat ramp and water park. It offers a wide range of activities, from hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, camping, picnics and more.

The other cottages on the lake are located on Lake Shelby, which covers 900 hectares, and four cottages, called Forest Cottage, are surrounded by a forest of pine, pine, oak and other trees.

The Waldhütte is a one-room with separate kitchen and bathroom and can accommodate four people. There is also a wooden cabin with two bedrooms and a bathroom that can accommodate up to six people, and it is a room but separate from kitchen or bathroom. The cottages by the lake have a kitchen, a living room and a bathroom where four people can sleep.

Also available is a one-room cabin with kitchen, living room and bathroom, as well as a two-room and three-room bathroom cabin.

The cabins can accommodate up to six people, with kitchen, living room and bathroom, as well as a two and three-room bathroom cabin.

The cabins are raised 12 feet above the ground and have a fishing jetty and fish cleaning station, and are handicapped accessible. Each cabin has a screened - in porch, barbecue and picnic table, as well as a two- bedroom, three-bedroom bathroom cabin. The two cabins on the lake are both equipped for disabled guests and have access to the car park, garage and parking deck.

Bed linen is also provided and towels and face towels are changed once a week throughout the stay.

Each cabin is equipped with a fully equipped kitchen with oven, microwave, coffee maker and toaster.

Satellite TV is provided and a microwave and coffee maker with toaster are also provided. The cottages are equipped with two bedrooms, three bedrooms, four bedrooms and five bedrooms, each with its own bathroom.

Gulf State Park is offering 11 new vacation homes for sale for $1,000 per month or $2,500 per week for a two-week stay.

The cottages are located on the north shore of Lake Shelby and feature a terrace overlooking the lake, a pool and access to the lake and beach.

The cottages have a fishing pier at guests' disposal, as well as access to the lake and beach for fishing, boating, kayaking and other activities.

The cottages are equipped with a fully equipped kitchen with microwave, coffee maker, toaster and dishwasher. A TV in combination with DVD / VCR and satellite is also available, and a microwave and coffee maker, a toaster and a dishwasher are also provided. Bed linen is also provided and towels and face towels are changed once during the entire stay.

Each room has a queen-size bed, and pets and smoking are not allowed in the cottages themselves, nor are smoking.

The renovated campsite on the west side of Gulf State Park is now number 154 and is only accepted with limited reservations. The site has a large campsite with campfire, picnic tables, picnic table and picnic chairs. All pitches are freshly paved and have large pitches for motorhomes with draughts and a small pitch for tents.

Major renovations are underway due to flooding from Hurricane Ivan, and capacity is not fully utilized, but extensive renovations are underway in Gulf State Park due to flooding.

Turn left on AL 287 and travel less than one mile, turn left on AL 59, travel approximately 50 miles and continue on AL-59. Turn right on Al 287, go approximately one mile and then turn right at the Alabama Highway 30 intersection onto Alabama State Highway 59 Exit. Exit the AL 30 driveway on the right hand side of the road, turn right into the Gulf State Park parking lot, exit the park and turn west at the Alabama State Highway 59 exit.

Drive less than a mile to the park entrance and park in the Gulf State Park parking lot on the right.

At Gulf State Resort, saltwater anglers can surf right on the beach, land a large one on their own pier and land large ones on our own piers. There are lakes, rivers and streams and everything you have in Alabama State Parks.

Whatever type of fishing you choose, it's important to look at the state licensing rules and Creel limits.

For the more competitive anglers, there are several tournaments in several Alabama State Parks throughout the year. Many parks offer comprehensive marina services, including fishing, boating, kayaking, rafting, fishing boat rentals and more. We welcome families who want to spend a day at Gulf State Resort, a complete resort with a variety of activities and amenities.

The picnic area at Gulf State Park also includes the Lake Shelby bathing area, and pets are allowed in all areas of Gulf State Park, including parking.

Hurricane Ridge Trail was established after Hurricane Frederic hit the Gulf Coast in 1979. The hurricane has created a natural ridge by depositing sand, branches and vegetation under the force of the tidal waves. Many tornadoes uprooted hundreds of trees, and many of the dead trees are still visible today.

The grey, rotting trunks are a powerful reminder of the power of storms of this kind, as well as the effects of wind and rain.

Take your time along the way to admire some of the interesting plants that grow in the area. Look for birds such as woodpeckers and mockingbirds feasting on insects from the trees and try to find animal tracks in the sand.

Hurricane Ridge Trail starts at RV Check-in Station and follows the ridge for about a mile and ends at Middle Lake Trail. Enjoy discovering the parts of nature that are common to the Gulf State Park along the way. Start at the Nature Centre and follow the path to the Mittler See until it crosses the middle lake section. The MiddleLake Trailbe on the east side of the park, which leads from the nature center along the Gulf of Mexico Trail to the northern end of Gulf Lake.

Walking along the canal, you should look out for alligators that float on the surface, and experience the thrill of seeing them in the warm summer months when they hide in the grass at the edge of the canals. Look for their eyes and noses under the water surface and look out for them while they swim and swim.

Bear Creek Trail is a unique trail because it was once an old asphalt road leading to Orange Beach. Although asphalted, it is one of the most scenic trails in the entire state of Florida and a great place for hiking and biking.

Along the way there are also several signs that will help you identify many local trees and shrubs. When you pass by, look for trees that have a rough grey bark on their trunks and notice the glossy dark green leaves.

Many trees, shrubs and paths are covered by a thick, woody grape variety, the Muscadine. This wild variety is abundant in the Gulf State Park and small leaves remain on the tree, which gave it the name Living Oak.

The fruit ripens in late summer and is slightly larger than native grapes, but it is still delicious. Animals that enjoy wild grapes are birds, squirrels, raccoons, coyotes, foxes, birds of prey, rabbits and other wild animals.

The Bear Creek Trail starts from the main road to the campsite and is a unique path that winds through a small canal and offers the right environment. Watch animals in the logs along the canal shore and watch out for the animals on the trees and trunks along the shore. You can return to your campsite by following the Kreisstraße 2 and at the end of the trail turn right onto Bärenbachweg.

High swamp grass grows in many places along the way and in some places the grass is so thick that when you see the edge it is toothed. If you rub too hard on the grass, it scratches your fingers and legs and after you find it, you discover the sawgrass.

Gulf State Park has a 3.5 mile stretch of beach between Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama, and charges a $5.00 per car for this area. The beach pavilion is accessible from the park's parking lot at the southern end of the Gulf Beach and from the entrance to the State Park.

The area near Orange Beach is free, but if you plan a beach wedding, you will need a permit from Gulf State Park. Visit the Beach Pavilions page for more information about this area or call us to book a beach pavilion.

This beautiful new beach pavilion is open seasonally with a large concession stand, but the air-conditioned bathrooms and showers are available to beach visitors all year round. Gulf State Park acts like a gazebo, perfect for picnics, picnic tables and other outdoor activities on the beach. Picnic tables are also available in the gazebos, as well as a picnic table and picnic area for picnic dishes.

The beach pavilion is open all year round from 7 am to sunset and is available for hire 7 days a week, except on the main weekends in summer. Pets are not allowed in any area of the Gulf State Park, including beach parking, but pets are allowed in all areas of the Gulf State Park.