A must-see on your weekend getaway, Gulf State Park is a 6,500-acre park located along the Gulf of Mexico between Highways 59 and 161 that is managed by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
The park offers 2.5 miles of public beach areas, along with areas of marshland and forest habitats and the day-use Lake Shelby, Little Lake, and Middle Lake.
Kayaks and paddleboards may be rented for use on Lake Shelby, and fresh and saltwater fishing is permitted.
Nearly 500 campsites are available for overnight use, along with three dozen rental cabins and cottages. Other public facilities include a historic casino, a 5,000-square-foot swimming pool with a splash pad, an 18-hole golf course, and a nature center.
Address: 20115 Alabama 135, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, Phone: 251-948-7275 ext. 2128
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