Gulf State Park

Gulf State Park

Gulf State Park has 3.5 miles of beaches, a spacious campground and a brand new Lodge to greet you. Yes, they have gorgeous white sand, surging surf, seagulls and a variety of activities, but there is more than sand and surf to sink your toes into. 

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Gulf State Park is a destination you’re destined to visit over and over again. It’s the only way to enjoy all that The Park has to offer. Just when you’re done hiking, it’s time to go biking. Tired of swimming and paddling in the Gulf? Swim and paddle in Lake Shelby. And if camping under the stars isn’t your thing, take advantage of our indoor lodging amenities. Discover the Park’s incredible biodiversity at our Nature Center and take part in one of the educational programs offered daily by our Naturalists. Boredom is about the only thing you won’t find here.

RECREATION

There is something for everyone inside Gulf State Park. The beach pavilion provides picnic tables as an escape from the beach, the nature center is a great place for the 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, interpretive center in the near future.

Gulf State Park has a multitude of activities to participate in that includes: Hiking. biking, fishing, exploring, geocaching, paddling just to name of few. They even provide beach vendors for things like parasailing and kayaking. 

Bike trail through the marsh
Bike trail through the marsh
Sunset at Perch Restaurant located at The Lodge
Sunset at Perch Restaurant located at The Lodge
Dwight trying out the giant fireplace at the beach
Dwight trying out the giant fireplace at the beach pavilion.

What a cute couple at Gulf State Park
What a cute couple !
Taking a break to watch for wildlife at Gulf State Park
Taking a break to watch for wildlife
The heated pool at the amenity center
The heated pool at the amenity center
Gulf State Park
Gulf State Park Beach

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