Gulf State Park Campground

We enjoyed bike riding and exploring the trails and wildlife. We saw bald eagles, alligator, raccoon, bunnies, blue heron, turtles and fish. There is a lot to do at this park including the pool, pickle ball courts, boat launch and lots of trails. The trails are all well maintained so an easy ride for the whole family. Close proximity to the beach was great. We will definitely plan a return trip to this park.

AMAZING!!!!  I love all the state parks that I have visited in Alabama but this one is really nice. I can't wait to come back. the campground is immaculately maintained, The trails are great, and the views are amazing. Keep your dogs on a leash because the gators are out even in January.

This is a very large campground nicely located for those that love the beach. Gulf Shores has a fantastic white sand beach with clear water and the campground gives you plenty of access. There is also a pool, pickle ball courts, and many miles of biking and hiking trails. It is not a quiet retreat in the woods but it’s a fantastic place to stay if you want a great location in Gulf Shores.

This park is beyond hugh and it has anything you could think of. There are only a few tent campsites. There are over 500 sites and each loop has it's own camphost. When I arrived the firepit was loaded with trash and food. Guess sites are not checked when campers leave. While getting setup the Racoon paid its first visit. The big downside to the tent sites is that there is not any place to get water. Had I known I would have purchased water before I got there. There are numerous hiking trail even a dog park with a lake for the dogs,

Great park. Bring your bike, lots of trails

I loved my stay at Gulf State Park. We stayed in one of the bungalows and it was so pretty and had everything we needed. The restaurant in the park has great food. There are also great biking trails. Keep your eyes peeled for wonderful birds and alligators!

This is a great park with lots of amenities including Pickle Ball, Pool, Restaurant, Trails, etc. Pretty busy with over 400+ sites but an older crowd. Very relaxing and well kept. I’ll be back

Large campground. Not near the beach. Seems to be decently maintained. Bathrooms were updated and clean. Campground not near the park restaurants . Would be a long walk to get to them. Decent hookups. Beware of the ants!!!!!! The whole campground is infested with stinging ants. There are ant piles all over the campsites. I was stung really bad after accidentally getting near an ant hill. They are really bad!!!! Almost had to go to the ER.

Clean restrooms and nice clean showers,nice big pool,beach nearby

Check~in was a breeze, nice people in the office. Site was easy to back in and very clean.

Awesome state park with incredible facilities. We had reserved a campsite for our camper van, with my elderly parents renting a cabin at lakeside eagle cabins (also part of state park). It wasn’t a feasible option to walk between the two on a regular basis, so we ended up staying with them in their cabin so we could be together. It was phenomenal. New, modern, three bedroom cabin with awesome screen porch. Campground was clean and nice too. Good hiking trails in the park. We would return!

This is a beautiful state park with lots to do for the kiddos. They have nature trails, a swimming pool, tennis courts, shuffle board and a nature center where you can learn about local wildlife. There are several lakes for fishing. The beach is across the highway from the park, so you have to drive or take the shuttle service - there is a shuttle that runs throughout the park. It is a large park and very spread out. Tons of bathhouses - We did not use so can’t comment on the status. We did see alligators on the nature walk. Super cool. Most of the sites do not have shade, just fyi. the beach had one of those rollout handicap mats so you could get your wheelchair closer to the water. LOVED that!!

These campgrounds areamazing. We have full hookups, wifi, activity center with pool, tennis courts, horseshoes and volleyball. Great hiking and biking trails.

What can I say?  Gulf State Park is the one by which all other parks in the region (NW Florida/Alabama) are to be compared.  Everything you want: Hiking, BIKING, access to the beach, fishing, etc.  Many sites have shade and a degree of seclusion.  28 or so paved bicycle trails, great Wifi, etc.

Only caveat:  Good luck trying to book a site.  Takes a pro, or a bot or something.  It's rightfully popular.

This was our first visit to Gulf Shores State Park in Alabama.  The check in was as slow as molasses even though they had lots of staff, mostly standing.  Waited in line for 45 minutes with one person ahead of us taking her sweet time to book a future campsite.  Our site was nice, spacious with privacy.  We were worried about the alligators and snakes so kept pups on a short leash.

The beach was beautiful, with sandy white shores and lots of shells.  However, if you have dogs, it's a no-go so they have to stay back at the camp.  They do have a lovely dog park, right on the lake where dogs can run and swim, but the 'do not feed alligators' was a concern.  Locals said they had never seen one in 15 years... so not sure and not sure I want my dog to be the exception.

We enjoyed the friendly, southern hospitality of the town and would definitely return.  I would investigate other dog friendly places in the area.

This is a great place to camp. We have been here several times. It is always clean, the bathrooms are now all repaired from hurricane damage, there are hiking and biking trails and occasionally wildlife. It is s huge park right on the gulf. They have a fishing pier that is currently closed to finish rebuilding after it was destroyed by a hurricane s few years back. The beach is large, but not dog friendly. There us a dog friendly beach a few miles away in Fort Morgan. Several bathrooms/ showers throughout the park. Sites are large and level. Most Ruth full hookups. There are a few primitive tent sites.

PROS 

Quiet 

Minimal streetlights 

Site 435 level 

Asphalt parking pad is extended as an area for the picnic table 

Pedestal BBQ in good condition and free of ash upon arrival 

Moveable metal and wooden picnic table 

Super clean climate controlled bathhouses 

Very nice, large, park laundromat with coin changing machine. Detergent sold at camp store. 

Recycling available at dump station 

Super bike trails 

Good park WiFi 

TMobile 3 bars 

CONS 

No senior or vet discount 

15.25% resort fee charged 

15% sales tax charged

$5 reservation fee charged 

Site 425 no shade - we were HOT in January! 

No info provided that state park does not provide campfire rings. Campfires are permitted but you must bring your own campfire ring/pit 

Picnic table top rotted leaving large holes and unuseable

Two roll-off compactors for the campground located at the dump station near the entrance/exit. If you are not camping in that area you are in for a hike.

Best kayaking in the area in the lake and walking distance from the beach. I’ll always keep coming back here

Great park with many bike trails and a shuttle to the beach. Lots to do in the area.

Lots of great trails and boardwalks for walking, hiking, and biking. Most sites were “enough room” but, some were tight.

Watch out for the fire ants!

The beach was amazing but, you’ll probably want to drive as the boardwalks are far from most sites.

Loved this campground. Paved roads and campsites, large very clean bathrooms and showers, Camp store, pickle ball/tennis courts, huge heated pool and splash park. Boardwalk trails and you can even take one to the beach. Bike rentals, laundry. It has it all!

This has got to be one of the nicest, cleanest, and well thought out campground I’ve been too. It is also HUGE, so there are many different site types, but ours was a pull-thru full hookup site. It was an interesting design: you pull off on a little loop parallel to the road and you face away from the road. We really liked it. It was paved with a pad, a grill, and a table. No fire ring, community rings are located throughout the campground. You are never far from a trail that connects you to all of the state park. There are also miles of boardwalk. Bikes are almost a must here to truly see those park, luckily a free bike share is provided. It was a great place!

Level sites, full hook ups, clean & neat.

Awesome bike paths with beautiful scenery. The beach, marshlands and pretty much anywhere else within the park. Woodside Restaurant had a great breakfast.

Beautiful park along the gulf coast and one of the few beach options in Alabama. They have really nice RV and tent camping that has easy access to the gulf as well as tons of walking and biking trails. The campground also has an incredible nature center with so many amazing animals. If you are feeling up for a little adventure you can stay at the backcountry campground accessible via bikes or walking.

Such a great area, with so much to do. Many areas for learning, along with a free tram to visit all areas of the state park. Pier and other areas are free if a campground guest. Laundry facilities are huge and well worth the 40$ a night full hook up price. Our site is so beautiful right on the canal.

Great park. Great park wifi when we hadn't inadvertently turned off at our power box. Amazing trails. People drive too fast in the park, including park employees. Pool was "heated" to 60 degrees when we visited.

Nice restaurant on site. Nice facilities. Cool trails. It was a lot of fun. Definitely do it again.