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Gulf State Park

An outdoor spot in Gulf Shores, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores
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Why go

Two miles of white-sand beach plus lakes and campgrounds.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Gulf Shores, alongside 3 activities, 3 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail, 0.8 mi away as the crow flies. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Outdoors · Beaches
Neighborhood
Gulf Shores
Price
$
Time needed
4 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Gulf Shores, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail

    Paved trail network through pine and marsh, great for biking.

    Activity · 0.8 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Gulf State Park Pier

    1,540-ft fishing pier for sunsets, dolphins and pelicans.

    Activity · 2.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Lulu's Gulf Shores

    Lucy Buffett's waterfront spot on the Intracoastal with sandpit and music.

    Food · 3.1 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    The Original Oyster House

    Long-running Gulf Shores seafood house on the bayou.

    Food · 3.4 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    The Hangout

    Beachfront open-air restaurant and music venue at the main public beach.

    Food · 3.6 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

    Hands-on zoo with animal encounters on the edge of town.

    Activity · 4.1 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Gulf State Park is a stop on our New Orleans & Gulf Coast route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Gulf Shores

Another curated outdoor spot in Gulf Shores. See the full Gulf Shores guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Gulf Shores run from 62°F in January to 85°F in August; August is usually the wettest month. For Gulf State Park itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Gulf Shores from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Gulf Shores weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Gulf State Park, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
20115 State Park Road, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
Coordinates
30.26841, -87.63421
Destination
Gulf Shores, Alabama

Gulf State Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at Gulf State Park?

Plan on about 4 hours at Gulf State Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Gulf State Park?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Park at the beach pavilion; arrive early on summer weekends.

Where is Gulf State Park?

Gulf State Park is at 20115 State Park Road, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Gulf State Park?

Gulf State Park appears on New Orleans & Gulf Coast, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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