The best of Gulf State Park isn’t the beach. Watch to learn where to find alligators, the campground, beaches, fishing pier, biking and hiking trails, park activities and services, what the park has for dogs, geocaching, and local attractions.
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The swimming pool, Nature Center, Tennis Courts and Campground store are located on middle lake inside the campground. There is a $2 fee per vehicle to get into the campground if you aren’t staying in the park camping, at the park lodge, or in a cabin. We don’t know if the pool is heated but it always seems like a better alternative to the ocean when the weather is cool. The splash pad is a lot of fun, too. The pool area is in a protected area, maybe sheltered by the pool entrance, with less wind. Tennis and pickle ball courts are next to the pool and are used often. There are four tennis courts at the facility. However, two are setup for pickle ball and have basketball hoops inside the fence. Tucked away behind the pool and Nature center are horseshoe pits, beach volleyball, swings and monkey bars. The nature center gets good reviews and they always have something interesting to share about the reptiles, birds, fish, other wildlife, general habitat and conservations in the area. Throughout the park, hidden in plain sight are a number of playgrounds with swings, climbing installations, and other equipment that will help you pass the time. There are many fishing spots along the inland ponds and lakes that are great for fishing. A freshwater fishing license is required. Make sure to pack your bike and hiking or running shoes.
The fishing pier sustained damage during Hurricane Sally. With sustained winds of 105 miles per hour and at least one gust over 120 mph the category 2 hurricane traveled over the area at only 2 miles per hour causing significant damage to Alabama. Today the pier is open for fishing and licenses are required. There is a fee to visit the pier and it varies based on your residency, camping in the park, and other factors. Fishing licenses are also required and can be purchased on-line. We’ll put a link in our description with more details. Included on the pier is a gift, snack, and bait shop, beachside bar and grill, Fillet table, and modern bathrooms. On calm days you can see a variety of fish from the pier including sharks, rays, manatee, and game fish including mackerel, sheepshead, and flounder to name a few.
The beach at Gulf State Park is one of the best we’ve been to. There are a few ways to attack the beach while in the park. The fishing pier has a large parking lot and bike racks to spend your day there. The advantage is the gift shop, pier, and restaurant provide ways to escape the sun and provide some alternate entertainment to make a day of it. The beach stretches for miles and walks along the shoreline will take you to hotel properties, space for meditation, and exploring for shells and shark teeth. The main pavilion is the second way of scoring a place on the sand. Full bathrooms are located here for your convenience as well as picnic tables and showers to remove the sand at the end of the day. We found this beach quite busy and great for people watching, getting a lot of sun and again, exploring the shoreline. Our favorite spot is way more difficult to get to but just as amazing for different reasons. The shoreline here is flatter and great for skim boarding. At the campground road there is parking for five vehicles and bike racks. It is popular for surf casting as there are fewer people and less congestion. We found it to be quiet, almost lonely at times. However, the skim boarding was epic.
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Timecodes
0:00 Intro
0:10 Biking and Hiking Trails
1:07 Gulf State Park Activities
2:24 Campground
4:03 Park Services
5:15 Fishing Pier
6:00 Dad Joke
6:11 Dog Friendly
7:08 Local Attractions
7:37 Beach at Gulf State Park
9:23 Lake Shelby
10:04 Geocaching
10:41 I-65 Spring Break Traffic
11:27 Alligators
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