Location
Gulf State Park's entrance is only 1 mile from the outskirts of Orange Beach, although the center of the park is 5 miles away.
Geography
The state park encompasses 6,150 acres and has 2 miles of beachfront on the Gulf of Mexico. The park also includes Shelby Lake, Middle Lake and Little Lake.
Operating Hours
Gulf State Park's day-use area is open from 7 a.m. until sunset year-around, while the fishing pier within the park is open 24 hours a day.
Activities
In addition to its beach fun and fishing, the park hosts geocaching, birding, hiking trails, tennis and an 18-hole golf course.
Accommodations
Twenty one- and two-bedroom rental cabins and 11 three-bedroom rental cottages are situated around the golf course and Middle Lake. The park also has a 496-site campground.
Article Written By Edwin Thomas
Edwin Thomas has been writing since 1997. His work has appeared in various online publications, including The Black Table, Proboxing-Fans and others. A travel blogger, editor and writer, Thomas has traveled from Argentina to Vietnam in pursuit of stories. He holds a Master of Arts in international affairs from American University.
