Alabama is home to more than 20 amazing state parks, including Gulf State Park. Travel & Leisure recently named Gulf State Park the state’s single best state park. For information about Gulf State Park, including why it’s perfect for anyone wanting to explore the outdoors, take a look below.

Gulf State Park is located on Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast in Gulf Shores.

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It boasts two miles of gorgeous white-sand beaches that attract numerous people from near and far.

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One of the many reasons Gulf State Park receives countless visitors each year is because it offers such a variety of recreational activities for all ages. From swimming, and…

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…fishing, to…

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…hiking, biking, and…

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…camping, there’s an activity for anyone wanting to experience the outdoors.

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While exploring Gulf State Park, you’ll also encounter all kinds of wildlife such as bald eagles in their special nesting area and…

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…families of deer strolling the park grounds.

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As you walk along the shoreline, you might even witness dolphins frolicking around in the ocean water.

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If you’re looking for a destination to add to your summer itinerary, consider Gulf State Park. After all, there’s something there for everyone.

google/Daniel Sawin For more information about Alabama’s Gulf State Park, you can view its webpage here and its Facebook page here. Hours: Offices, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Trails/Picnic Areas, Sunrise to Sunset.

Have you ever explored Alabama’s Gulf State Park? If so, please share your experience with us in the comments below.

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For more information about Alabama’s Gulf State Park, you can view its webpage here and its Facebook page here. Hours: Offices, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Trails/Picnic Areas, Sunrise to Sunset.

For information about Gulf State Park’s Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail, be sure to take a look at the following article: This Wildlife Hike Along The Alabama Coast Is A Nature Lover’s Dream.

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Address: Gulf State Park, 20115 State Park Rd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA