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.
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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.

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

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