Gulf State Park

Gulf State Park

Infobox park
park=Gulf State Park


image size=240px
caption=Looking west along the beach at Gulf State Park
type=State Park
location=20115 Alabama Highway 135
Gulf Shores, Alabama, U.S.A.
coordinates=coord|30.26366|N|87.67761|W
size=convert|6150|acre|km2
opened=
operator=Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
visitors=
status=

Gulf State Park is a convert|6150|acre|km2|adj=onstate park in Gulf Shores, Alabama in southern Baldwin County. The park property fronts the Gulf of Mexico.cite web|title="Gulf State Park"|work="Alabama State Parks"|url=http://www.alapark.com/parks/park.cfm?parkid=22|accessdate=2008-01-10]

History

Gulf State Park has weathered several hurricanes but was largely devastated by Hurricane Ivan in 2004. Major renovations are underway due to damage and it is not back up to full capacity as of 2007.cite web|title="Gulf State Park"|work="StateParks.com"|url=http://stateparks.com/gulf.html/golfcourses/AL/8348.htm|accessdate=2008-01-10]

Amenities

The park features convert|2|mi|km of white sand beaches on the Gulf, modern and primitive campgrounds, rental cottages, nature trails, golf, and fishing. There are 154 campsites. The modern campsites features 50 amp electrical service, water, and the RV sites feature sewer hook-ups. The park also contains an 18 hole championship golf course that is open seven days a week and includes a proshop and snack bar.

References

External links

* [http://www.alapark.com/parks/park.cfm?parkid=22 Alabama State Parks - Gulf State Park]


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