State Gulf State Park Campground receives national recognition The popular Gulf State Park campground in Alabama was named one of the nation's top 10 RV destinations by USA TODAY readers. StaffMay 15, 2025
News Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail takes top spot in USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards The 29-mile multi-use trail connects Gulf State Park with Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in Baldwin County. StaffApril 17, 2025
State Visit Alabama State Parks for a beach getaway during spring break Several Alabama state parks offer gorgeous beaches perfect for a spring break getaway. StaffFebruary 25, 2025
State Community leaders celebrate renovations at Gulf State Park Pier The pier closed from November 2023 to August 2024, for the $13.6 million renovation project. StaffSeptember 16, 2024
State Visitors can return to Gulf State Park Pier today Renovation work that began in November 2023 has been completed. StaffAugust 19, 2024
State Gulf State Park unveils new cabins at Lake Shelby The event marked the end of a major renovation project after Hurricane Sally severely damaged the cabins in 2020. StaffApril 16, 2024
State Gov. Kay Ivey, Alabama State Parks Foundation launches plan to bolster parks system The governor spoke about an $80 million bond issue for park improvements that must be approved by voters. StaffApril 16, 2021
National Governor surveys damage from Hurricane Sally Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey held press conferences in Gulf Shores and Dauphin Island after touring the storm damaged Alabama Gulf Coast, which was battered... Brandon MoseleySeptember 21, 2020
National Orange Beach and Gulf Shores closed to tourists The top tourist towns in Alabama are closed to tourists as the two beachfront towns clean up from the biggest hurricane to hit the... Brandon MoseleySeptember 17, 2020
Environment Gulf State Park will have a prescribed burn in late August The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced that it is planning to have a prescribed burn at Gulf State Park later this... Brandon MoseleyAugust 11, 2020