With over 6,500 acres of protected land to explore and 27 miles of trails to walk, run, and bike, there's always something new to discover in Gulf State Park.
From seashells to shipwrecks, reduce, reuse, and recycle have been part of life around here for thousands of years. In order to keep our variety of ecosystems healthy and thriving, we utilize several initiatives throughout the year.
At the Learning Campus, guests are immersed in the discovery of our local environment and engage their sense of adventure through unique programs and multi-day camps.
Stop here to say hello to the resident critters in the Nature Center or attend one of the great kid-friendly educational programs.
Learn about Alabama's most environmentally-friendly building and the plants and animals of the nine different ecosystems in the park. Enjoy our beaches, snorkel or dive our new artificial reefs, and picnic in the shade of the Pavilion.