Gulf State Park has over 3.5 miles of beaches available in both Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama. The beach area in Gulf Shores (main park area) can be accessed from our Beach Pavilion area. This area has a charge of $5 per car. For more information on this area, check out our Beach Pavilion page. For information on reserving our Beach Pavilion, please contact Penny at 251-968-7296 or gulf.statepark@dcnr.alabama.gov. 

All areas in Orange Beach are free of charge to everyone. (Cotton Bayou, Romar Beach and Alabama/Florida Point). If you are interested in having a beach wedding you must have a permit from Gulf  State Park. For information on beach weddings, please contact Penny at 251-968-7296 or gulf.statepark@dcnr.alabama.gov. 

Florida Point

A photography/video permit is required for any commerical photos/videos on Gulf State Park Park property. Please contact Nicole at (251) 948-7275 or gulf.statepark@dcnr.alabama.gov from 8am - 4pm.  

The Beaches at Gulf State Park

View of beaches from Gulf State Park's Pier.

Sunrise at Gulf State Park
~ Photo by Tim Goode ~
One of the 2010 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest Winners

Enjoy long walks along the natural beaches of Gulf State Park.