Gulf State Park Campground

Located near the sugar sand beaches of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach the Gulf State Park Campground is perfect for both RV and Tent Camping. This campground has amazing amenities including full hookups, a pool, and beach access. 

Gulf State Park Campground

Have you ever visited a campground and thought I could live here for a while? That is how I felt in the Gulf State Park campground and I honestly didn’t want to leave it. The campsites are well laid out with some of them right on the water of Middle Lake. 

There are hookups, showers in the bathroom, sunny Gulf Coast weather and an alligator or two depending on what trails you explore. There is easy access to the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail for even more exploration.

It is only 1.5 miles from the white sand beaches that make Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama famous! With easy access to Lake Shelby!

Did I mention the swimming pool with splash pad, tennis, pickleball and more? Or all of the biking trails that are easily accessible! 

I told my wife that we could happily live in this campground for a while and just soak up the sunshine and everything the park offers. 

Plus all of the amazing Gulf Shores Restaurants we could enjoy! Plus you can’t go wrong with any of these outdoor activities in Gulf Shores/Orange Beach! 

Gulf State Park Camping

Number of Sites: 496 improved full – hookup campsites with paved pads
11 primitive sites
3 new Back Country Trail Sites at The Outpost

Location in the park: 

Address: 20115 State HWY 135 Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Campsite Cost: Depends on the time of year and type of site. See images below for current rates. 

Senior Discounts:  Senior citizens age 62+ and 100% Disabled- 15% November—February and 10% March-October.  

Not valid on holidays or special events nor in conjunction with any other discounts or specials.  Valid only on daily rates Sunday – Thursdays during peak season and not for weekly or monthly rates.

Reservations: Yes, see full details below

Campground Address: 20115 State Hwy 135, Gulf Shores, Alabama

Campground Phone Number: 251-948-7726

Accessible Sites: If a handicap site is needed, it must be requested when making the reservation

Pets Allowed: Yes, but they must be on a leash less than 6 feet long. 

Campground Reservations

Are campground Reservations Available? Yes 

Phone Number? (800) 252-7275 OR (251) 948-7275.

Online? Online Campground Reservations Here

How Far Ahead can you make a reservation? Reservations can be made one year to the date in advance. Reservations for holiday/event weekends should be made at least 3 months in advance.

Sites can only be booked for a max of 14 nights per site.

Monthly reservations can be made for November through March only and can only be made by phone or in person at the Park Headquarters

There is a 3 night minimum on all bookings during special event and holiday weekends. All 3 nights will be charged at the time of reservation and is nonrefundable.

Reservation dates may be changed twice after the original reservation. After that, the 1st-night deposit would be forfeited

Campground Amenities

Gulf State Park Campground is an amazing campground with amenities you don’t often find in state park campgrounds!!!! These amenities include 11 modern air-conditioned bathhouses,  a camp store, laundry facilities, swimming pool with splash pad, tennis/pickleball courts, horseshoes, volleyball, Nature Center and ongoing weekly activities.

The campground has amazing access to incredible hiking and biking trails. 

Dump Station: Yes

Bear Boxes: No

Flush Toilets: Yes

Payphone: Yes

Firewood: Available near the campground

Is cellular Phone Service Available? Yes

Is camp host available on site? Yes

Amenities at each campsite: picnic tables, pedestal grill tops

Firepit in the site? no, but there are pedestal grill tops

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

Potable Water? Yes

RV Camping at  Gulf State Campground

Gulf State Park Campground is perfect for RV Camping. There are hooks ups available at every site. The sites are either back in or pull through depending on the loop in the campground.

There is ample space between campsites for a comfortable environment. The bathrooms have showers if you do not want to shower in your RV. There is a laundry facility onsite. 

RV Length: RVs up to 45 feet in length

Generators: Full hookups in the campground

Campground Regulations

The maximum number of people in a campsite: 

The number of cars per campsite: Only 2 vehicles allowed per site and they must be registered at arrival.

Check-in Time: 11:00 am

Checkout time: 4:00 pm

Quiet Hours: 

The minimum age to rent a site is 18 years old.

A 2nd tent is allowed on a site, either with another tent or with an RV, only if it is for children under the age of 18yrs

 

Photos of Gulf State Campground

 

Primitive Campsites

Gulf State Park Trails access

There is easy access to many of the Gulf State Park trails including the trail to the beach.

We will be sharing a ton of coverage on Gulf Shores and Orange Beach! We truly love this part of the country and can’t wait to return for another visit.

Additional Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Resources

Eagle Cottages at Gulf State Park – These cottages on the edge of Lake Shelby are truly amazing! A great place for a family reunion or couples getaway. 

Epic things to do in Gulf state Park – There are so many cool things to do within Gulf State Park! 

Gulf Shores Restaurant Guide – Check out all of the amazing restaurants you can enjoy while staying in Gulf State Park. 

Best Things to do in Gulf Shores – All of the things you don’t want to miss during your visit to Gulf Shores/Orange Beach.

Sweet treats in Gulf Shores – Craving a donut, cupcake or killer ice cream check out our top spots for a sweet treat! 

Dolphin Cruise in Gulf Shores – Hit the water and look for Bottlenose Dolphins or maybe watch the Blue Angels flyover.