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Gulf Islands National Seashore - Alabama & Florida
Gulf Islands NS consists of eleven separate units stretching along 150 miles from West Ship Island in Mississippi to the eastern tip of Santa Rosa Island in Florida. There are sparkling blue waters, magnificent snowy-white beaches, fertile coastal marshes, and dense maritime forests. Also in the seashore are prehistoric shell mounds and fortifications dating from the 1820s up to the 1940s. Nature, history, and recreational opportunities abound in this national treasure.
1-800-365-CAMP (2267)
campground reservations
STATE PARKS
Gulf State Park - Alabama
20115 State Highway 135
Gulf Shores, Al. 36542
Resort Hotel: 1-800-544-4853 or 251-948-4853 Currently Closed- soon to be rebuilt
P.O. Box 437, Gulf Shores, AL 36547-0437
Office and Cabin Information: 251-948-7275
Campground: 251-948-6353
Fax: 251-948-5998
Alabama State Parks
Central Reservation Service
For Campsites, Cabins, Chalets and Resorts
(NATIONWIDE) 1-800-252-7275
Perdido Key State Recreation Area - Florida
c/o Big Lagoon State Recreation Area
12301 Gulf Beach Highway
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 492-1595
Big Lagoon State Recreation Area - Florida
12301 Gulf Beach Highway
Pensacola, Florida 32507
(850) 492-1595
[See Pensacola Area Beaches below for more information]
GULF SHORES, ALABAMA AREA BEACHES
Gulf Shores Public Beach
Located at the intersection of Highway 59 and Highway 182 in Gulf Shores, this site includes over 1,700 feet of Gulf beachfront and boardwalk. Beach attendants, dressing and shower facilities, three open-air pavilions, a picnic area and paved parking are available at the site.
Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion - Gulf Shores
This site is located on Highway 182, six miles east of Highway 59, and contains over 10,000 feet of gulf beach. The large pavilion and beach area offers picnic tables, showers, and a refreshment center. Lifeguards are on duty May through Labor Day. A small parking fee is charged.
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge Beach
Perdue Property Fort Morgan
Entrance to this beach is located on Highway 180, nine miles west of Highway 59. The Refuge office is located at this site and is staffed daily except weekends and holidays.
Gulf Shores 5th Street Public Access
Located on Highway 182 five blocks west of Highway 59, this area offers parking and walking access via a 200-foot boardwalk to the beach. An outdoor shower and benches are available at this site.
Perdido Point Public Beach - Orange Beach
This large public beach area is located on Highway 182, .3 miles east of Perdido Pass Bridge. The area offers more than 6,000 feet of white sandy beaches, large sand dunes, paved parking, and a 225-foot boardwalk.
Cotton Bayou Public Beach - Orange Beach
This small beach area is located on Highway 182 at the intersection of Highway 161. Paved parking is available.
Gulf State Park Picnic Area - Gulf Shores
Located just off Highway 182, this 25-acre park features over 100 picnic tables, mature trees, swimming, water skiing, boating, boat rental, playgrounds, snack bar and bathhouse. Fishing license are sold at this site. A small admission fee is charged.
Gulf State Park Romar Beach - Gulf Shores
Located on Highway 182, five miles east of Highway 59, this four-acre site offers paved parking and sandy white beaches.
Gulf Shores 2nd Street Public Access
Located on Highway 182 two blocks west of Highway 59, this area provides parking and walking access to Gulf Shores public beach.
Gulf Shores 4th Street Public Access
This area is a pedestrian crossing only.
Gulf Shores 6th Street Public Access
Located on Highway 182 six blocks west of Highway 59, this site features parking and foot access to the beach along a 100-foot boardwalk. An outdoor shower and benches are available.
Gulf Shores 13th Street Public Access
This site has an outdoor shower, restroom, benches, and a boardwalk to the beach. Parking is across the street.
Lagoon Park Gulf Shores
Located at Lee Callaway Bridge on Highway 182, two miles west of Highway 59. Lagoon Pass is a shallow passageway connecting Little Lagoon and the Gulf of Mexico. A handicap accessible restroom, water fountain and outdoor shower are located at the site. Parking is available on the north side of the bridge.
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA AREA BEACHES
Perdido Key State Recreation Area
12301 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola, FL 32507 904/492-1595
a 247-acre barrier island near Pensacola on the Gulf of Mexico. Pristine wide, white, sandy beaches with sand dunes covered and sea oats. Off S.R.292.
Swimming, Showers, Picnic, Fishing
Johnson Beach
Perdido Key, near Gulf Beach. S.R. 292. Part of Gulf Islands National Seashore.
Pavillions, showers, life guards, & fishing. Free with "Golden Age Passport".
Big Lagoon State Recreation Area
12301 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola, Florida 32507
904/492-1595
Sandy beaches, salt marshes on Big Lagoon. Plenty of wildlife and waterfowl. Five picnic areas with shelters. Crabbing and castnetting for mullet in the lagoon.
Full Facilities Camping, Canoeing, Swimming, Boat Ramp, Picnic, Nature Trail, Fishing, Boating, Visitors Center
Langdon Beach
Part of Gulf Island National Seashore
Unnamed Beach
Pickens Park Rd, Rt. 399, Fort PIckens State Park
Quietwater Beach
Rt. 399, Santa Rosa Sound
Casino Beach
Rt. 399, Pensacola Beach
Santa Rosa Recreational Facility
Rt. 399, Santa Rosa Island
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