Alabama’s Gulf State Park is getting a major upgrade that should make camping enthusiasts very excited. State officials are building a brand new executive campground on land where a golf course used to sit, according to OBA.
The new facility will offer campers much more space and privacy than what’s currently available. It will also feature amenities like a large pool, a splash pad and a pickleball court.
The campground is being built in two phases and should open sometime in the first half of 2026. Phase one will include 100 campsites, with another 100 planned for phase two. The entire project covers about 200 acres and costs $24 million.
Matthew Capps serves as director of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ State Parks Division. He said the new campground will be transformative for visitors.
A new entrance off State Road 180, also known as Canal Road, will make getting to the campground much easier.
