The 2.5 mile beach has soft sand to sink your toes in while strolling, sun-bathing, or swimming. Nature lovers can hike or bike along several trails through the park to see pine ferns, blackberries, and water lilies, but must watch out for the alligators. A nature center and interpretive programs provide further exploration of the forest and wetlands. One may choose to saltwater fish from the 825-foot pier or freshwater fish in the three lakes close to the beach. Lake Shelby is the largest of the three, with 900-acres, and offers a boat launch, swimming, and camping areas.
Overnight accommodations are plentiful at the park.
The resort inn has 144 rooms, the main campground has 468 sites, and Lake Shelby has four rustic cabins along with its camping sites. To read more on the Gulf of Alabama, try Alabama Live's Gulf Shores Site Historic Blakely State Park Early 19th century history comes to life in this natural setting. Located on Mobile Bay in Spanish Fort, Historic Blakeley State Park, the site of the last major battle of the Civil War, mixes history with recreation. A great family park, Blakeley hosts several special events each year, including a music festival and Civil War reenactments. Landmark Park Explore the argricultural history of the state.