Gulf State Park Pier
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:55 PM)
- Tide
- 1.581 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 5 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8735180 — Dauphin Island · 24.3 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (48% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Gulf State Park Pier
| Location | Gulf Shores, Alabama |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Shelby Lakes |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.7/5 (3792 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 30.249799, -87.667715 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Baldwin County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
| Phone | (251) 967-3474 |
Gulf State Park Pier is a public boat launch providing access to Shelby Lakes in Gulf Shores, Alabama at coordinates 30.24980, -87.66771. Rated 4.7/5 based on 3792 Google reviews.
Gulf State Park Pier is a public boat launch on Shelby Lakes in Gulf Shores, Baldwin County, Alabama. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gulf State Park Pier
Is Gulf State Park Pier free to use?
Yes, Gulf State Park Pier is a public boat launch with free access in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
How is Gulf State Park Pier rated?
Gulf State Park Pier has a 4.7 out of 5 rating based on 3792 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Gulf State Park Pier access?
Gulf State Park Pier provides boat launch access to Shelby Lakes in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
How do I get to Gulf State Park Pier?
Gulf State Park Pier is located at coordinates 30.249799, -87.667715 in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Gulf State Park Pier includes 6 other public boat ramps within 5.3 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.