Gulf Shores VS Rustic Sands Mexico Beach

[bassrats2]

Hello, We are planning another trip in mid September this year and are considering Gulf Shores State Park or Rustic Sands. Any recommendations for either park?

[AlabamaTraveler]

Our Gulf State Park is hard to beat.

[Tripalot]

We have been to both parks and they each have their own character. I think if I had to choose, it would be Gulf Shores. The sites are a little nicer than Mexico Beach - bigger, not so close together, paved etc. The beach at both parks is very nice At M.B. it is about a 10 minute walk, at Gulf Shores a bit longer or a quick drive. Gulf shores has tennis and lots of bicycle/walking trails. Also more restaurants and much closer to shopping than M.B.

[howellma]

I am not familiar with Rustic Park, but Gulf Shores is a great campground! Their web site is down right now but its close to the beach and has a great pool and splash pad for kids. almost 500 FHU sites.