Lakeside Cabins Unveiled At Lake Shelby

The new Lakeside Cabins at Gulf State Park recently reopened, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources reports. The event marked the end of a major renovation project after Hurricane Sally severely damaged the cabins in September 2020. At a cost of $8.8 million, the project replaced 17 damaged structures with 20 modern lakeside cabins. Each will accommodate up to eight guests; has direct access to Lake Shelby; and is equipped with modern furniture, kitchen appliances, laundry rooms and screened patios. The new Lakeside Cabins increase Gulf State Park’s lakeside lodging inventory to a total of 30 cabins. Also of note is that two of the new cabins are fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. In addition, officials noted the recent reopening of the park’s Romar Beach Access, a project that featured construction of a permanent restroom facility and beach boardwalk with outdoor showers, as well as expansion and paving of the parking area and the addition of electric vehicle charging. At a cost of $700,000 and funded by state bonds, the project significantly expanded beach access for Gulf State Park guests and area residents.