Gulf State Park has unveiled 20 new lakeside cabins after a major renovation project. The $8.8 million project replaced 17 damaged cabins with modern accommodations on the north shore of Lake Shelby.

The cabins can host up to 8 guests each and feature amenities like kitchens, laundry rooms, and screened patios. Two of the cabins are also fully accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

"This is a special day because we're finally open for business again at the Lakeside Cabins," said Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Commissioner Chris Blankenship. "We're committed to creating a first-class guest experience at every state park, and these gorgeous cabins definitely deliver on that promise."

The new cabins increase Gulf State Park's lakeside lodging to 30 total units. Reservations can be booked online or by phone.

Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft said the cabins will be a popular destination. "Gulf State Park is one of our area's top attractions, and these projects show the deep commitment that the Alabama State Parks system has to Alabama's Gulf Coast," he said.

In addition to the new cabins, the park recently reopened its Romar Beach Access with new amenities including restrooms, showers, and electric vehicle charging stations.

"The Romar Beach Access is highly used by residents and the new cabins will bring in visitors from inside and outside of Alabama," Blankenship said. "These visitors will pump a lot of money into the Baldwin County and state economy."