gulf shores
just got back from gulf state park last night. we went in Feburary a couple of years ago. i couldn't get reservations either, i called a couple of hours before i got there (about noon) and they had 5 sites open. by the time i got there, they only had two left. i would suggest you have some back-up plans in case you can't get a site the first or so that your there. there are several other campgrounds in the area that will have spots open but will not charge anything if you cancle. i haven't stayed at any of the others, we like gulf and have been once or twice a year for the past twelve years. since they upgraded it a few years ago it does tend to fill up in the winter with folks from up north. there is still some constuction going on, but don't think it will bother you any.
haven't got any digital pictures from several years back but before Hurricane Ivan hit gulf shores the campground was about 80% shaded with pines and live oaks. now there are only maybe 5 sites that have any shade at all. it's different than it used to be but in the winter you'll like all the sun.
make sure to eat at Mikee's Seafood, best seafood around, it is loud and can be crowded but worth it. also Lambert's in Foley is a must, southern food and plenty of it.
any other questions, let me know.:icon_smile_bbq: