Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
12295 AL-180, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
7,000 acres · 4 miles of trails
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- Park
- Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Gulf Shores, Alabama
- Coordinates
- 30.2367, -87.8194
- Size
- 7,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 4
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,240 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.7 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 1,240 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 7,000 acres of room
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Gear up for Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
Affiliate · earns us a coffee at no cost to you- 💧Collapsible water bowl + 32oz bottle
There's a water source on-site, but a portable bottle still wins for refills + cool-downs.
- 🥾30-ft training long line
Long parks like this beg for a long line — distance freedom while still attached.
- 🗑️Compostable poop bags + clip dispenser
Trail-tested compostable bags + a leash-clip holder you'll never forget.
Dog policy
7,000-acre coastal refuge. Leashed dogs on Pine Beach Trail (NOT on swim beach during nesting).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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