MONTGOMERY-In early 2016, Alabama State Parks will phase in a major update to its recently revised online reservations system. From campsites to lodge rooms, booking your favorite overnight accommodation will be just a click away for the following nine state parks: Cheaha, DeSoto, Gulf, Joe Wheeler, Lake Guntersville, Lakepoint, Monte Sano, Oak Mountain and Wind Creek.
This fall, phase one of the new online reservation system went live, and provided more detailed information about the parks and their accommodations. On January 1, 2016, the second stage of the reservation system update will be phased in and allow for site-specific camping reservations.
When the second stage of the online reservations update is complete, campers will have added flexibility in booking their stay at the nine parks listed above. New features will include an interactive park map to pick the perfect campsite, detailed information about that campsite and expanded options when booking multiple sites.
Rob Grant, Assistant Director of State Parks
“This has been in the works for the last year in response to customer requests for more choice when making online reservations,” said Rob Grant, Assistant Director of State Parks. “We are excited to make this new reservation system available in time for the spring camping season.”
In recent years, Alabama State Parks has increased recreational opportunities and made various customer service improvements including its updated online reservations system. From the Gulf Adventure Center at Gulf State Park to Tentsile camping at Oak Mountain, visitors are finding more activities, entertainment choices and overnight accommodations at their favorite parks.
“The revamped reservation system offers our guests much more information and choice when booking their stay online at one of these nine state parks,” said Grant. “We look forward to improving our guests’ experiences though continued customer service enhancements like this one.”
Alabama State Parks plans to eventually make the new online reservations system available for all its parks. Additionally, site-specific campsite reservations will be available by telephone once the online system update is complete. For more information about the Alabama State Parks online reservation system or to book your next stay, visit www.alapark.com/reservations.
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