Exploring Alabama's Breathtaking State Parks

🌄 Cheaha State Park — Delta, AL

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Known as Alabama’s highest point, Cheaha State Park offers breathtaking overlooks such as Bald Rock and Pulpit Rock Trails, providing incredible photo opportunities. The park is home to multiple waterfalls and features rich CCC(Civilian Conservation Corps) history. Exciting developments are on the way, including a new hotel and event center set to open in Spring 2026. Visitors can also enjoy bluff-side cabins, built on scenic overlooks!

💦 Blue Springs State Park — Clio, AL

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Need to cool off? Blue Springs offers two spring-fed swimming pools with naturally refreshing 68-degree water year-round. It’s a family-friendly spot that's perfect for sunny days.

🕳️ Cathedral Caverns State Park — Woodville, AL

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Home to one of the largest stalagmites in the world, Cathedral Caverns State Park offers cave tours and gem mining for visitors. The cavern's entrance is massive, measuring 126 feet wide and 25 feet high, making it a spectacular sight.

🏞️ Buck's Pocket State Park — Grove Oak, AL

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For those seeking breathtaking scenic overlooks, Buck’s Pocket is the place to be. The park also features an ORV Trail, making it a great destination for off-road vehicle enthusiasts

🚴‍♂️ Chewacla State Park — Auburn, AL

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A favorite among mountain bikers, Chewacla State Park boasts highly popular biking trails and stunning waterfalls. Plans are underway for a new event center, adding to its appeal.

🌊 DeSoto State Park — Fort Payne, AL

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DeSoto State Park is home to the majestic DeSoto Falls (104 feet high) and several other waterfalls. Visitors can enjoy a seasonal Olympic-size swimming pool, as well as impressive cabins and a lodge. The park is conveniently located near the charming town of Mentone, AL.

🎣 Frank Jackson State Park — Opp, AL

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A popular fishing destination, Frank Jackson State Park features 1,000-acre Lake Jackson. It is also known for hosting the Scarecrows in the Park Fall event, a beloved local tradition

🏖️ Gulf State Park — Gulf Shores, AL

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One of Alabama’s premier coastal destinations, Gulf State Park offers The Lodge at Gulf State Park, the spectacular Woodside Restaurant, and the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail, which has received national recognition two years in a row. Visitors can also explore the butterfly garden, Sensory Trail, and Nature Center

🦅 Lake Guntersville State Park — Guntersville, AL

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As the site of Alabama’s largest lake, Lake Guntersville State Park features a lodge and event venue at the top of Taylor Mountain, lakeside cabins and chalets, and the thrilling Screaming Eagle Zip Lines.

🎣 Lake Lurleen State Park — Coker, AL

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This 1625-acre park features 250-acre Lake Lurleen, making it a favorite spot for fisherman and outdoor enthusiasts.

🐊 Lakepoint State Park — Eufaula, AL

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Lakepoint is located on the shores of the 45,000-acre Lake Eufaula, known as the “Bass Capital of the World”. Visitors often spot alligators, and the park is a stop on Alabama’s Wiregrass Birding Trail. Dining options include the Water’s Edge Dining Room and Lakepoint Marina Bar and Grill.

🌅 Meaher State Park — Spanish Fort, AL

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With campground and tiny cabin expansions in progress, Meaher State Park offers stunning views of Mobile Bay and is conveniently located near the Gulf Coast.

🌳 Monte Sano State Park — Huntsville, AL

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Monte Sano, meaning “Mountain of Health”, features historic CCC cabins, 2,140 acres of scenic beauty, 20 miles of hiking trails, and 14 miles of biking trails. It is located near the Huntsville Botanical Gardens and the U.S. Space and Rocket Center.

🥾 Oak Mountain State Park — Pelham, AL

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Alabama’s largest state park (11,861 acres) offers Peavine Falls, King’s Chair Overlook, over 100 miles of trails, an 18-hole golf course, a BMX course, and the Alabama Wildlife Center

🦇 Rickwood Caverns State Park — Warrior, AL

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A subterranean wonder, Rickwood Caverns features260-million-year-old formations, a consistent 58-62 degree temperature year-round, gemstone mining, and an Olympic-size pool. Seasonal events include Wonderland Under Warrior

⛳ Joe Wheeler State Park — Rogersville, AL

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A 2,550-acre resort park, Joe Wheeler State Park is split by the Tennessee River and Wheeler Lake (69,700 acres). It boasts a championship 18-hole golf course, as well as a dock and marina.

🌌 Roland Cooper State Park — Camden, AL

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A fisherman's paradise, Roland Cooper is a stop on Alabama's Black Belt Birding Trail and a designated Dark Sky site with a Bortle Scale rating of 2, making it ideal for stargazing and meteor showers

🌲 Wind Creek State Park — Alexander City, AL

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Located on the shores of Lake Martin, Wind Creek offers Screaming Eagle Zip Lines, Timberline Glamping, and expanded campground and cabin options. It is also a stop on Alabama’s Piedmont Plateau Birding Trail

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Whether you’re snapping photos for #ALSmallTownSnaps, searching for your next hiking trail, or just soaking in the views, Alabama State Parks have something special waiting for you.