Camping

This 2,050-acre park is proud to serve as your premier fishing destination with its 1,000-acre stream-fed lake. As the primary park attraction, Lake Jackson, in addition to providing outstanding fishing and swimming opportunities, also features shoreline picnic areas. Lakefront camping sites with cable TV hookups and a nice modern bathhouse make it a great camping destination. There's a natural island, with a boardwalk and walking path, for the explorer in you.

Located in the city of Gulf Shores on the coast of Alabama, white sun-kissed beaches, a surging surf, seagulls and seashells are here to greet you at Gulf State Park. Consisting of 6,150 acres with 2 miles of sugar white sand beaches, Gulf State Park has modern and primitive camping, cottages, marina, trails and fishing. What more could you ask for? How about tennis, group pavilions, nature programs and picnic areas? Yes, we have it. You will find an 18-hole championship golf course near Lake Shelby, a 900 acre lake with an abundance of freshwater fishing, skiing and swimming. That’s why your next vacation destination needs to be Alabama’s Gulf State Park.

This 1,327-acre park is situated in the wetlands of Mobile Bay and is a day-use picnicking and scenic park with modern camping for overnight visitors. A boat ramp and fishing pier will appeal to every fisherman. A self-guided walk on two nature trails includes a boardwalk that gives you a nice view of the Mobile Delta.

Lake Lurleen State Park is named after Alabama’s only female governor. Lurleen Wallace, the wife of former Governor George C. Wallace, was a native of Tuscaloosa County. As governor she was instrumental in funding a major renovation project of Alabama State Parks. Lake Lurleen State Park is located 9 miles Northwest of the cities of Tuscaloosa and Northport, Alabama and is 14 miles from the campus of the University of Alabama, Home of the “Crimson Tide”

Ruffner Mountain is... A natural oasis in the heart of Alabama's largest city. A destination for hikers, birdwatchers, and outdoor enthusiasts. A leader in nature education for students and the community. A 1,011-acre nature preserve in the heart of the city, dedicated to preservation, education, and recreation for everyone.

Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park has more than 1,500 acres in three counties set aside for hiking, camping and outdoor recreation. A miniature railroad chugs through the pines. From spring through fall, the blacksmith, miller and craftsmen demonstrate their trades. Craft shops occupy restored pioneer cabins and artisans chat with visitors from their front porches. Steeped in history, Tannehill feels timeless. The cotton gin, pioneer farm and working gristmill preserve a long-gone way of life. Hiking trails retrace historic roadways. Artifacts of Alabama’s 19th century iron industry displayed in the Iron and Steel Museum put in perspective the massive stone furnaces, Tannehill’s awe-inspiring centerpiece.

Alabama's newest state park! The first thing you notice about Cathedral Caverns is the massive entrance. The huge opening measures 126 feet wide and 25 feet high. And it gets even better. Inside the cavern, you will find Big Rock Canyon, Mystery River and some of the most beautiful formations Mother Nature has ever created. Among them, you will see Stalagmite Mountain, The Frozen Waterfall and Goliath, a huge stalagmite column that reaches the ceiling of the cave some 45 feet above! Cathedral Caverns is the perfect field trip for your school, church or other group. You can visit anytime, as the cave maintains a comfortable 60-degree temperature year round. Call and make plans today and you will see why we are excited about Alabama's newest state park!

At 2,407 feet above sea level, Cheaha Mountain is the highest point in Alabama. (This state park is surrounded by the Talladega National Forest.) This 2,799-acre mountaintop retreat provides breathtaking scenery year-round. A spectacular sunset becomes the perfect complement to an excellent evening dining experience at the park restaurant. During the day you can enjoy hiking, swimming or photographing the natural beauty of the Cheaha Mountain area. Then, after an exhilarating day you can retire to a comfortable hotel room, mountainside chalet or one of our newly renovated cabins. Or you may choose to stay closer to nature at a primitive campsite.

Hurricane Creek Park is a 67+ acre natural area, nestled in a 500 foot deep canyon in the foothills of the Appalacian Mountains. The park was founded in 1961 by William "Buddy" Rogers. He ran the park as a day-hike/picnic area for forty years. In 2003 he donated his beloved park to the State of Alabama Wildlife & Fisheries. The City of Cullman Parks & Recreation now has the responsibility of operating the property. There is something here for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. The park features several waterfalls that are rain fed and run about eight months out of the year. There are many unusual rock formations, and beautiful scenic views. We have several miles of established hiking trails. In addition to hiking, visitors can picnic beside the creek under the covered pavillion or at individual tables in the same vicinity. We are building mountain bike trails with many free-ride elements that are currently being detailed and finished, we are forging ahead with expansion on a daily basis.

Monte Sano, Spanish for “Mountain of Health,” rises more than 1,600 feet above sea level. The mountain has attracted visitors since the mid 1820’s with the establishment of the town of Viduta, a derivative of the Spanish word “Vida,” meaning life. Viduta was home to a sanatorium and a hotel resort, Hotel Monte Sano, which opened its doors on June 1, 1887 and closed in the early 1900’s due to a declining economy.

This scenic park is located on beautiful Smith Lake which features over 500 miles of shoreline for camping and 21,000 acres of clear water for sport fishing, skiing, and boating. This back-to-nature park offers 200-plus tent and RV camp sites, a swimming pool and spiral water slide (in season), lake swimming, picnic area, and shelters. Rustic cabins are available near the lake. Other facilities include carpet golf course, a free public boat launch, and playgrounds. The Cullman County Parks & Recreation Department host a number of special events & festivals at the park throughout the year including a spectacular 4th of July fireworks show and the annual Indian Festival, sponsored by the Echota Cherokee Tribe.

Centering around four mineral springs, this 357-acre park in Choctaw County provides modern campsites, shelters, tables and grills for daytime and nighttime family outings.

Chattahoochee Park is managed by Houston County, Alabama. Located in Houston County in the southeast corner of Alabama, it takes its name from the nearby Chattahoochee River. This scenic 596-acre park offers picnic areas, hiking trails, horseback riding, biking, swimming, fishing and camping. For more information, visit the Houston County Parks page or call the park's office at 334-522-3607.

Chewacla's 696 scenic acres are a delightful pause from nearby interstate traffic. Tranquil park facilities include a 26-acre lake, rental boats, swimming area, playgrounds, hiking trails, a modern campground and picnic areas with tables, grills and shelters. There are newly renovated rustic cabins you are bound to fall in love with. Chewacla State Park is a great place to get away for some rest and relaxation or the perfect place to stay the weekend of the big ballgame. You can watch the sunset on the lake from your cabin and enjoy the fireplace on a cool fall day.

This picturesque 1,220 acre park is located on the banks of 45,000 acre Lake Eufaula, otherwise known as the “Bass Capital” of The World”. The park has a lodge, convention center, modern campground, vacation cabins and lakeside cottages, picnic areas, 18-hole golf course and a marina complete with launch facilities and boat slips.

Tranquility prevails in the beautiful 1,080-acre park as visitors enjoy the relaxing atmosphere around the park's 100-acre lake. Recreational opportunities include swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking, hiking and camping.

Rolling along the 22,000-acre Dannelly Reservoir, this 236-acre park features a nine-hole golf course with clubhouse, spacious vacation cottages, modern campground with bathhouse, laundry and campstore; and a scenic picnic area with tables, grills, pavilions and comfort station. With fishing so popular in the reservoir, the park also provides boat launching facilities and bait and tackle amenities.

This park spans 1,445 acres along the shores of scenic Lake Martin, which is a 41,000-acre clear-water reservoir perfect for fishing, swimming and boating. Park facilities include the largest state-operated campground in the United States with 626 sites, many of which are waterfront sites allowing campers to fish, swim and boat right out their back door. Other facilities include a marina, campstore, fishing pier, hiking trails, playground and picnic areas with tables, grills and shelters. Ten camping cabins are currently under construction at Wind Creek State Park, three of which are now open to the public.