DeSoto State Park
Alabama State Park · Dekalb County
DeSoto State Park hours
Park Trails/Picnic Areas are open dawn to dusk
Hours as published by Alabama State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About DeSoto State Park
Waterfalls and wildflowers run through 3,502 acres on top of Lookout Mountain, laced with more than 35 miles of hiking trail and 11 of mountain biking. An Olympic-size pool, a CCC museum and a full-hookup campground fill the rest of the day.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- 🐎 Equestrian
- 🧭 Geocaching
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚿 Showers
- 🛖 Cabins
- 🏨 Lodge
- 🛝 Playground
- 🌿 Nature Center
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
RV / campsite hookups
- 🔌 Full Hookups (Sewer/Water/Electric)
- ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups
More Alabama state parks with cabins · full RV hookups · swimming · horseback riding
Camping options
- Cabins and Chalets
- Historic Lodge
- Improved Campsites
- Pioneer Camping Cabin
Facility rentals
Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.
Contact
Phone256-845-5380
Address7104 DeSoto Parkway NE Fort Payne, AL 35967
Upcoming events at DeSoto State Park
- November Junior Ranger Adventure Series
- Trail Trekker Hike Series: DeSoto Scout Trail
- Creative Spirit Market
- Trail Trekker Hike: Neverland Loop
- Twining with Fabric Workshop
- November Junior Ranger Adventure Series
- Junior Ranger Adventure Series: Nature Quest Field Games
- Trail Trekker Hike Series: Along Little River
- 2027 First Day Hike-CCC Quarry
- First Day Hike- CCC Trailside Shelter Along Little River
Event details and registration are on the Alabama State Parks calendar.
🎒 Gear up for DeSoto State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Bike helmets
- Water shoes
- Riding helmets
- Handheld GPS
- RV surge protector
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
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