List of Alabama state parks

Alabama State Parks

This list of Alabama state parks covers state parks and reserves in the Alabama park system. The majority are run by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Current parks

Parks under direct state management
Name County Size Estab-
lished
River / lake /
other
Image Remarks
acres ha
Blue Springs State ParkBarbour103 421963Blue SpringsNear Clio; swimming in natural spring, camping, picnicking
Buck's Pocket State ParkDeKalb, Jackson, Marshall2,000 8101971
Near Grove Oak; scenic vistas, camping, hiking and equestrian trails
Cathedral Caverns State ParkMarshall461 1871987
Stalagmites
Located in Grant; cave tours, tent camping
Cheaha State ParkClay, Cleburne2,799 1,1331933
Stone tower
State's highest point; scenic views, hiking, camping
Chewacla State ParkLee696 2821939Lake Chewacla
Dashing waterfalls
Located in Auburn; fishing, swimming, non-motorized boating, hiking, camping, cabins
DeSoto State ParkCherokee, DeKalb3,502 1,4171939Little River
Pouring waterfalls
Located on Lookout Mountain; camping, lodging, picnicking, hiking and biking trails
Frank Jackson State ParkCovington2,050 8301970Lake Frank JacksonBoating, fishing, swimming, picnicking, camping
Gulf State ParkBaldwin6,150 2,4901939Gulf of Mexico
White sands with surf
Fresh and saltwater fishing and swimming, 18-hole golf course, camping
Joe Wheeler State ParkLauderdale, Lawrence2,550 1,0301949Wheeler Lake
View of Wheeler lake
Near Rogersville; lodge, campground, marina, hiking and biking trail, 18-hole golf course
Lake Guntersville State ParkMarshall6,000 2,4001947Guntersville Lake
Resort complex, cottages, campground, 18-hole golf course, hiking, fishing
Lake Lurleen State ParkTuscaloosa1,675 6781952Lake Lurleen
Boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, biking
Lakepoint Resort State ParkBarbour1,220 4901968Lake EufalaConvention center, 18-hole golf course, lodge, campground, cabins, cottages, marina, hiking, picnicking
Meaher State ParkBaldwin1,327 5371989Mobile Bay
Wetlands
Nature trails with wetlands boardwalk through the wetlands, boat ramp, fishing pier, picnicking, camping
Monte Sano State ParkMadison2,140 8701938
Located in Huntsville; picnicking, hiking, cabins, campground
Oak Mountain State ParkShelby9,940 4,0201927Double Oak Lake
Wildlife center entrance
Alabama Wildlife Center; golf, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping, fishing, hunting
Rickwood Caverns State ParkBlount380 1501974
Illuminated cave pasage
Cave tours, swimming, picnicking, hiking, camping
Wind Creek State ParkTallapoosa1,445 585Lake MartinCamping, swimming, boating, fishing, picnicking, hiking, biking

Other parks

Parks under shared or other management
Name County Size Estab-
lished
Management River / lake /
other
Image Remarks
acres ha
Bladon Springs State ParkChoctaw357 1441939Choctaw County
Gazebo
Historic spa grounds with mineral springs
Historic Blakeley State ParkBaldwin1,400 5701981Historic Blakeley AuthorityTensaw River
Country road
Camping, picnicking, hiking trails
Brierfield Ironworks Historical State ParkBibb486 1971976Alabama Historic Ironworks Commission
Remnants
Industrial ruins, historic buildings, trails, campsites
Chattahoochee State ParkHouston596 241Houston CountyIrwin's Mill CreekFishing, swimming, boating, picnicking, hiking, camping
Chickasaw State ParkMarengo520 2101935Marengo CountyClosed in 2015; reopened 2016
Florala City ParkCovington40 161909City of FloralaLake Jackson
Lake view
Boating, fishing, swimming, picnicking, camping
Paul M. Grist State ParkDallas1,080 4401930sDallas CountyPaul Grist LakeSwimming, fishing, boating, camping
Roland Cooper State ParkWilcox236 961969Private contractorDannelly ReservoirClosed in 2015; reopened 2016
Tannehill Ironworks Historical State ParkTuscaloosa2,063 8351969Alabama Historic Ironworks Commission
Industrial structure
Preserved industrial sites, museum, crafts cabins, hiking trails

See also

References

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