Welcome to DeSoto State Park
This 3,502-acre park provides lodging facilities including: Mountain Chalets, Log and Rustic Cabins, Motel Rooms, and an Improved Campground with 94 full-hookup tent and RV sites. For the more adventurous, there are also Primitive Camping sites for tents as well as 2 backcountry campsites with shelters. No matter what type of lodging you might prefer or have need of, we have it! DeSoto State Park is conveniently located only 8 miles northeast of Fort Payne, Alabama; and DeSoto Falls - also part of DeSoto State Park - is located about 7 miles north of the park heading towards Mentone, Alabama.
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Amenities
Within Facility
Amenities
Other amenities include a restaurant, meeting rooms, pavilions, picnic area with playground, olympic-size swimming pool (seasonal), a nature center featuring interpretive programs and live animals, a Civilian Conservation Corps museum, and more than 25 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails; we even have an ADA-accessible boardwalk trail dedicated to Talmadge Butler, a former park superintendent.
Golfing
Geocaching
Swimming
Fly Fishing
Mountain Biking
Things To See & Do
Hiking
Trail Trekker Hiking Club
Events & Programs
Civilian Conservation Corps Museum
Great Outdoors Day
Spookapalooza!
Nature Center
Adventure Excursions
Kayaking & Canoeing
Other amenities include a restaurant, meeting rooms, pavilions, picnic area with playground, olympic-size swimming pool (seasonal), a nature center featuring interpretive programs and live animals, a Civilian Conservation Corps museum, and more than 25 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails; we even have an ADA-accessible boardwalk trail dedicated to Talmadge Butler, a former park superintendent.
Golfing
Geocaching
Swimming
Fly Fishing
Mountain Biking
Things To See & Do
Hiking
Trail Trekker Hiking Club
Events & Programs
Civilian Conservation Corps Museum
Great Outdoors Day
Spookapalooza!
Nature Center
Adventure Excursions
Kayaking & Canoeing
Nearby Activities
Activities
Whether a nature hobbyist, outdoor enthusiast, or sporting fanatic - DeSoto State Park has plenty to do to keep you pleasantly entertained. Kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking, cycling, rappeling, bouldering, picniking, wildflower expeditions, and just plain ole' exploring nature - we literally have it all! We cater to individuals, families, and small to large groups of all kinds.
Area attractions
Little River Canyon Nature Preserve, the 104-foot Desoto Falls, Alabama Band Fan Club the Walls of Jericho Forever Wild Tract, and historic Fort Payne and Mentone, Ala.
Whether a nature hobbyist, outdoor enthusiast, or sporting fanatic - DeSoto State Park has plenty to do to keep you pleasantly entertained. Kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking, cycling, rappeling, bouldering, picniking, wildflower expeditions, and just plain ole' exploring nature - we literally have it all! We cater to individuals, families, and small to large groups of all kinds.
Area attractions
Little River Canyon Nature Preserve, the 104-foot Desoto Falls, Alabama Band Fan Club the Walls of Jericho Forever Wild Tract, and historic Fort Payne and Mentone, Ala.
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Location
Address
7104 De Soto Parkway NE
City
State/Province
Zip Code
Country
Latitude
34.50
Longitude
-85.62
Editor review
1 review
DeSoto State Park
Overall rating
4.2
Campground Appeal
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Planned Activities
3.0
Location
3.0
Amenities
4.0
Site Set-up
4.0
Cleanliness
5.0
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