DeSoto State park

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7104 Desoto Pkwy NE
Fort Payne, AL 35967

DeSoto State Park, located atop Lookout Mountain in Northeast Alabama, offers a family-friendly atmosphere surrounded by stunning waterfalls and vibrant wildflowers. Established in the late 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the park features over 30 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, as well as various recreational activities for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers.

Spanning 3,502 acres, DeSoto State Park provides diverse lodging options, including cabins, motel rooms, and campgrounds, catering to all types of visitors. The park also boasts amenities such as an Olympic-sized swimming pool, picnic areas, and the Benefield Interpretive Center, making it a perfect destination for exploration and relaxation.

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Rob S.
12/28/2018

Came here on a fall morning on the way to Chattanooga. There had been rain recently and the water was flowing really high. The falls were really pretty and provided for some really great pictures....

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Ed D.
4/15/2025

Lots of waterfalls to see and trails to hike in the area. The park is clean, and their sites are discos and long pull throughs (#52), but their WiFi is virtually non existent! This hampered our...

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Scott L.
3/17/2024

Excellent park Lots of trails for every level of ability, bike trails too. The primitive camp area is really nice. Good improved area as well. I'll be staying in the lodge for the end of my...

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Jen S.
1/18/2025

Such a beautiful hike on a misty winter day! My pup and I loved the beauty, sounds of crunching leaves, the hundred shades of lush green, and of course the abundant waterfall at the end of the...

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Nick B.
4/11/2024

Desoto is full or great hiking trails. There is a lot of surprisingly beautiful scenery in the area. Ft Payne is close and had several little gems to explore and partake (eating, coffee, ice...

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