Alabama’s Chewacla State Park offers close to 700 acres of recreational outdoor space in the near the Auburn-Opelika area of Eastern Alabama.

  • What is Chewacla State Park known for?
    • Chewacla State Park is home to the 27-acre Lake Chewacla, perfect for swimming and fishing.
  • What types of watercraft are allowed on Lake Chewacla?
    • With no boat ramp, traffic is limited to small craft such as canoes and kayaks.
  • What fish species can be found in Lake Chewacla?
    • The lake is home to bass, bream, catfish, and crappie.
  • Is there a swimming area at Lake Chewacla?
    • A small lakeside beach area is used for swimming.
  • What is Chewacla Falls?
    • The dam’s spillway, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s, creates the picturesque Chewacla Falls.
  • What pavilions are available at Chewacla State Park?
    • Three covered open-air pavilions are located throughout the park.
  • Where is the Beachside Pavilion located?
    • The Beachside Pavilion is located adjacent to the lake.
  • Which pavilion is the most secluded?
    • The Lower Pavilion is the most secluded and is adjacent to the playground.
  • Which pavilion has electricity?
    • The Upper Pavilion, the only one with electricity, is located next to a small field perfect for a game of kickball or soccer.
  • What hiking trails are available?
    • Hiking for all levels runs through the park’s varied terrain.
  • What is the Sweet Shrub Trail?
    • The Sweet Shrub Trail is a short, interpretative trail that runs alongside Moore's Mill Creek from the Lower Pavilion.
  • What is the Troop 30 Boy Scout Trail?
    • This longer trail follows Moore’s Mill Creek to the park’s boundary and then loops back to Murphy Drive.
  • What is the Eagle Scout Trail?
    • The Eagle Scout Trail is a wide, easy-to-follow trail that follows the shore of Lake Chewacla.
  • What is the Deer Rub Trail?
    • The Deer Rub Trail follows Chewacla Creek to Walnut Shelter, passing large gneiss boulders estimated to be billions of years old.
  • What types of mountain biking trails are available?
    • The park offers twenty miles of cycling trails, ranging from flat loops around campgrounds to advanced technical trails with jumps, dips, and vertical climbs.
  • What accommodations are available?
    • The park includes six stone cottages built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
  • What wildlife can be seen at Chewacla State Park?
    • Wildlife includes chipmunks, squirrels, red foxes, and deer. Among the park’s birds are wild turkey, Kingfishers, and Blue Herons.
  • What is the history of Chewacla State Park?
    • In the late 19th century, visitors flocked to the water surrounding Wright's Mill. By the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps built cabins, trails, a stone arched bridge, and the dam that created Lake Chewacla. In 1939, the state of Alabama took possession of the area and designated it a public park.
  • What ongoing programs and educational opportunities are available?
    • Alabama State Parks offer an online video series on outdoor skills. Videos include information on selecting the proper footwear and basic gear needed for camping.
  • What is the Alabama 100 Miles Challenge?
    • The Alabama 100 Miles Challenge encourages residents to walk, hike, bike, boat, or swim 100 miles each year. Participants log mileage via the 100 miles app and share progress on social media.
  • Where is Chewacla State Park located?
    • 124 Shell Toomer Parkway, Auburn, AL 36830, Phone: 334-887-5621

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