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DeSoto State Park stretches over the top of magnificent Lookout Mountain in Northeast Alabama, only about 8 miles from Fort Payne. Developed in 1930s, it is rich in rushing waterfalls and fields of fragrant wildflowers, offering a serene environment for rest and relaxation.
Visitors can stay at luxury mountain chalets, log and rustic cabins, a modern campground, and a number of rustic, primitive campsites. There is also a restaurant, pavilions, meeting rooms, picnic area, a playground, a seasonal swimming pool, a nature center, a Civilian Conservation Corps museum and over 25 miles of hiking and biking trails. Visitors to the park can also enjoy kayaking, fishing, biking, rappelling, and bouldering or simply relax and just enjoy the nature.
7104 DeSoto Parkway NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967, Phone: 256-845-5380
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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