Desoto State Park - Alabama

Desoto State Park runs along 600-foot Little River Canyon, one of the deepest canyons east of the Mississippi. The Lookout Mountain Range runs through the park. Within the park is Desoto Falls which cascades down 100 feet. Hiking and nature trails wind throughout the park. Lookout Mountain Trail follows the west rim of the canyon for 20 miles. The park is open daily from 7 am to dusk. There are 22 rental units available. The park has 78 campsites, 20 with full hookups and the rest with water and electric. A dump station is available. 10 of the campsites are pull-throughs. There is a 14-day maximum stay. Facilities include restrooms and showers, public phone, laundry, firewood, a swimming pool(fee), horseshoes, playground, boat ramp, recreation field and freshwater fishing.  For more information call (256) 845-5380 or (800) ALA-PARK.

Directions The park is located off I-59 southeast of Fort Payne, AL. From the junction of Highway 35 and CR-89 go north 5 miles on CR-89. The park is on the left. Top of Page