DeSoto State Park
A mountaintop park on Lookout Mountain near Fort Payne, known for waterfalls, long trail networks and CCC-era history. Lodging runs from full-hookup campsites to chalets,…
Waterfalls, long trails and mountaintop lodging
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Designated swim areas, pools, beaches and splash pads.
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From official sources · confirm before you goA mountaintop park on Lookout Mountain near Fort Payne, known for waterfalls, long trail networks and CCC-era history. Lodging runs from full-hookup campsites to chalets,…
Waterfalls, long trails and mountaintop lodging
Beach area at Lake Guntersville State Park in Marshall County, Alabama.
Beach at Lake Guntersville State Park
A lakeside resort park on Wheeler Lake near Rogersville with a lodge, cabins, campground, marina and golf. It serves both day visitors and overnight guests.
Lakeside lodge, marina and bass fishing
A resort-style park on Taylor Mountain overlooking Lake Guntersville, with a lodge, cabins, golf and lakefront recreation. It is also known for winter eagle-watching programs.
Lodge, golf and winter eagle watching on the lake
A preserve on top of Lookout Mountain protecting a river canyon with waterfalls, overlooks and sandstone cliffs. The Little River runs much of its length…
A 600-foot canyon, waterfalls and overlooks on top of the mountain
River Heritage Park is a local park in Lauderdale County, Alabama, about 10 acres, listed in the federal PAD-US dataset. Public access is recorded as…
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Buck Bama Outdoors lists 6 places and outfitters for swimming across 5 North Alabama counties. The most listings are in DeKalb County (2), Lauderdale County (2) and Marshall County (2). Open a listing for its location, access and what to expect.
Use the filters at the top of this page to narrow by county, or jump straight to a county: DeKalb County (2), Lauderdale County (2), Marshall County (2), Cherokee County (1) and Lawrence County (1).
Lifeguards and marked swim areas are not listed unless a source says so, so read posted signs, check for water advisories and never swim alone. Hours, fees, permits and closures change, so confirm with the managing agency before you go.
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Hours, fees, permits and closures change, so confirm with the managing agency before you go.