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Cheaha State Park
19644 Hwy 281
Delta, Alabama 36258
Phone: 256-488-5111
Toll Free: 800-252-7275
Reservations: 800-846-2654
Email: cheahastpk@dcnr.alabama.gov
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| Located in Clay and Cleburne Counties, Cheaha State Park is the pinnacle of natural beauty and awe in Alabama. Surrounded by the Talladega National Forest, this foothill of the Appalachian Mountains holds the reputation of the highest point in Alabama. Standing 2,407 ft. above sea level, it is no wonder why the local Creek Indians named this place ?Chaha,? meaning high place. |
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Great Location
Great park with a great location. The park has a wonderful view from over 2,000 feet. The facilities are fantastic especially since there is so little room on top of the mountain.
The only problem is the park map. The trail map is not correct. The starting points for the trails are not always correct and some trails are not on the map. Also, signs do not mark the beginning of all the trails.
Written by Glenn
21-Apr-2008
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Food
The food at the restaurant is excellent, buffet style and great price, what a view!!
(name not given)
19-May-2008
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A Restaurant With A View
Stayed a few days on our way to Lake Gunter in one of the chalets. The restaurant is truly very special. What a wonderful staff. We felt very welcome.
World class view with down to earth prices.
Written by Marcus Westmore
29-Aug-2008
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i loved it !!!!!
it waz an awesome expermint
(name not given)
7-Oct-2008
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Great Place
I have lived near the mountain my whole life and have hiked all of the mountain. Never staid in-doors there or at a campsite but have camped on the trail countless times. Great Place.
(name not given)
23-Nov-2008
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WOWWWWWW!
We have been there twice now and already have reservations for next year. Great food, people and views. This is now an anual event for us.
Written by Curtis
16-Jun-2009
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Awesome experiance
It was the most beautiful view to wake up too. We had a cabin on the bluff and it was wonderful!! Went on the Lake Trail. Steep climb! But very much an accomplishment for someone who has never done that before. We would highly recommend it to everyone.
Written by Cheryl Williams
15-Jul-2009
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Wonderful Bike Ride
This park is beautiful, but much more so on a motorcycle. The winding roads & gorgeous scenery make it a wonderful ride. The lake is clean & not far from the park is Lake Chinnabee Falls. It too is a must see - slight hike, but worth every step.
Written by Tami Lipham
16-Aug-2009
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Best Kept Secret in Alabama
The restaurant & cabins are on a cliff side. The views are spectacular. We started coming here with our Boy Scout Troop from Florida. Little has changed in 20 years. The motel is average. The cabins have been newly renovated. If you make a reservation do it well in advance. If you have trouble walking check it the people at the desk. Some of the cabins & chalets have steep steps.
Written by mmolina
21-Oct-2009
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| Camping: |
| Improved Campgrounds
(Full Hook-up)
Mountian Top Campground - Located on top of Cheaha Mountain this campground offers 43 full hook-up sites with two accessible full service bath houses. All the Park amenities including restaurant, picnic area, lodging and country store is within walking, hiking or driving distance.
Cheaha Lake Campground - Located near Cheaha Lake this campground offers 30 full hook-up sites with a full service bathhouse. A three-mile drive takes guest to all the Park amenities including restaurant, picnic area, lodging and country store.
Semi-Primitive / Tent Only Camping
(Water Only)
Picnic Trail Campground -Located along the observation tower road, the campground offers water service, restrooms, picnicking, playground, and within walking distance, the observation tower nestled at the highest point in the state.
Bunker Loop Campground - Located behind the full service campground, this campground offers easy access to two bathhouses. Most sites are equipped with grills and fire rings. |
| Trails: |
| Cheaha Resort State Park offers several hiking-only trails.
Near the Bald Rock Group Lodge is the ADA Bald Rock Boardwalk Trail. One-quarter-mile in length, this interpretive trail terminates in a scenic overlook from where views stretch halfway to Birmingham.
Further down the road is the Pulpit Rock Trail. A moderate hike, Pulpit Rock is a quartzite rock facing where many guests come to repel or just take in the view.
Further down the road is the Rock Garden and Lake Trail, the most difficult trail in the park. The lake trail is responsible for more than a 1,000-foot elevation change in the first 1/2 mile of the trail.
Each year, Cheaha Resort State Park hosts the Annual Mountain Bike Chamipionship Race. The race follows a 10-mile course set-up on the Park's Mt. Cheaha Express Bike Trail.
Centrally located in the Talladega National Forest, Cheaha Resort State Park is ideal for access to the Kentuck ORV trail, an ATV trail built and maintained by the National Forest Service. The Park is home to the Cheaha Trailhead of the Pinhoti Trail, a 107-mile trail eventually connecting into the National Parks Service, Appalachian Trail, accessing trails like the Odum Scout Trail or the Chinnabee Silent Trail where there are some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the area.
*** The Talladega National Forest charges day use fees in some of its recreation areas. These fees are separate from any day use fee charged at Cheaha Resort State Park.
*** All National Forest Trails are subject to Rules and Regulations dictated by the National Forest Service. |
| Picnicking: |
| Spread a blanket on the ground in the field near the lake, claim a picnic table near the highest point in the state, or reserve an entire pavillion for you family, organization or company at one of our four pavilions.
The picnic trail is located on top of the mountain near the CCC Observation tower, which at its base is Alabama's Highest Point ? 2047 ft. above sea level.
Further down the trail you will find several picnic tables, a playground and two pavilions. Built by the CCC, the upper stone pavilion has its own Men's and Women's restrooms and working fireplaces. Sharing a parking area with the stone pavilion is an open air wooden pavilion.
CCC Observation Tower
Located near Cheaha Lake you will find swimming, picnic tables and two more pavilions. The larger of the two pavilions was constructed by the CCC and offers a working fireplace. Closer to the lake you will find the smaller pavilion. Its proximity to the playground and the swimming area make this pavilion very desirable.
***The restrooms at Cheaha Lake are closed for the winter from October 15th through April 1st. |
| Swimming: |
| Cheaha Hotel Pool
The pool is open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm. Overnight guest have access to the pool located near the Hotel & Restaurant. Please bring your beach towels. Cheaha State Park does not supply towels for swimming. The swimming area generally opens for swimming on Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day.
Cheaha Lake
Take a swim and cool down in Cheaha Lake. The six-acre man made lake has its own play area, beach, diving platform and paddle boating. The swimming area generally opens for swimming and boating on Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day.
Please bring your beach towels.
Entrance fee will be charged for guest not staying over night.
NO LIFEGUARDS ON DUTY AT THE LAKE OR POOL.CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.*** Life jackets are required to be worn by persons 12 years old and younger. An adult must accompany those persons under 12.
*** Fishing is NOT permitted from the paddle boats.
*** No boats are allowed in swimming or beach areas.
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| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Nestled at the foot of Cheaha Mountain you will find Lake Cheaha. Hand dug by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) this six-acre lake offers some of the best recreational bass and bluegill fishing in the immediate area. Located three miles from the Mountain Top Resort and across the street from the primitive and lower campgrounds, families can enjoy picnicking, sunning, swimming and paddle boats*. A day use admission is charged and taken by an on-duty attendant during the spring, summer and fall (honor box systems are in effect during the winter.) Overnight guests may fish and access all of the Lake?s amenities at no charge. Alabama Law does require that all eligible anglers 16 years of age and older, have in their possession a valid State of Alabama Fishing License; these may be purchased at the Park's Country Store on the Mountain Top or online. Other area fishing attractions: Clay County Lake, located one mile west of Delta, AL on State Lake Road.
Due to the size of our lake, we only allow hand launched boats and electric motors.
*Paddle Boats & Jon Boats are available for rental between Memorial Day & Labor Day. |
| History of the Area: |
| After the state of Alabama acquired lands in 1933, which today comprise 11 of the 22 State Parks, a cooperative effort with the State of Alabama and the National Park System, paved the way for the Civilian Conservation Corp's (CCC) development and construction of Cheaha State Park. Its continuous operation since 1933, makes Cheaha, Alabama's oldest continuously operating State Park. |
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| Lodge: |
| Resort Lodge: 1-800-846-2654
Located on the highest point in Alabama. Cheaha Lodge has 30 hotel rooms with a swimming pool. The Cleburne Room, connected to the restaurant will seat 50 for meetings or seminars and you will enjoy a breathtaking view of the mountains while you eat an excellent meal at Cheaha Mountain Restaurant (open daily, year round for breakfast, lunch and dinner). With 16 chalets and stone cabins, which accommodate 2-4 people, you will find that you picked the perfect place to hold your retreat. Looking for an excellent place to escape with a group? Look no more. Bald Rock Group Lodge offers lodging, meeting and banquet facilities. Deluxe rooms and cabins offer whirlpool tubs, just what you need to start or end a perfect day.
King Rooms? Each has 1 king bed, television, telephone, and bath. Smoking and non-smoking. (Limited supply of non-smoking.) 1-2 adults.
Double Rooms- Each has 2 double beds, television, telephone, and bath. Smoking and non-smoking. (Limited supply of non-smoking.) plus tax per 2 adults.
King Deluxe Rooms- Each has 1 king bed, a non-stocked wet-bar, bath with a large whirlpool tub, television, telephone. Smoking and non-smoking. (Limited supply of non-smoking.) These have a hair-dryer and a small coffee pot. plus tax per 2 adults.
We do have 1 Double Room and 1 King Room that are complete ADA compatible facilities. Both of these rooms have bath with no tub, shower only. These are also non-smoking. Otherwise equipped with the same amenities as other rooms.
We require 2 nights on weekends (3 nights on holiday and race weekends). 10% LODGING TAX (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) MUST BE ADDED TO ALL RATES.
Bald Rock Group/Conference Lodge
Accommodates 35 people in an old-fashioned stone lodge, complete with dining hall, large kitchen, ice machine and fireplace; accommodates 100-120 people for meetings, reunions and weddings.
The Bald Rock Group/Conference Lodge has a lot to offer you. This is the perfect place to bring your family for a reunion, co-workers for a meeting or convention and of course, a beautiful place to marry your Prince Charming. The lodge also has a beautiful terrace with a lot of possibilities. It is set with tables and chairs, and there are even grills that some people like to use as a fire pit. We know that you and all of your friends, family and co-workers will be more than satisfied with the terrace as you are firing up the grill on a beautiful evening in the Talledega National Forest.
The Bald Rock Group/Conference Lodge is THE place to hold a wedding. We also offer catering for your wedding and parties. Your wedding day is a day to be remembered. The staff at Cheaha Mountain State Park can help you with your special day.Let us help plan your next reunion, conference, convention or retreat.
Hotel Rooms
Television, telephones, private bathtub/showers, A/C and heating, irons, ironing boards and coffee makers are offered in each room. There are 3 types of guestrooms.
King Deluxe Rooms - King bed, small refrigerator, whirlpool tub, cd player and DVD player.
King Rooms ? King bed and all the standard amenities you've come to expect.
Double Rooms ? Two double beds make it perfect for families
Smoking and Non-smoking rooms, all with daily housekeeping service are available. Cheaha's 30 hotel rooms offer everything you have come to expect from overnight hotel facilities.
Located on the same bluff as our restaurant you will find Cheaha State Park's Pool. (Available to overnight guests only, pool towels not supplied) You can take a quick swim then soak up the sun in a lounge chair facing the spectacular view of the valley below. Life guard not on duty - children must be accompanied by an adult.
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| Area Attractions: |
| Alabama's Talladega National Forest, Cheaha State Park's neighbor, has many interesting and exciting adventures readily accessible from the Park. Many visitors to Cheaha also enjoy hiking to one of several waterfalls near the Park, like, High Falls, Devil's Den and Cheaha Falls. Directions to these sites are available at the Country Store and Hotel Front Desk. Be sure to check with the National Forest to obtain detailed use, rule and regulations information.
Multi-Use Playground
It should be the goal of every park to provide a habitat for fond memories. For this reason, Cheaha State Park is proud to boast about our newest playground. Located at Cheaha?s own 6 acre lake, this multi-station playground was erected to replace the out-dated and antiquated equipment installed in this same location years ago.
In 1933 the Civilian Conservation Corps began construction on Cheaha State Park. Aside, from the stone structures on the Mountain?s Top and the two stone pavilions in the park, the only out door recreational opportunities at Cheaha were a few trails and the hand-dug Cheaha Lake. In the 1950?s a playground was erected on the shores of Cheaha Lake to provide entertainment for children that frequented the park with their families. Eventually, over the past 30 years, this equipment began to show its age and wear.
At a cost of over $27,000.00, a new playground was purchased through donations from various persons who love our park, and by those made in memoriam of persons like: Mr. Derek Fell and others. $15,000.00 of those monies used for this equipment?s purchase was made possible by Senator Kim Benefield and the Alabama Department of Economic & Community Affairs (ADECA). Had it not been for persons and agencies such as these this playground may not be here today for our children.
Saturday, October 25, 2008, Cheaha State Park officially opened our new playground with a small ribbon cutting ceremony. Park employees, guests, parents and children, including those from the BSA & Cub Scout Troop 1990 in Douglasville, GA celebrated this occasion. Now open for all of our guests we invite you to bring the kids and have a ball! |
| Directions: |
| Location: Cheaha State Park is located twelves miles south of I-20 off State Highway 281 in northeast Alabama.
Directions:
From I-20, take exit to AL-77. Turn right onto AL-77 and travel approximately 13 miles. Turn left onto AL-21 (Haynes St) and travel less than a mile. Turn right onto AL-21 (North St E) and continue on AL-21 approximately 5 miles. Bear right onto McElderry Rd (CR-398) and continue on McElderry for less than a mile. Turn right onto Cheaha Rd (CR-385) and conetinue on Cheaha Rd approximately 8 miles. Continue onto AL-281 and travel approximately 2 miles to the park entrance. |
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