De Soto State Park, an Alabama State Park near Fort Payne, Summerville

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Alabama

De Soto State Park

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De Soto State Park

Nearby Parks:
Desoto State Park Lake
Summerville State Fish Hatchery
Cloudland Canyon State Park
James H 'Sloppy' Floyd State Park
James H Floyd State Park

State Park Contact Information:
	De Soto State Park 13883 County. Road. 89 Fort Payne, Alabama 35967 Phone: 256-845-0051 Email: desotostpk@mindspring.com
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State Park Overview:

In the pioneer spirit of the explorer, DeSoto Park ranges over 5,067 acres along the Little River. Along the extensive scenic drive in the park, visitors can photograph DeSoto Falls, Little River Falls, and many magnificent vistas along Little River Canyon; the deepest canyon east of the Mississippi River. Accented by rushing waterfalls and fragrant wildflowers, the park enhances the pioneer spirit with a unique restaurant, resort and cabin facilities.

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Great park fun on a Motorcycle

Low water flow,Only time to see what below surface.And it was great. Can/Will go back when water high and I will know whats below looks like. Now the time to go.

Written by Mike from Perdido! 7-Nov-2008

Camping:

DeSoto State Park offers 78 improved sites located in a beautiful setting.

Campsites are well-spaced with natural flora for privacy.

The campground has 58 water and electric back-in sites, 10 water, electric and sewer back-in sites, and 10 water, electric and sewer pull-thru sites.Two comfort stations with restrooms and hot showers are located on the campground.

Reservations require a deposit of the first night by credit card and should be made well in advance.

Check-out time is 11:00 am.

Camping Rates

Water and electric site?????.$16.00 a night

Water, electric, and sewer site??$18.50 a night

Full Hook-up pull thru site............$20.00 a night

(These base prices are for up to 4 people.)

$2.14 for each additional person (limit 8 people per site).

One extra tent is allowed on each site for families with children under the age of 18 for a fee of $5.35 per night.

PRICES REFLECT 7% LODGING TAX

Primitive Camping:

DeSoto State Park?s Wilderness Area is comprised of 20 individual campsites (8 people and two tents per site) and two group campsites (up to 30 people per site). Each individual campsite has a fire pit and enough room for two tents (tents must be within 20 feet of the fire pit). Two pit toilets and a central water faucet are located in the wilderness area. Campers are allowed access to the Improved Campground to use comfort stations.

Primitive Camping??.$5.00 per person per nightGroup Rate.......$3.00 per person per night

Special Winter Rates:

WEEKLY RATE - $85.00

MONTHLY - $325.00

**Winter Rate Applies December - February**

RV StorageDeSoto State Park has limited RV storage area for campers and RVs.$1.00 per day or $25.00 per monthPlease e-mail or call for more information or availability of space.

Trails:

Boardwalk Trail:

The Azalea Cascade Boardwalk Trail was planned and built through a community effort. Grants and donations paid for the materials used to build the trail. It was constructed by the Alabama State Parks Maintenance Crew.

The Boardwalk is a 360-yard trail that can be enjoyed and traveled by people of all abilities. No matter what the season, the boardwalk gives the hiker a unique perspective of the surrounding habitat.

A 20-foot octagon deck at the end of the trail places you over the pool created by the Azalea Cascade. A mid-April walk encircles you with the fragrant aroma of wild azaleas.

Enjoy the breathtaking views from the Boardwalk Trail for yourself.

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