Alabama State & National Parks + Forests

(click the sidebar icon to toggle layers on/off)

view full size map

State Parks

  • Bladon Springs State Park: A park located in Bladon Springs, Alabama that features four mineral springs and a small museum.
  • Brierfield Ironworks Historical State Park: A historical park that features the remains of a former Confederate ironworks and a museum. The park offers hiking trails, picnic areas, and opportunities to learn about the history of the ironworks and the surrounding area.
  • Blue Springs State Park: A park located in Clio, Alabama that features a large, clear spring that is popular for swimming and snorkeling.
  • Buck’s Pocket State Park: A park located in Grove Oak, Alabama that features scenic hiking trails and camping opportunities.
  • Cathedral Caverns State Park: A park located in Woodville, Alabama that features a large limestone cave with unique rock formations and guided tours.
  • Cheaha State Park: A scenic park located in Delta, Alabama that features hiking, camping, and panoramic views from the highest point in the state.
  • Chewacla State Park: Features a lake for fishing and boating, a beach, picnic areas, camping facilities, and hiking trails.
  • Chickasaw State Park: Features a lake for fishing and boating, picnic areas, camping facilities, hiking trails, and a beach
  • DeSoto State Park: A park located in Fort Payne, Alabama that offers hiking, fishing, camping, and scenic views of DeSoto Falls.
  • Frank Jackson State Park: A park located in Opp, Alabama that features a lake for fishing and boating, and a golf course.
  • Gulf State Park: A park located in Gulf Shores, Alabama that features white-sand beaches, nature trails, fishing, and a variety of outdoor activities.
  • Historic Blakeley State Park: A park located in Spanish Fort, Alabama that features the remains of a Civil War fort, hiking trails, and camping opportunities.
  • Joe Wheeler State Park: A park located in Rogersville, Alabama that features a lake for boating and fishing, a golf course, and hiking trails.
  • Lake Guntersville State Park: A park located in Guntersville, Alabama that features fishing, boating, and scenic views of Lake Guntersville.
  • Lake Lurleen State Park: Featuring a lake for fishing and boating, as well as picnic areas, hiking trails, and camping opportunities.
  • Lakepoint Resort State Park: A large state park that features a lake for fishing and boating, a golf course, hiking trails, picnic areas, and a full-service resort with lodges, cabins, and a restaurant.
  • Meaher State Park: A park located in Spanish Fort, Alabama that features a large lake for fishing, hiking, and camping opportunities.
  • Monte Sano State Park: A park located in Huntsville, Alabama that offers hiking, camping, and scenic views of the surrounding mountains.
  • Oak Mountain State Park: A park located in Pelham, Alabama that features miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, fishing, camping, and a scenic golf course.
  • Paul M. Grist State Park: A park located in Selma, Alabama that offers fishing, boating, and hiking opportunities.
  • Rickwood Caverns State Park: A park located in Warrior, Alabama that features a large limestone cave, a pool, and hiking trails.
  • Roland Cooper State Park: Features a lake for fishing and boating, a beach, picnic areas, camping facilities, and hiking trails
  • Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park: A park located in McCalla, Alabama that features the remains of an ironworks that operated during the Civil War era. The park also features a museum, hiking trails, and picnic areas.
  • Wind Creek State Park: A park located in Alexander City, Alabama that features a lake for fishing and boating, and a beach.

National Parks

State & National Forests

Choccolocco State Forest
Conecuh National Forest
Hauss State Forest
Geneva State Forest
Little River State Forest
■ Macon State Forest
Talladega National Forest
Tuskegee National Forest

Weogufka State Forest
William B. Bankhead National Forest

National Natural Landmarks

  • Beaverdam Creek Swamp: A tupelo gum swamp in an unusual inland location. 34°37′30″N 86°49′37″W
  • Cathedral Caverns: A 11,000 feet (3,400 m) long cave which includes Goliath, a 45 feet (14 m) stalagmite. 34°34′24″N 86°13′20″W
  • Dismals Canyon: This sandstone gorge is one of few places worldwide where the dismalites (Orfelia fultoni) gather. Their bioluminescent glow can be seen on night tours in this 85-acre (340,000 m2) natural conservatory. 34°19′31″N 87°46′54″W
  • Mobile Tensaw River Bottom Lands: The second largest river delta in the US, this 260,000-acre (1,100 km2) site has a wide range of habitats and wildlife. The 200-mile (320 km) Bartam Canoe Trail goes through the delta. 30°45′15″N 87°56′32″W
  • Newsome Sinks Karst Area: An area hollowed out by more than 40 caves, with over 50,000 feet (15,000 m) of known passages. 34°26′27″N 86°35′50″W
  • Red Mountain Expressway Cut: Part of Red Mountain Park, this expressway cut through Red Mountain and exposes a rich view into geological history. 33°29′44″N 86°47′18″W
  • Shelta Cave: This cave was a dance hall before it became the home of the National Speleological Society There are over nine species of cave dwelling animals that were first discovered here. 34°45’13.10″N 86°36’37.55″W