When it comes to outdoor adventure, you can find it right here in Alabama. From exploring massive caves to hiking scenic trails, there’s so much adventure waiting for you here in the Yellowhammer State.
Listed below are 10 popular outdoor spots in Alabama that’ll bring out the adventurer in you.
Take a look:
- Sipsey Wilderness
flickr/Michael Hicks The Sipsey Wilderness, which covers approximately 25,000 acres, is located within North Alabama’s William B. Bankhead National Forest. It’s one of the South’s top hiking destinations.
- Oak Mountain State Park - Pelham
flickr/Shannon McGee Oak Mountain State Park covers nearly 10,000 acres, which makes it Alabama’s largest state park. From hiking and mountain biking, to camping and fishing, this wonderful state park offers a variety of recreational activities for all ages. Oak Mountain State Park is located at 200 Terrace Dr., Pelham, AL 35124.
- Cherokee Rock Village - Leesburg
facebook/Cherokee Rock Village Cherokee Rock Village covers approximately 200 acres and overlooks Weiss Lake. It’s one of America’s best rock climbing sites. Hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails are also located throughout the park. Cherokee Rock Village is located at 2000 Co Rd. 70, Leesburg, AL 35983.
- Cahaba River
flickr/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Southeast Region The Cahaba River, which flows entirely within the central part of Alabama for 194 miles, is the state’s longest free-flowing river. It offers several fishing opportunities and is one of Alabama’s top canoeing and kayaking destinations.
- Turkey Creek Nature Preserve - Pinson
google/Lori Masterson Turkey Creek Nature Preserve is one of Alabama’s most beautiful nature spots. Covering nearly 500 acres, it’s a great place for hiking, running, swimming, etc. Its main feature is “The Falls,” which has become a popular swimming spot for locals and visitors alike. Turkey Creek Nature Preserve is located at 3906 Turkey Creek Rd., Pinson, AL 35126.
- Cheaha State Park - Delta
flickr/Rob Briscoe Founded in 1933, Cheaha State Park is Alabama’s oldest state park. It’s perched atop Cheaha Mountain, which is Alabama’s highest natural point. Recreational activities this state park offers include hiking, fishing, swimming, camping, and more. Cheaha State Park is located at 19644 AL-281, Delta, AL 36258.
- Little River Canyon National Preserve - Fort Payne
flickr/Jim Bauer Little River Canyon National Preserve is located atop Lookout Mountain and is best known as the “Grand Canyon of the East.” From hiking and camping, to kayaking and fishing, it offers several types of recreational activities. It’s also home to Little River Falls, which is one of the South’s most scenic waterfalls. Little River Canyon National Preserve is located at 4322 Little River Trl., Fort Payne, AL 35967.
- Lake Eufaula
google/Michael YorkTechSvcs Lake Eufaula, which covers approximately 45,000 acres, is located along the Chattahoochee River and is one of Alabama’s top bass fishing destinations. It’s also nicknamed the “Bass Fishing Capital of the World” and hosts several fishing tournaments throughout the year.
- Red Mountain Park - Birmingham
tripadvisor/RobertENealaia Red Mountain Park is an adventure park that covers approximately 1,500 acres. Other than featuring four unique adventure courses, this park is also a popular spot for hiking and mountain biking. Red Mountain Park is located at 2011 Frankfurt Dr., Birmingham, AL 35211.
- Cathedral Caverns State Park - Woodville
facebook/Cathedral Caverns State Park-Alabama Cathedral Caverns State Park is home to Cathedral Caverns, which is one of the world’s most massive caves. It offers cave tours and is one of Alabama’s top tourist attractions. Cathedral Caverns State Park is located at 637 Cave Rd., Woodville, AL 35776.
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flickr/Michael Hicks
The Sipsey Wilderness, which covers approximately 25,000 acres, is located within North Alabama’s William B. Bankhead National Forest. It’s one of the South’s top hiking destinations.
flickr/Shannon McGee
Oak Mountain State Park covers nearly 10,000 acres, which makes it Alabama’s largest state park. From hiking and mountain biking, to camping and fishing, this wonderful state park offers a variety of recreational activities for all ages. Oak Mountain State Park is located at 200 Terrace Dr., Pelham, AL 35124.
facebook/Cherokee Rock Village
Cherokee Rock Village covers approximately 200 acres and overlooks Weiss Lake. It’s one of America’s best rock climbing sites. Hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails are also located throughout the park. Cherokee Rock Village is located at 2000 Co Rd. 70, Leesburg, AL 35983.
flickr/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Southeast Region
The Cahaba River, which flows entirely within the central part of Alabama for 194 miles, is the state’s longest free-flowing river. It offers several fishing opportunities and is one of Alabama’s top canoeing and kayaking destinations.
google/Lori Masterson
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve is one of Alabama’s most beautiful nature spots. Covering nearly 500 acres, it’s a great place for hiking, running, swimming, etc. Its main feature is “The Falls,” which has become a popular swimming spot for locals and visitors alike. Turkey Creek Nature Preserve is located at 3906 Turkey Creek Rd., Pinson, AL 35126.
flickr/Rob Briscoe
Founded in 1933, Cheaha State Park is Alabama’s oldest state park. It’s perched atop Cheaha Mountain, which is Alabama’s highest natural point. Recreational activities this state park offers include hiking, fishing, swimming, camping, and more. Cheaha State Park is located at 19644 AL-281, Delta, AL 36258.
flickr/Jim Bauer
Little River Canyon National Preserve is located atop Lookout Mountain and is best known as the “Grand Canyon of the East.” From hiking and camping, to kayaking and fishing, it offers several types of recreational activities. It’s also home to Little River Falls, which is one of the South’s most scenic waterfalls. Little River Canyon National Preserve is located at 4322 Little River Trl., Fort Payne, AL 35967.
google/Michael YorkTechSvcs
Lake Eufaula, which covers approximately 45,000 acres, is located along the Chattahoochee River and is one of Alabama’s top bass fishing destinations. It’s also nicknamed the “Bass Fishing Capital of the World” and hosts several fishing tournaments throughout the year.
tripadvisor/RobertENealaia
Red Mountain Park is an adventure park that covers approximately 1,500 acres. Other than featuring four unique adventure courses, this park is also a popular spot for hiking and mountain biking. Red Mountain Park is located at 2011 Frankfurt Dr., Birmingham, AL 35211.
facebook/Cathedral Caverns State Park-Alabama
Cathedral Caverns State Park is home to Cathedral Caverns, which is one of the world’s most massive caves. It offers cave tours and is one of Alabama’s top tourist attractions. Cathedral Caverns State Park is located at 637 Cave Rd., Woodville, AL 35776.
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