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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 being 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.
In 1933, the State of Alabama acquired lands that today comprise 11 of the 22 State Parks. Part of those lands included the area that became Cheaha State Park. In the same year the lands were acquired, a cooperative effort between 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.
Over the following years, the CCC constructed the original hotel (now known as Bald Rock Group Lodge), the 16 beautiful stone cabins, the Observation Tower, and a stone pavilion, all of which are still standing and in use today. Its continuous operation since 1933, makes Cheaha, Alabama's oldest continuously operating State Park.
FREE Wireless Internet Access available:
* Cheaha Lodge lobby, hotel rooms and the Cheaha Country Store
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ABC 33/40 web cam (Click Here)
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CHEAHA STATE PARK IS IN NEED OF CAMPHOSTS *
* This is a volunteer position working as a liaison between campers and park staff.
To apply contact our Country Store Staff at 256-488-5111 or email our Assistant Superintendent, Brian Casey at brian.casey@dcnr.alabama.gov. Learn more about our Volunteers In Parks programs by downloading our VIP Brochure here!
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