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DeSoto State Park Picnic Area & Shelters

FEE AREA

$1 per person day use is collected at the picnic area gate

  • Picnic tables and grills are located throughout the picnic area for your convenience.

  • An ADA accessible picnic table is conveniently located

  • There are three picnic shelters that may be reserved

  • A large playground is located in the picnic area

  • DeSoto's pool is located to the left of the picnic area

  • Ball fields & a volleyball court are also available

DeSoto State Park Map(PDF)

 

Three picnic shelters may be reserved for day use
To reserve a picnic shelter:
Call 256-845-5075 or email DeSoto.Campground@dcnr.alabama.gov

Shelter Fee does not include entrance fee 

Picnic Shelter 1
$75 per day

 

Picnic Shelter 2
$50 per day

Picnic Shelter 2
Picnic Shelter 3

Picnic Shelter 3
$50 per day

Access to Alabama State Parks and State Park Programs is available without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex or disabilities.