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Fort Payne, AL 35967
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Day-Use Area:
7 a.m until sundown

 

 

Country Store & Information Center

Country Store Winter Hours:
Wednesday-Sunday~9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
(Closed Monday & Tuesday)

Campground Registration, Camper Check-in, Information, Camping Supplies, & Gift Shop

Note for campers:
If the store is closed or it is after-store hours, stop in at DeSoto State Park’s Lodge or call 256.845.5380 to register for camping.
Contact email: DeSoto.Campground@dcnr.alabama.gov

 

Enjoy the solitude of DeSoto's Primitive camping area!

DeSoto State Park's Primitive Campground

20 sites available
Central Water Faucet (No water or electricity on individual sites) -
Pit Toilets
Short Drive to access Comfort Station with showers & laundry facilities in Improved Campground
$12 for one tent and up to four people
$5 for extra tent, maximum two per site
$2 for extra person, maximum of eight people per site
Campfire ring  located at each site

Tents or open-air camping only,no pop-ups or vans allowed in Primitive area.

Reservations are now taken by calling 1-800-ALA-PARK or 256-845-5075

Primitive Campground Area Map & Info(PDF)

DeSoto State Park Map(PDF)
Effective January 24, 2011, the first nights rent will be charged to your credit card on all reservations.

 

Desoto Primitive Campground

Two Large Group Primitive Sites Available
Reservations taken at the Country Store for Large Group Sites

Call 256-845-5075 OR 1-800-ALA-PARK
Special Group Rates and Regulations apply

 

 

Prices subject to change without notice

FREE Wireless Internet Access

For reservations and more information:
Call 256-845-5075 or 1-800-ALA-PARK

Desoto.Campground@dcnr.alabama.gov

* Lodge Lobby
* Restaurant
* Park Office
* Country Store

 

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