Park Events

Learn all about some of the local sea life in the Gulf of Mexico.

The advance and retreat of polar ice is a real challenge to life in the Artic and Antartic. For most of the year, these regions are locked in darkness and ice, but when the sun returns, this cold wasteland blossoms with life (50 minute video).

Join us to learn all about our native snakes. Bring a camera and get your picture touching a beautiful snake.

Join us for our annual Mardi Gras parade through the campground! Anyone interested in being a part of the parade will need to be in line and ready to go by 11:30am at camper storage. Bikes, cars, and walkers are all welcome. Registration is not required.

# of Boats expected 50

Take off and Weigh in at Lakepoint State Park Marina

Come join us for our Customer Appreciation Open House and RV Show in beautiful Oak Mountain State Park's campground.

Open House activities will be taking place from 10a.m. until 2p.m. on Saturday, February 7th and RV Show will be all day Saturday, the 7th and Sunday, the 8th.

• Tour the Campground
• Games
• Smores at the campfire
• Bike Demo by Scott Bikes
• RV Show! - Burton Campers will be here all day Saturday and Sunday.

Check back for more information.

Come out to Oak Mountain State Park on the 2nd Wednesday of the month for Nature Story Time with Mrs. Emily, the Park Naturalist. The fun will begin at 10a.m. at the Park Office. Depending on the weather, we will go for a walk to look at what we just read about.

Winter Waterfall Hike at DeSoto State Park
Join staff & volunteers for a fun day of hiking thought-out the park to see some of DeSoto’s waterfalls, big & small. See Lost Falls, Laurel Falls, Indian Falls, Lodge Falls, even more water features like Laurel Creek & the West Fork of Little River. Enjoy the scenery of DeSoto State Park while burning some calories at the same time!  Moderate Terrain over 5 miles.
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2015
Where: Meet at the DeSoto State Park Country Store- Fort Payne, AL. 35967

Join fellow photographers at the Joe Wheeler State Park’s “Focus on Nature”, a nature photography weekend.  We have put together a series of photography workshops and field trips designed to get you to great photo opportunities in great places with our great naturalist and photographers’ instruction.  There are so many “greats” in just three days!  Don’t know how to work your camera? Who cares?!? We offer seminars suitable for beginners, as well as seminars for the more experienced photographer that is anxious to learn new tricks and ideas.  There is even a seminar on photo editing!

February 28, 2015 - 9a.m. – Winter Photography Hike – Meet the Naturalist at the Park Office on Terrace Drive for a seasonal photography hike. The location of the hike will be determined upon arrival at the Park Office. Please dress appropriately. Bring your camera with a fully charged battery.

March 21, 2015 - 10a.m. – Birds of Alabama – Come out to the Treetop Nature Trail to learn about the local birds. Alabama is home to many species of birds, as well as numerous migratory species.

2015 Alabama Horse Fair feb 28th-Mar 1st at Garrett Coliseum, Montgomery Alabama.

Visit one of Alabama's oldest towns to see sites rarely open to the public. Guides dessed in period costumes lead tours through homes,museums and more in the states's largest historic distric. Experience hands-on history tours through a post-Civil War foundry, an 1861 Gristmill, art shows and unique Selma products.

The 16th Annual Oak Mountain 50K will take place on March 28th, 2015 starting at the Dogwood Pavilion on Terrace Drive.

The Oak Mountain 50K course runs through forested hills on mostly single track trail with two climbs up to the top of Double Oak Mountain (elevation gain ~600 ft). There are no repeating loops.

For more details, please visit oakmtn50k.com

Egg hunt at 11a.m. for ages 5 and under
Egg hunt at 1p.m. for ages 6 and up

Face painting
Hayrides
Moonwalk
Cake hop
Sack Races
Guess the Jelly Beans
Easter Basket Raffles
Visits from the Easter Bunny

Activities are one ticket each, which can be bought for one dollar each.

Park admission does apply.

Annual weekend campout celebrating the old school campers of days past.  Come enjoy the park and see the work that individuals have put into their babies.

Alabama State Parks Environmental Education Workshop
Joe Wheeler State Park in Florence, Alabama

Picnic Shelter #1
Saturday April 18, 2015
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Alabama State Parks Environmental Education Workshop is designed to give you the skills and confidence to explore the many outdoor recreational opportunities that Alabama State Parks have to offer. For all ages, and all levels of experience!

23^rd Annual Wildflower Saturday
Wildflower Saturday is an annual 1-day event held in DeSoto State Park atop Lookout Mountain in Fort Payne, Alabama.
Springtime at DeSoto State Park is truly beautiful, with wildflowers & trees blooming around every corner.
Join DeSoto State Park staff & volunteers for a wonderful day of learning about the many species of blooming plants found on Lookout Mountain.

# of Boats Expected 50

Take off and Weigh in at Lakepoint State Park Marina

June 6, 2015 - 9:30a.m. – National Trails Day Hike – The 1st Saturday of June every year is National Trails Day. National Trails Day is a celebration of America’s wonderful trail systems. Come out and join the Naturalist for a hike on one of the many trails at Oak Mountain State Park. Meet at the Treetop Nature Trail entrance. We will hike along a connector trail to the Yellow Trail and make our way back. The trail is moderately rolling in terrain. Dress accordingly and bring water.

July 4, 2015 - 10a.m. – Flag Making and Crafts – Let’s celebrate our freedom and show how proud we are to live in the United States by making flags and other 4th of July crafts. Come out to the B-side Pavilion in the Campground. Supplies provided – donations accepted.

July 18, 2015 - 9a.m. – Summer Photography Hike – Meet the Naturalist at the Park Office on Terrace Drive for a seasonal photography hike. The location of the hike will be determined upon arrival at the Park Office. Please dress appropriately. Bring water and your camera with a fully charged battery.

August 8, 2015 - 10a.m. – Lake Stomp – Get your feet wet with this event. We will be investigating what you might find in the lake or stream or even the backyard pond. Meet at the Park Office on Terrace Drive and then travel to the water. Be prepared to get wet.

Each Year Cheaha State Park gives people another reason to vistit - Annual Chili Cook off,  Tasting & Caft day.   Please register for this event as soon as you can with Mary @ Cheaha.event@dcnr.alabama.gov