Alligator Awareness Weekend

Get ready for a wild and unforgettable weekend at Lakepoint State Park! Alligator Awareness Weekend is your chance to learn all about these incredible creatures that have roamed the earth since the time of the dinosaurs. Discover how to admire these ancient predators safely and learn more about why they play such an important role in Alabama's natural ecosystems.

Whether you're curious, cautious, or completely captivated by gators, there's something for everyone during this fun-filled, educational adventure. Enjoy guided boat tours, hands-on workshops in fishing and nature photography, engaging alligator talks led by wildlife experts, and a lively Gator Fair featuring local vendors, food, and family activities.

Stay and enjoy all the fun, food, and education the weekend has to offer!

Overnight Packages include lodging for 2 nights and all program/meal packages, admission to the Friday night Ice Cream Social to kick off the weekend, breakfast for both Saturday and Sunday mornings at The Water's Edge Dining Room, a Prime Rib dinner buffet on Saturday night, and access to all programming schedules for Saturday and Sunday.

Group rate reservations for Alligator Awareness Weekend Event are available: https://tinyurl.com/AllAccess-AlligatorAwareness 
- Book or modify your lodge reservations until October 10, 2025
- NOTE: A Wing reservations are first-come, first-served - so select those if you'd like to experience our new renovations!

Reservations made after October 10, 2025, will be based on availability and will be at the best available rate. You may also contact the Lakepoint State Park Reservations Desk at 334-687-8011 or 1-800-544-5253, Option 1.
 
Day passes are available here: https://tinyurl.com/DayPass-AlligatorAwareness2025