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RESERVATIONS | BUCK'S POCKET
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Nestled atop Sand Mountain and spanning DeKalb, Jackson, and Marshall counties, Buck’s Pocket State Park is one of Alabama’s most peaceful and scenic getaways. This secluded canyon park offers a stunning natural overlook, quiet bluff trails, and a sense of escape that’s hard to find anywhere else.
Explore over 15 miles of hiking trails, take in panoramic views from Point Rock, or experience the park’s rugged terrain from a new perspective on Alabama’s first-ever State Park OHV (Off-Highway Vehicle) trail—a thrilling 6-mile ride through hardwood forests and rocky ridges. After a day of adventure, relax at our newly renovated campground, designed with modern comfort in mind. Whether you’re here to hike, ride, photograph, or simply unwind in nature, Buck’s Pocket is a destination where every trail leads to a new adventure.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Whether you’re rolling in with an RV or pitching a tent, Buck’s Pocket offers a peaceful, well-equipped place to stay. The campground includes 23 RV campsites—13 with full hookups (water, power, and sewer), including 4 pull-through sites. The remaining 10 sites offer water and power only. Each RV site features a spacious 16' x 60' concrete camper pad, picnic table, fire pit, and charcoal grill.
For a more rustic experience, 11 primitive campsites are nestled in the quiet interior of the campground—ideal for tent campers and those looking to truly unplug and connect with nature.
Campground amenities include:
- One ADA-accessible campsite (no sewer hookup)
- High-speed Wi-Fi in the main campground area
- Clean bathhouse and separate ADA-compliant bathhouse
- Pavilion available for rent—great for group events
- Convenient dump station for RVs
NATURE
The park is known for its sweeping views and seemingly untouched landscape. Whether you choose a short walk along the Indian House Trail, where ancient rock overhangs once provided shelter for Native Americans, or a longer trek to the lake via the Primitive Campground Trail for some fantastic fishing, there's something for everyone! For breathtaking views, hike up to the Point Rock Overlook.
AREA ATTRACTIONS
Other nearby attractions include bald eagle watching at Lake Guntersville, the award-winning country music group Alabama’s fan club and museum, High Falls Park, the Walls of Jericho Forever Wild Tract, Lake Guntersville State Park, DeSoto State Park, and Mentone, Ala. Visit North Alabama: www.northalabama.org
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Buck's Pocket State Park is operated and managed as a facility of Lake Guntersville State Park.
