Cheaha State Park

Group Events & Facilities

Cheaha Bride at Bald Rock
Cheaha Cleburne Room
Cheaha Sunset Wedding
Cheaha Lake Pavilion
Cheaha Bald Rock Wedding Decorations
Cheaha Sunset Arch on Vista Cliffside Deck
Cheaha Lake Wedding

Located on the highest mountain in Alabama and surrounded by the Talladega National Forest, Cheaha State Park's group facilities are a beautiful and rustic location to plan your event.

Cheaha State Park offers a selection of indoor or outdoor reception and ceremony locations.  The park has diverse packages to fit your budget, including wedding packages. Happily-Ever-Afters begin at Cheaha. Cheaha State Park offers one of the most beautiful views in Alabama for a wedding event.  For the enjoyment of all park guests, weddings in the park are restricted to approved sites.

 

Contact Sarah Gilbert, Cheaha's Event Coordinator, at 256.750-2184 or Sarah.Gilbert@dcnr.alabama.gov

Special Events Pricing List

State Park Rules and Regulations

 

Bald Rock Group Lodge 

Bald Rock Group Lodge | Alapark

Bald Rock Group Lodge was the original historic park hotel and restaurant. Now, this lodge provides 12 bedrooms for up to 32 overnight guests, a full-service kitchen for catering, a small conference room with seating for 12, and a large conference/banquet hall with seating for 100 persons. Includes a rock patio and a small pavilion-type grilling area.

A $5 non-refundable transaction fee will be added at check-in.  This is a one-time fee for this facility.

Day use fee is not included in the group lodge rental fee except for overnight guests.

$5.00 per adult

$2.00 for senior citizens over 62 years & children 4 years to 11 years

Children 3 years and under:  free

Veterans and Active Duty Military: free with ID

 

VISTA CLIFFSIDE EVENTS CENTER:

The ENTIRE facility formerly known as Vista Cliffside Restaurant including the Cliffside Dining Room, Cleburne Room, and/or Vista Cliffside Deck is available for private group rentals for weddings, reunions, meetings, or parties.

Day use fee is not included in the events center rental fee.

$5.00 per adult

$2.00 for senior citizens over 62 years & children 4 years to 11 years

Children 3 years and under:  free

Veterans and Active-Duty Military: free with ID

Cleburne Room

With a stunning view from the floor to ceiling window, this small meeting room is the perfect location for a reception, social, or business meeting (25 people maximum capacity). Available seven days per week from 8 am – 8 pm.

Day-use fee is not included in the Cleburne Room rental fee.

$5.00 per adult

$2.00 for senior citizens over 62 years & children 4 years to 11 years

Children 3 years and under:  free

Veterans and Active-Duty Military: free with ID

Al Alexander Activities Building

This chapel-like facility is the perfect place for a small gathering, meeting, or wedding.  Pew seating for approximately 30 guests. Private restrooms.

Day-use fee is not included in the Al Alexander Activities Building rental fee.

$5.00 per adult

$2.00 for senior citizens over 62 years & children 4 years to 11 years

Children 3 years and under:  free

Veterans and Active-Duty Military: free with ID

Picnic Pavilions

Cheaha State Park offers four beautiful pavilions for day use rentals. Great for birthday parties, small weddings, family reunions, and more!

Pavilions rent from 8 am-8 pm. Advanced reservations are encouraged.

The full amount is due when making your reservation.  Park admission is not included and can be prepaid.

REDBUD PAVILION:

  • Located at the top of the mountain near Bunker Tower and the Imagination Tree Playground.
  • Two Fireplaces
  • Picnic Tables
  • Grill
  • Public Restrooms 

DOGWOOD PAVILION:

  • Located at the top of the mountain near Bunker Tower and the Imagination Tree Playground
  • Picnic Tables
  • Grill
  • Water Spicket
  • Public Restrooms 

LAUREL PAVILION:

  • Located at Cheaha Lake (adjacent to group camps)
  • Fireplace
  • Picnic Tables
  • Grill
  • Walking distance to lake playground
  • Public restrooms 

AZALEA PAVILION:

  • Located at Cheaha Lake  (adjacent to Lake Lagoon Playground)
  • Picnic tables
  • Grill
  • Walking distance to lake playground
  • Public restrooms 

      

Day use fee is not included in a pavilion rental fee. 
$5.00 per adult 
$2.00 for senior citizens over 62 years & children 4 years to 11 years
Children 3 years and under:  free

Veterans and Active Duty Military: free with ID

 

Use the ADCNR Interactive Map to learn more about the Alabama State Parks.

 

Use this park map to help you make your plans.

 

Cheaha Trail Map