Desoto State Park

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Pioneer Camping Cabin

Located in DeSoto State Park’s quiet, peaceful Primitive Campground, this down-to-earth and rustic cabin faces the forest and offers an opportunity to stay in the Great Outdoors with more than just a tent wall to protect you from the elements. During the winter, views of Lookout Mountain can be seen through the trees.

Rules and regulations

• Pack out all you packed in. Do not leave any food or equipment.
• Take all trash with you.
•  Empty any water out of the basin.
• Sweep out the cabin.
• Close and lock all windows.
•  LOCK THE DOORS BEHIND YOU.

Additional Information

• The camping cabin sleeps up to 5 people and is outfitted with a bunk bed with an upper twin and a lower full, plus a trundle twin. There is also a twin daybed.
• You will need to bring your own linens or sleeping bags.
• There is a dining table and benches, living-area chairs and rockers on the porch, and a food-preparation area with a sink/basin. (Please no pets & no smoking.)
• The camping cabin does NOT have electricity, heat, or water. The cabin has lights powered by a solar kit on the roof.
• For water, a community water spigot is located several yards away near the vaulted toilet. You will be given access at registration to the improved campground's comfort stations for showers & flush toilets.  
• The primitive area is secured by a padlocked gate. A key to the Camping Cabin and the Primitive Campground gate will be issued at check-in.
• Turn in the issued key at the Country Store on check-out; after hours, use the key drop box outside the Country Store door.

RATES VARY DEPENDING ON SEASON AND HOLIDAYS. CALL 256-845-5075 

• A deposit equal to one night's rent, plus resort and transaction fees, is required to hold a reservation. 13% Lodging Tax and 4.25% Resort Fee applied to each night. One-time convenience fee for all overnight accommodations- $5.25 (non-refundable). All rates are subject to change without notice.
• A reservation must be canceled at least 72 hours before arrival.
• Check-in time is 2:00 PM on the day of arrival, and check-out time is 11:00 AM on the day of departure.
• We recommend making reservations for holiday weekends at least 3 months in advance.
• Please note that cell service may be spotty throughout the park, and wifi does not reach the primitive campground.

CONTACT US! 

• For more information or to make a reservation by phone, please call the Country Store at 1-800-760-4089 or 1-800-ALAPARK.
• On arrival in DeSoto State Park, check in at DeSoto's Country Store & Information Center
• Country Store Hours: 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM Open 7-Days a week 
• For camping check-in after hours, stop by DeSoto State Park's Lodge or call 256.845.0051 for assistance.
• Email
• Driving Directions

 FREE WiFi Hotspots
*Campground Comfort Stations
* Lodge Lobby
* Motel Rooms
* Restaurant
* Park Office
* Country Store

Please note, cell service may be spotty through-out the park, and wifi does not reach to the primitive campground.