Desoto State Park

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Campfire Talks, Classes, Demonstrations, Guided Interpretive or Fitness Hikes, Tours, Outdoor Adventures, Workshops......topics covering art, science, nature, history, and much more!

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Daybreak Flatwater Paddle Trip
06/27/2025 at 07:00 AM
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DeSoto State Park's Annual Independence Day
07/04/2025 at 06:30 PM
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Meandering Moonlight Guided Paddle
07/11/2025 at 07:00 PM
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Serious Skills Series: Barn Quilt Creations
07/12/2025 at 10:00 AM
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Teacher Workshop Adventures at DeSoto State Park
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Park Explorer Adventure Series: Snake Tales
07/18/2025 at 10:00 AM
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Park After Dark Fireside Chat
07/18/2025 at 08:00 PM
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‘Creek Kids’ Watershed Workshop
07/19/2025 at 10:00 AM
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Campfire Talk: Habitat Gardening for Wildlife 101
07/25/2025 at 08:00 PM
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Camping And Lodging

Backpacking Campsites
Cabin 3
Cabin 7
Camping Cabin
Improved Campsites
Log Cabins
Motel Rooms
Mountain Chalets
Primitive Campsites
Rates and Discounts
Rustic CCC Cabins
Wall Tent Campsite

Event Facilities

Historic Lodge
Pavilions and Picnic Areas
Weddings/Meeting Rooms

Things To Do

DeSoto Falls Picnic Area
Desoto Programs
Fly Fishing
Geocaching
Horseback Riding
Kayak Little River
Park Events
Points of Interest
Swimming
Waterfalls
ZipLine Canopy Tours

Dining

Mountain Inn Restaurant

Trails

Fall Color
Hiking
Mountain Biking

Learn

Benefield Interpretive Center
DeSoto's Story Maps
Flora & Fauna
iNaturalist
Leave No Trace
Legends on the Lookout
Sounds of Alabama
The CCC In DeSoto State Park
The CCC Museum
Wildflower Saturday

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