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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Campfire Talk: Tiny Guardians: Alabama's Water Bugs
08/16/2025 at 08:00 PM
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Park Explorer Adventure Series: Water, Water, Everywhere!
08/16/2025 at 10:00 AM
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Serious Skills Series: Mosaic Bee Watering Station
08/23/2025 at 01:00 PM
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Daybreak Flatwater Paddle Trip
08/28/2025 at 07:00 AM
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Hernando’s Adventure Storytime Hike
08/29/2025 at 04:00 PM
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Nature’s Harmony: Exploring the Relationship Between Plants & Insects
08/29/2025 at 08:00 PM
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Bear Tales Jeopardy
08/30/2025 at 10:00 AM
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Hike with a Naturalist: DeSoto Scout Trail
09/05/2025 at 10:00 AM
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Meandering Moonlight Guided Paddle
09/06/2025 at 07:00 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

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Historic Lodge
Pavilions and Picnic Areas
Weddings/Meeting Rooms

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DeSoto Falls Picnic Area
Desoto Programs
Fly Fishing
Geocaching
Horseback Riding
Kayak Little River
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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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