Primitive Campsites
Primitive Campsites
DeSoto State Park's Primitive Campground comprises 18 individual wooded campsites, a wall tent site, a camping cabin, and three large group sites. (Wall tent site, camping cabin, & group sites must be reserved separately). Each campsite features a fire ring and ample space for two tents. A vaulted toilet, picnic tables, grills, trash cans, a picnic shelter, and a water faucet are centrally located in the campground. Campers are allowed access to the Improved Campground (approx. 1 mile away) to use comfort stations, showers, flush toilets & laundry rooms.
DSP Primitive Campground Map (PDF)
- A padlocked gate secures the primitive area; a key to the Primitive Campground gate will be issued upon check-in.
- Please return the issued key to the Country Store upon check-out. After hours, use the key drop box located outside the Country Store door.
- The access to the primitive campground is a gravel road. Parking is a short distance from each site, & most sites are considered walk-ins.
- Individuals choose campsites at the time of check-in.
RATES VARY DEPENDING ON SEASON AND HOLIDAYS. CALL 256-845-5075
Additional Information
- Reservations must be paid in full at the time of booking.
- One-time Reservation Fee for all overnight accommodations - $5.25. 4.25% Resort Fee applied to each night
- Cancellation of a reservation has to be within 72 hours of arrival.
- Campsite chosen at time of check-in. Check out time: 11:00 AM
- We recommend that reservations for holiday weekends should be made at least 3 months in advance.
- Site numbers are on a “first-come, first-serve” basis.
- Group sites available for large groups only, by reservations only. Group rates are for scout groups, church groups, school group, etc.
- Open-air or tent camping only-No pop-ups, vans or camper shells allowed.
- Tents must be within 20 feet of the fire pit on site.
- Please note, cell service may be spotty through-out the park, and wifi does not reach to sites in 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 (CST). 7 Days a Week.
- For camping check-in after hours, stop by DeSoto State Park's Lodge or call 256.845.0051 for assistance.
- Driving Directions
Group sites available for large groups only, by reservations only. Group rates are for scout groups, church groups, school group, etc.
GROUP SITE 1 (ABOVE)
GROUP SITE 2 (ABOVE)
GROUP SITE 3 (ABOVE)
When traveling to the park, please be advised that GPS directions are NOT reliable (especially when pulling a large rig). Please see our written driving directions on the webpage Plan Your Trip.
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 sites in the primitive campground.
