Fort Payne, Alabama

DeSoto State Park

4.8 (2,772)
CabinPrimitive siteRV site
DeSoto State Park

About DeSoto State Park

Mountaintop 3,502-acre state park with waterfalls, a nature center, pool & 25 mi. of trails.

Accommodations on the property

  • Cabin
  • Primitive site
  • RV site

Location

7104 Desoto Pkwy NE, Fort Payne, Alabama, 35967

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What people say about their stay at DeSoto State Park

Synthesized from 6 review mentions across 2 aspects.

  • Praised for

    Setting & Nature

    “drive to the falls and a small walk to see them”

    4 mentions

  • Praised for

    Amenities

    “The town of Fort Payne has everything you might need.”

    2 mentions

Recent reviews

John Woodall · ★★★★★ · 05/04/2026 11:57:34 · outscraper-reviews

You can actually drive to the falls and a small walk to see them.

Ryan Rushing · ★★★★★ · 05/03/2026 23:34:30 · outscraper-reviews

One of the most beautiful places in Alabama. Heads up, let your people know where you are because there is no cellular reception up there.

Bren Judge · ★★★★★ · 05/03/2026 18:28:46 · outscraper-reviews

This is a must stop park! It's absolutely amazing! There is something for everyone to do. The scenery is amazing! Lots of walking and hiking trails. Something to suit everyone's abilities. The town of Fort Payne has everything you might need. Close to the interstate but far enough away so not to hear anything.

Brittany · ★★★★★ · 05/03/2026 17:08:31 · outscraper-reviews

Primitive sites are behind a locked gate which I really enjoyed for safety and solitude. It was so quiet and campsites are very tidy there are trash cans conveniently located so there was no trash which I also loved so much! The staff at the lodge are so incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about the area. The food at the restaurant was convenient as well. There were 3 meals a day served there. There were so many hiking options from easy to advanced. There is a really cool nature center that's worth checking out. The gift shop had really cool hand made art booths. They had guided hikes availab…

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Frequently asked questions

Where is DeSoto State Park located?

DeSoto State Park is located in Fort Payne, Alabama at 7104 Desoto Pkwy NE.

What types of accommodations does DeSoto State Park offer?

DeSoto State Park offers Cabin, Primitive site, RV site. Specifics vary — verify the exact unit availability with the operator before booking.

How is DeSoto State Park rated?

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