DeSoto State Park

Fort Payne, AL

4.8(2,846 reviews)

About this campground

DeSoto State Park in Fort Payne Alabama provides full hookup RV and primitive tent camping in a scenic outdoor recreation area. Hiking trails, kayaking & canoeing, golfing and mountain bike trails available.

What campers say

DeSoto State Park sits atop Lookout Mountain near Fort Payne and is widely praised for dramatic scenery, multiple waterfalls and accessible swimming holes, extensive hiking (including a boardwalk trail), picnic areas and family-friendly facilities. Campground sites, cabins and RV hookups are generally described as well maintained, with clean restrooms, showers and an on-site pool for lodging guests. Mountain-biking options exist but several trails are steep and technically challenging, better suited to experienced riders. Practical notes: visitors report a small day-use fee and occasional, isolated housekeeping or trail maintenance issues; overall the park is noted for its peaceful, well-managed setting.

Our summary of 2,846 traveler reviews.