truknutt
Committed Member
Just returned from 5 days in DeSoto State Park near Fort Payne, Alabama on Lookout Mountain.
"In the rustic tradition of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Desoto State Park is accented by rushing waterfalls and fragrant wildflowers. The atmosphere of the CCC further enhances the restaurant, lodge and cabin facilities. Nestled atop beautiful scenic Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama, this 3,502-acre park provides Mountain Chalets, Log & Rustic Cabins, Motel Rooms, Meeting Rooms, and also has both Improved & Primitive campgrounds. Also features a picnic area with playground, Olympic-size swimming pool, nature center with interpretive programs and live animals, tennis courts, & 15 miles of hiking & mountain biking trails. DeSoto State Park is located eight miles northeast of Fort Payne, Alabama."
This is a beautiful park. After their MAJOR improvement project, the 94 sites are all paved and include water, sewer, 20, 30 & 50 amp electric and cable tv services. The campground is a "gated community" in that a pass code is provided at check-in to allow access for only the authorized! Even the "primitive" camping area uses a key to gain access.
Not knowing what to expect we opted for a Pull-Thru site that ended up being large enough to hold the 450 and 3210 with parking for 2 more vehicles side-by-side behind the Cyclone. (The Outlaws came for a visit!)
The pups & I toured the rest of the campgrounds and discovered that anyone could easily get into one of the back in sites. We also found that the pull-thrus had less real estate separating neighbors (note to self).
Sunday brunch is served at the park's restaurant; $8-all you can eat!! After sweating out what had to be 2 gallons of liquid libations while packing up the rig for departure, I had the opportunity to utilize one of the 2 new handicap-accessible shower/laundry houses. It was so clean it actually was sparkling. I almost hated to use it but riding home with the windows down wasn't an option, nor would it have helped!!
If you ever find yourselves near Exit 222 of I-59, I highly recommend a visit to this park.
"In the rustic tradition of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Desoto State Park is accented by rushing waterfalls and fragrant wildflowers. The atmosphere of the CCC further enhances the restaurant, lodge and cabin facilities. Nestled atop beautiful scenic Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama, this 3,502-acre park provides Mountain Chalets, Log & Rustic Cabins, Motel Rooms, Meeting Rooms, and also has both Improved & Primitive campgrounds. Also features a picnic area with playground, Olympic-size swimming pool, nature center with interpretive programs and live animals, tennis courts, & 15 miles of hiking & mountain biking trails. DeSoto State Park is located eight miles northeast of Fort Payne, Alabama."
This is a beautiful park. After their MAJOR improvement project, the 94 sites are all paved and include water, sewer, 20, 30 & 50 amp electric and cable tv services. The campground is a "gated community" in that a pass code is provided at check-in to allow access for only the authorized! Even the "primitive" camping area uses a key to gain access.
Not knowing what to expect we opted for a Pull-Thru site that ended up being large enough to hold the 450 and 3210 with parking for 2 more vehicles side-by-side behind the Cyclone. (The Outlaws came for a visit!)
The pups & I toured the rest of the campgrounds and discovered that anyone could easily get into one of the back in sites. We also found that the pull-thrus had less real estate separating neighbors (note to self).
Sunday brunch is served at the park's restaurant; $8-all you can eat!! After sweating out what had to be 2 gallons of liquid libations while packing up the rig for departure, I had the opportunity to utilize one of the 2 new handicap-accessible shower/laundry houses. It was so clean it actually was sparkling. I almost hated to use it but riding home with the windows down wasn't an option, nor would it have helped!!
If you ever find yourselves near Exit 222 of I-59, I highly recommend a visit to this park.
