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Cheaha State Park – Spooky Tree - panoramio📷 Mike Tilley, CC BY 3.0

Cheaha State Park

Delta, AL

Views

The summit area of the highest point in Alabama, with a stone tower and overlooks across the Talladega National Forest. Go on a clear day, and note that it can be much cooler and windier than the valley below.

Cheaha State Park is regarded as Alabama's oldest state park. It was established in 1933 and covers 2,799 acres (about 1,130 hectares) in Clay and Cleburne counties. Cheaha Mountain, the highest point in the state at about 733 m (2,405 ft), is located here. Between 1933 and 1939 the Civilian Conservation Corps built many structures, including Bunker Tower, the Bald Rock Group Lodge and stone cabins. The park borders Talladega National Forest.

From Bunker Tower and the Bald Rock boardwalk you get views over the surrounding countryside. The Pinhoti Trail system offers longer hikes and connects to the Appalachian Trail. There are campgrounds as well as chalets and cabins. A new lodge hotel was planned to open in early 2026; please ask the park in advance about construction status and any closed viewing areas (as of October 2026). One to two hours is enough for the viewpoints. Come in clear weather; the summit can be cooler and windier than the valley.

Nearest town
Delta, AL
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
33.4856, -85.8084

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Sources

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Campsites nearby

  • Cheaha State Park (Upper) Campground #1Motorhome stopover
    0 mi from Cheaha State Park · 43 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Cheaha State Park (Lower) Campground #2Campsite
    1 mi from Cheaha State Park · 32 pitches
    ElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Cheaha State Park Primitive CCC CampgroundCampsite
    1 mi from Cheaha State Park
    TentsDrinking waterDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Scenic Drive RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    10 mi from Cheaha State Park
    MotorhomesElectricityShowersWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Michael Tucker CampgroundCampsite
    17 mi from Cheaha State Park
    TentsCaravansDrinking water
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Pine Glen Recreation AreaCampsite
    20 mi from Cheaha State Park · 21 pitches
    TentsToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Alabama · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Cheaha State Park?

Cheaha State Park is in Delta, AL, at GPS 33.4856, -85.8084. It is about 58 mi from Birmingham.

Can you camp near Cheaha State Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Cheaha State Park (Upper) Campground #1, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 23 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

What is there to see near Cheaha State Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Sloss Furnaces (57 mi), Vulcan Park and Museum (57 mi), Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (58 mi) and 16th Street Baptist Church (58 mi).

When is the best time to visit Cheaha State Park?

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)