Desoto State Park

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Directions to the campground: Located eight miles northeast of Fort Payne in northeast Alabama

Campground Desciption and details: In the pioneer spirit of the explorer, DeSoto Park ranges over 5,067 acres along Little River. Accented by rushing waterfalls and fragrant wildflowers, the park enhances the pioneer spirit with a unique restaurant, resort and cabin facilities. Also nestled into the lush, green mountain foliage of Lookout Mountain, the park provides a modern campground, laundry and camp store as well as a picnic area, swimming pool, tennis courts, nature center and many miles of hiking trails. Along the extensive scenic drive in the park, you can photograph DeSoto Falls, Little River Falls, and many magnificent vistas along Little River Canyon; the deepest canyon east of the Mississippi River. Springtime: The aroma of fresh flowers and new growth fills the air as you leave your rustic cabin to stroll down a trail lined by hot pink rhododendron in full bloom . . . Summer: Morning. You tie the canoe to the roof of your car and head for Little River to spend a leisurely day on the lake above Desoto Falls. Before the sun sets, you can't resist a trip to the head of the canyon. Scrambling down to your favorite vantage point, spray from Little River Falls splashes your face. Fall: October. The air has turned crisp and you're glad for the roaring fire in the lodge dining room. You finish your morning coffee, grab your camera and head for the trails. Sunlight filtering through leaves casts a gold and red glow all around. A rustling sound to your right catches your attention. You spy a squirrel storing food for the coming months . . . Winter: Light snow turns your early morning hike into a walk through a magical kingdom. You return to the chalet and warm up by the fire. In a little while, you'll pack your skis for the short drive to a local slope ACCOMMODATIONS Campgrounds 78 sites with water and electric hookups. Sewage available at some sites. Sites available for primitive camping. Laundry and camp store nearby. Cabins 22 chalets and rustic cabins accommodate 2 to 6 people. All are furnished with linens, cooking utensils and outdoor grills. Each one has cable TV, electric heat and air conditioning. All chalets and cabins have fireplaces for cozy winter evenings. Resort Lodge 25 guest rooms in a secluded mountaintop getaway. All have access to a country porch, complete with rocking chairs for lounging. Each room is handsomely furnished including, cable TV and a telephone. In the same complex are a gift shop, banquet facilities and a restaurant for fine dining. Two meeting rooms are available which can accommodate up to 40 persons each. DeSoto's banquet menus offer a wide variety of delicious foods, all at reasonable prices. OTHER FEATURES Hiking Trails into one of the deepest canyons east of the Mississippi. Or relax on a gentle trail near the lodge or campground. Picnic Area with pavilions, playground, ball field, tennis courts, and modern bathhouse by the pool. Nature Center with a park naturalist to help you identify all your newfound wonders of the woods. Little River for boating, picnicking and swimming. Country Store for souvenirs and local crafts. Little River Canyon a scenic 20-mile drive along the rim. Many picnic spots with breathtaking overlooks into the canyon.