Alabama is home to 22 beautiful state parks. If you’ve ever wanted to explore some of the best outdoor spots around, you’ll definitely want to consider a visit to some of these state parks. To help get you started, listed below are 12 Alabama state parks – one for each month. You’ll most certainly want to include each of them on your 2023 itinerary.
What better way to kick off the New Year than with a visit to Alabama's Cheaha State Park? Cheaha State Park is located atop of Cheaha Mountain, Alabama's highest natural point. It offers some of the state's most incredible views.
DeSoto State Park welcomes thousands of visitors each year. One of the main reasons why is because of its most popular attraction, DeSoto Falls. Plunging 104 feet, DeSoto Falls is one of Alabama's tallest waterfalls.
March is a great time of year to visit Cathedral Caverns State Park. Cathedral Caverns is one of the South's most famous caves. It also has one of the largest cave entrances in the world.
In April, consider a visit to Lake Guntersville State Park. This state park offers a variety of activities, including several that take place on the water. After all, the park's main feature is Lake Guntersville, which happens to be Alabama's largest lake.
Now that the weather has warmed up, a great place to visit is Blue Springs State Park. While here, you'll want to take a dip in one of the park's two natural spring pools.
Summer has officially arrived in June. If you're planning a trip to Gulf Shores, consider a visit to Gulf State Park. There's something for everyone of all ages at this state park.
In July, make plans to visit Meaher State Park. This Alabama state park is situated in the wetlands of northern Mobile Bay and offers wonderful camping opportunities.
Rickwood Caverns State Park is home to Rickwood Caverns, one of Alabama's best cave attractions. This state park includes a network of caverns with 260-million-year-old limestone formations. The interesting thing about these formations is that some of them are still living.
What better time to go camping than in September? Wind Creek State Park offers the largest campground in Alabama. In fact, with 626 developed campsites spread amongst 320 acres, it's one of the largest state-owned campgrounds in America.
Covering more than 11,000 acres, Oak Mountain State Park is Alabama's largest state park. It offers a variety of activities and is home to one of the state's most beautiful hidden waterfalls - Peavine Falls (pictured).
In November, a great place to visit is Buck's Pocket State Park. While here, you'll be able to enjoy an amazing view and stunning fall colors, especially from Point Rock (pictured).
And finally, a visit to Monte Sano State Park in December is a great way to end the year. During your visit, you'll get to experience incredible scenic views from Monte Sano Mountain.
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