Alabama is home to 22 state parks that offer a variety of recreational activities and lots of beautiful natural scenery. One of these parks is Cheaha State Park. What sets Cheaha State Park apart from Alabama’s other state parks is the fact that it’s the state’s first official state park, which many people are unaware of. For more information about Cheaha State Park, including why it’s such a great place to visit, take a look below.
Cheaha State Park, which covers nearly 3,000 acres, is located atop Cheaha Mountain in Delta, Alabama. Surrounded completely by the Talladega National Forest, this state park is a nature lover's dream.
Established in 1933, Cheaha State Park is Alabama's oldest continuously operated state park. With an elevation of 2,407 feet, it's also the Yellowhammer State's highest natural point.
Cheaha State Park offers several amenities that keep visitors coming back, including the award-winning Vista Cliffside Restaurant. Vista Cliffside Restaurant offers the best restaurant view in the state. Who wouldn't want to enjoy a delicious meal from Alabama's highest natural point?
In addition to being surrounded by the lush greenery of Alabama's Talladega National Forest, visitors of Cheaha State Park will experience other types of natural scenery while exploring Cheaha State Park, including some of the best waterfalls around. (Pictured: Devil's Den Falls)
For the full experience of Cheaha State Park, you'll most certainly want to book an overnight stay. A variety of options are available that'll let you do just that, including a hotel, campgrounds, chalets, and charming cabins, which were built in the 1930s.
For more information about Cheaha State Park, including other wonderful things it offers, you can view the park's webpage here and its Facebook page here.
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