Key Takeaways
Alabama has 21 state parks, 9 National Wildlife Refuges, 6 Wildlife Management Areas, and 3 State Forests.
The Alabama State Park system encompasses over 48,000 acres of land and boasts 250 plus trails.
Over 6 million visitors come to an Alabama park each year.
Table of Contents for Alabama State Parks
Highlights of Alabama State Parks
Birdwatching on Alabama Birding Trail
The Alabama Birding Trails provide an extensive network of 280 sites across eight regions, offering birdwatchers access to diverse habitats from the Appalachian foothills to the Gulf Coast. With over 430 bird species documented in Alabama, the trails showcase prime locations for year-round bird watching. Notable hotspots include Guntersville State Park, known for its winter waterfowl and Bald Eagle populations, and Monte Sano State Park, a popular “migrant trap” during spring and fall migrations. The coastal areas, particularly Dauphin Island, are renowned for spring migration “fallouts” when tired birds rest after crossing the Gulf of Mexico. The Alabama Coastal Birding Trail specifically guides visitors to prime migrant stopover sites, where on peak days, trees come alive with a colorful array of warblers, tanagers, orioles, and other songbirds.
Eagle Awareness Weekends at Lake Guntersville
Lake Guntersville State Park hosts Eagle Awareness Weekends annually in January and February, offering visitors a unique opportunity to observe and learn about bald eagles in their natural habitat. These events feature guided eagle safari tours, live birds of prey presentations, and guaranteed daily eagle sightings. The park is home to approximately 20 nesting pairs of bald eagles year-round, with an additional 20 migrating from Canada during the winter months. Visitors can watch eagles from easily accessible nests in the city of Guntersville, including one at the Sunset Drive Walking Trail and another at Marshall County Park #1. The weekends also include educational programs with experts holding live bald eagles, showcasing the remarkable recovery of the species from near-extinction 50 years ago to its current thriving population in Alabama.
Exploring Rickwood Caverns’ Wonderland Under Warrior
Rickwood Caverns State Park transforms its underground cave system into a magical holiday experience called “Wonderland Under Warrior” each year. This unique attraction features over 100,000 twinkling lights illuminating the cave’s natural formations, creating themed rooms such as glacier ice caverns and elf villages. Visitors can enjoy a self-guided tour through approximately one mile of decorated caverns, maintained at a comfortable 62°F year-round. The event typically runs from mid-November through early January, operating from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on select dates. Santa Claus makes appearances for photo opportunities from late November through December 23rd. Unlike regular cave tours, this holiday experience excludes the 110-step ascent, making it more accessible for families and those with mobility issues.
Map Of State Parks Alabama
The map below shows the location of every state park in Alabama:
Comprehensive List of Alabama State Parks
Here is a complete list of all the state parks in Alabama along with the address for each park. Click through to find out more about each park.
Bladon Springs State Park
3921 Bladon Rd
Silas, AL 36919
Blue Springs State Park
2595 AL-10
Clio, AL 36017
Buck’s Pocket State Park
393 Co Rd 174
Grove Oak, AL 35975
Cathedral Caverns State Park
637 Cave Rd
Woodville, AL 35776
Cheaha State Park
19644 Hwy 281
Delta, AL 36258
Chewacla State Park
124 Shell Toomer Pkwy
Auburn, AL 36830
Chickasaw State Park
26955 US-43
Gallion, AL 36742
DeSoto State Park
7104 DeSoto Parkway NE
Fort Payne, AL 35967
Frank Jackson State Park
100 Jerry Adams Rd
Opp, AL 36467
Gulf State Park
20115 AL-135
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Joe Wheeler State Park
4403 McLean Dr
Rogersville, AL 35652
Lake Guntersville State Park
1155 Lodge Dr
Guntersville, AL 35976
Lake Lurleen State Park
13226 Lake Lurleen Rd
Coker, AL 35452
Lakepoint State Park
104 Lakepoint Drive
Eufaula, AL 36027
Meaher State Park
5200 Battleship Pkwy
Spanish Fort, AL 36527
Monte Sano State Park
5105 Nolen Ave SE
Huntsville, AL 35801
Oak Mountain State Park
200 Terrace Dr
Pelham, AL 35124
Paul Grist State Park
1546 Grist Rd
Valley Grande, AL 36701
Rickwood Caverns State Park
370 Rickwood Park Rd
Warrior, AL 35180
Roland Cooper State Park
285 Deer Run Dr
Camden, AL 36726
Wind Creek State Park
5033-5001 Wind Creek State Park Entrance
Alexander City, AL 35010
Official Website of Alabama State Parks
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