DeSoto State Park Campground

271 reviews

Operating Hours

Monday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

DeSoto State Park Campground Introduce

DeSoto State Park Campground is a top-rated camping destination located in the beautiful mountains of northeast Alabama. Nestled within DeSoto State Park, this campground offers a perfect blend of nature and convenience, making it an ideal choice for outdoor enthusiasts, families, and RVers alike. With its lush surroundings, scenic trails, and modern facilities, DeSoto State Park Campground provides a memorable camping experience for visitors from all over the United States.

The campground features a variety of accommodations to suit different needs, including RV sites with full hookups, tent-only areas, and primitive camping options. All sites are equipped with restrooms, picnic tables, and water spigots, ensuring comfort and convenience during your stay. The park's location in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains offers breathtaking views, with streams, forests, and the iconic DeSoto Falls nearby.

Facilities: The campground provides RV sites, tent camping areas, restrooms, picnic tables, water spigots, and dump stations.
Activities: Visitors can enjoy hiking on numerous nature trails, swimming in mountain streams, and exploring the park's stunning DeSoto Falls. Seasonal programs and events are also available for families and groups.
Pricing: Rates are competitive and designed to be family-friendly, with discounts often available for longer stays or group bookings.

The campground is conveniently located in Fort Payne, AL, just a short drive from other local attractions, including Little River Canyon and the Appalachian Trail. Its central location makes it an excellent base for exploring the natural beauty of northeast Alabama.

Customer feedback highlights the campground's stunning natural scenery, well-maintained facilities, and friendly staff. Many visitors praise the park's affordability and the privacy of its large pull-through sites, which are particularly popular with Class A RV owners. One guest even mentioned creating a detailed walkthrough video on their YouTube channel to help others find the best sites for their needs.

If you're planning a trip to northeast Alabama, DeSoto State Park Campground is a must-visit destination. Whether you're an avid camper or a first-time adventurer, this campground offers something for everyone. For more information or assistance, feel free to contact the park directly at 1 256-845-5075 in case of emergencies.

Details

Service options
Onsite services

Highlights
Picnics

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom

Offerings
RV camping
RV electric hookup
RV sewer hookup
RV water hookup

Activities
Hiking

Amenities
Barbecue grill
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Public shower
Restroom
Running water
Slides
Swings
Tent sites
Wi-Fi

Payments
Camping fee
Credit cards
Debit cards

Children
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
Playground

Parking
Free parking lot
On-site parking

Pets
Dogs allowed

Location

Alabama DeKalb County Fort Payne

Customer Reviews

4.0

271 reviews

Bren Judge

Aug 02, 2024

Absolutely gorgeous park! A must stop over on your adventures. Stayed for a week on our Snowbird trip back to Canada in March 2024. So many trails to explore. Scenery is spectacular everywhere in the park. Very resonate rates and large private sites.

mary mitchell

Nov 13, 2024

Tons of great large pull-through sites for class A RVs and other large rigs. I did a full walk-through video showing each campsite on my YT channel outdoormary, check it out if you need help finding the best site for you.

Terri Arsenault

Feb 17, 2025

The campground was very nice, clean... The Mountain Inn Restaurant was terrible. I ordered a steak, potato & veggie. Veggie was very good, potato was good but bearly warm. The steak was extremely fatty & hard to chew. I actually started choking & had to dislodge meat from throat! My husband ordered salmon, veggie & potato. The salmon was extremely dried out, appeared to be precooked frozen patty. His potato was cold and couldn't even melt butter on it. It came with fried hash brown type of something that was so hard he couldn't bite it. The waitress was extremely nice & polite. She asked how it was, we explained all this, she was going to tell her manager. We never saw a manager. She came back with bill & didn't adjust it according to leftovers on the plates. Very disappointing. Save $ and eat somewhere else. 3 stars is average between 5 star camping & 1 star restaurant.

Nikki

Jan 02, 2025

Let me just start with, we did not end up staying at this park, but at no fault of the campground. I'm giving this park 5 stars due to the friendly and helpful customer service. We made a reservation but were in an accident before we could make it to our spot so we called and let them know we couldn't make it. The staff was so helpful and caring. We will definitely be making another reservation, hopefully soon, and I'm sure we will love it!

Wayne Anders

Nov 14, 2023

Nice park and campground. We camped in the RV section. The sites were level with full hookups. Some were paved and some were gravel. Large sites were available. There is ice and firewood available. The park has much to offer including hiking and camping.