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Cheaha State Park

Lodging

Chalet 13 pet friendly

We welcome well-behaved pets.

Alabama State Parks Pet Friendly Facilities:

Cheaha Resort State Park Cabin 16 and Chalets 12, 13, and 14

Please no pets in our other cabins, chalets, Bald Rock Lodge or Hotel rooms

Pet rules

Pet charge of $10 per pet, per night

Pets are not allowed in non-pet friendly facilities. Please reserve the specific facilities. The Clerk must be notified upon check in of the number of pets staying.

Park management reserves the right to prohibit any pet on premises. If your pet becomes objectionable to any park visitor the owner (and the pet) may be asked to leave and pay full amount of reservation. Any pet that is intimidating, destructive, dangerous or noisy will not be allowed to remain in the Park.

Pets are permitted in designated day use areas and pet friendly facilities if on a leash and attended at all times (Pets may not be left unattended at any time in the cabin unless in pet carrier or crated). Pet Carrier can be rented at the front desk. Pets are not permitted inside the restaurant, country store, pool area or the beach.

Pet owners are required to clean up after pets and are responsible for their actions.

Pets must be current with all vaccinations and have tags or documentation.

Pet owners are responsible for any and all damages. Extra Charges for damage or fur cleaning may apply.

Maintenance or staff might not enter cabin unless pet is leashed or confined.

Stakes have been provided out side each cabin or chalet. This will enable your pet to be tied down while outside with the family.

Non-fur bearing pets, such as reptiles, birds or fish must be confined or under the physical control of the owner. Some pets may be prohibited on the park property. Captive wild species, whether native or non-native, and barnyard animals are prohibited.

Camping

Mountian Top Campground - Located on top of Cheaha Mountain this campground offers 43 full hook-up sites with two accessibile full service bath houses. All the Park amenities including restaraunt, picnic area, lodging and country store is within walking, hiking or driving distance.

Cheaha Lake Campground - Located near Cheaha Lake this campground offers 30 full hook-up sites with a full service bathhouse. A three-mile drive takes guest to all the Park amenities including restaurant, picnic area, lodging and country store.

Semi-Primitive / Tent Only Camping

Picnic Trail Campground -Located along the observation tower road, the campground offers water service, restrooms, picnicking, playground, and within walking distance, the observation tower nestled at the highest point in the state.

Bunker Loop Campground - Located behind the full service campground, this campground offers easy access to two bathhouses. Most sites are equipped with grills and fire rings.

Primitive / Tent Only

Located near Cheaha Lake, this secluded area adjoins the Talladega National Forest. There is easy access to the lakeside picnic area and trails.

FY 2008-09 Camping Rates

Improved Camping

$21 (plus 10% tax)

Semi-Primitive Camping

$15 (plus 10% tax)

Primitive

$12 (plus 10% tax)

PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Trails

Cheaha Resort State Park offers several hiking-only trails.

Near the Bald Rock Group Lodge is the ADA Bald Rock Boardwalk Trail. One-quarter-mile in length, this interpretive trail terminates in a scenic overlook from where views stretch halfway to Birmingham.

Pulpit Rock Trail. A moderate hike, Pulpit Rock is a quartzite rock facing where many guests come to repel or just take in the view.

Rock Garden and Lake Trail, the most difficult trail in the park. The lake trail is responsible for more than a 1,000-foot elevation change in the first 1/2 mile of the trail.

Centrally located in the Talladega National Forest, Cheaha Resort State Park is ideal for access to the Kentuck ORV trail, an ATV trail built and maintained by the National Forest Service. The Park is home to the Cheaha Trailhead of the Pinhoti Trail, a 107-mile trail eventually connecting into the National Parks Service, Appalachian Trail, accessing trails like the Odum Scout Trail or the Chinnabee Silent Trail where there are some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the area.

*** The Talladega National Forest charges day use fees in some of its recreation areas. These fees are seperate from any day use fee charged at Cheaha Resort State Park.

*** All National Forest Trails are subject to Rules and Regulations dictated by the National Forest Service.

For information on the Talladega National Forest, call 256-362-2909.