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RESERVATIONS | BUCK'S POCKET
ACTIVITIES & EVENTS | BUCK'S POCKET
Located in three counties (DeKalb, Jackson, and Marshall), Buck's Pocket State Park is one of Alabama's most peaceful and tranquil places. The park is a pocket of beauty atop Sand Mountain's plateau.
Buck's Pocket State Park features a renovated campground, an OHV (Off-Highway Vehicle) trail, and a stunning natural overlook. The 6.2-mile OHV trail is the first of its kind at an Alabama State Park, offering a unique way to discover some of our state's most beautiful and rugged terrain. At the same time, the quiet, elevated bluff is a favorite destination for hikers, photographers, and nature lovers. Our park also offers 15 miles of hiking trails to explore, so you're sure to find a favorite!
ACCOMMODATIONS
Our campground features 23 campsites, 13 sewer hookup sites, and four pull-through sites, all providing water and electricity. Each site features a 16' x 60' concrete camper pad, picnic table, fire pit, and grill. There are also 11 primitive campsites located within the campground's interior. These amenities create a family-friendly destination for campers, off-road enthusiasts, and vacationers alike.
- One ADA-accessible campsite (no sewer hookup)
- High-speed WiFi within the main campground
- Pavilion for rent in a common area
- Bathhouse/Separate ADA bathhouse
- Dump Station
NATURE
The park is known for its sweeping views and seemingly untouched landscape. Whether you choose a short walk along the Indian House Trail, where ancient rock overhangs once provided shelter for Native Americans, or a longer trek to the lake via the Primitive Campground Trail for some fantastic fishing, there's something for everyone! For breathtaking views, hike up to the Point Rock Overlook.
AREA ATTRACTIONS
Other nearby attractions include bald eagle watching at Lake Guntersville, the award-winning country music group Alabama’s fan club and museum, High Falls Park, the Walls of Jericho Forever Wild Tract, Lake Guntersville State Park, DeSoto State Park, and Mentone, Ala. Visit North Alabama: www.northalabama.org
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Buck's Pocket State Park is operated and managed as a facility of Lake Guntersville State Park.
