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DeSoto State Park Picnic Area
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13883 County. Road. 89
Fort Payne, AL 35967
256-845-5380
256-845-8286 (fax)
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Day-Use Area:
7 a.m until sundown

Picnic Area

Picnic Tables are scattered throughout the Picnic Area

  • Picnic tables and grills are located throughout the picnic area for your convenience
  • An ADA accessible picnic table is conveniently located
  • There are three picnic shelters that may be reserved
  • A large playground is located in the picnic area
  • A $1 per person day use is collected at the picnic area gate
  • DeSoto's pool is located to the left of the picnic area
  • A tennis court, ball fields, and a volleyball court are also available

Three picnic shelters may be reserved
To reserve a picnic shelter
Call 256-845-5075 or 1-800-ALA-PARK

DeSoto's Large CCC Pavilion can seat up to 100 people

Picnic Shelter 1
$75 per day

Picnic Shelter 2
$50 per day

Picnic Shelter 2
Picnic Shelter 3

Picnic Shelter 3
$50 per day

Access to Alabama State Parks and State Park Programs is available without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex or disabilities.