This 520-acre roadside park is tucked away along U.S. 43 in rural Marengo County. Complete with modern campsites, rental pavilions, playground equipment and plenty of green space, Chickasaw State Park is perfect for family gatherings or as a base camp for your Black Belt adventure.
Nature
The rural setting of this park provides ample opportunity to slow down and observe your surroundings. A day spent wildlife watching along the park’s perimeter will likely pay off in several white-tailed deer, Bobwhite quail, and Eastern wild turkey sightings.
In addition to wildlife watching, Chickasaw’s birding is particularly good during the migration seasons. As a stop on Alabama’s Black Belt Birding Trail, you’ll you encounter a wide variety of birds including northern flickers, white-eyed vireos, indigo buntings, ruby-crowned kinglets, palm warblers and many more.
Recreation
Picnic tables and grills are located throughout the park. Four large pavilions are also available for group gatherings. One of the pavilions features a large built-in barbecue pit. Pavilion reservations can be made by calling 919-630-9239.
Accommodations
Adjacent to the Turnipseed-Ikenberry Place Physically Disabled Hunting Area and a short drive away from the David K. Nelson Wildlife Management Area, Chickasaw State Park is a great overnight spot for hunters in the Black Belt area. The park features three modern RV sites with water and 30-amp service. Primitive camping with water and electricity is also available. Restrooms (no showers) are available.
The park is being operated under a partnership between the Alabama State Parks and Marengo County. Please contact the Park Manager at 334-295-2203 to make campground reservations.
Area attractions
Auburn University’s Rural Studio, Alabama Rural Heritage Center, Alabama Black Belt Nature & Heritage Trail, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes , Old Cahawba Forever Wild tract, Old Cahawba Archeological Park, David K. Nelson Wildlife Management Area, Turnipseed-Ikenberry Place Physically Disabled Hunting Area, Demopolis and Selma, Ala.
Use the ADCNR Interactive Map to learn more about the Alabama State Parks.
