Cheaha State Park

Cheaha State Park Mountain Treasure Hunt

In the 19th Century, many Appalachian communities played a game to celebrate spring called Treasure Hunt. Real eggs were used! (We are using plastic GOLDEN eggs.) Some eggs would have distinct markings, and if found, meant valuable prizes. This promise of reward excited the community as determined egg hunters, with dreams of rich rewards in their heads, scoured the mountains and meadows looking for their quarry. Cheaha State Park, following this Appalachian Tradition, is hosting a Mountain Treasure hide-and-seek style egg hunt played within in Cheaha State Park boundaries for April 14-17, 2022. Each day, volunteers (called Park Buddies) will hide golden eggs around the park for lucky guests to find and redeem for prizes.

Gather your friends and family to search for eggs that can be exchanged for fun treasures ranging from park merchandise such as stuffed toys, candy/snacks, hats, and up to the grand prize of a two-night stay in the park. Golden Egg seekers, once you make your egg discovery, please take a photo of yourself with your Golden Egg and email it to Mandy.Pearson@dcnr.alabama.gov before you claim your prize at the Mountain Store.

*Limit is one egg per person per day.*

Park admission fee per person for day guests: $5 per adult; $2 per child/senior; Free for Veterans/Active Military with ID

Special Lodging Offer:

Stay any 2 nights in the HOTEL April 14-17, 2022 for 15% Treasure Hunter discount (not applicable for cabins, chalets, or camping; minimum 2 night stay required)

For more information email Mandy.Pearson@dcnr.alabama.gov or call (256) 412-9938. 

Date:  Thursday, April 14, 2022- Sunday April 17, 2022

Time:  7:00 am-Sunset

Location:  Cheaha State Park

Cost:  FREE for overnight guests or with Park Admission