Chewacla State Park’s 696 scenic acres offer plenty of rest, relaxation and recreation, just a short drive from the Auburn-Opelika area. Facilities include a 26-acre lake, swimming area, playground, a modern campground, picnic areas with tables, grills and shelters, cabins, hiking and mountain biking trails. I mainly go to walk the trails with my dog and they are a perfectly delightful. The pictures on this post are of one of my recent visits to the park. If you want to see the waterfall look for the trails that are not as hilly if you want a smoother hike.
Recreation
Lake Chewacla is perfect for reeling in bream, bass, crappie and catfish or taking a dip off the beach area. No luck in the lake, then try one of the park’s two creeks. There is no boat ramp on the lake, but visitors are allowed to bring their own small non-motorized watercraft such as canoes or kayaks if they can be hand-launched from the bank.
The park offers plenty of hiking and mountain biking trails to choose from. Options range from the short interpretive Sweet Shrub Trail to the more challenging mountain biking trails built by the Central Alabama Mountain Pedalers (CAMP). While on the trails visitors are likely to see squirrels, chipmunks, red fox, deer and turkeys; as well as unique rock formations and a variety of native flora and fauna.
Accomodations
In the 1930’s the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built six stone cottages in the park, which are available for rental year round.
Use the ADCNR Interactive Map to learn more about the Alabama State Parks.
Use this park map to help you make your plans.
Location
124 Shell Toomer Parkway Auburn, AL 36830
Phone Numbers
(334) 887-5621
HOURS
8:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m.
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