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Camping and Hiking in Alabama
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Rickwood Caverns State Park
Thrill to Rickwood's miracle mile of underground caverns. The
260 million-year-old limestone formations, blind cave fish and
underground pools are just a few of the natural wonders
exhibited in the colorful caverns. The park also features an
Olympic size swimming pool, picnic area and campground. For
information call: (205)647-9692
Lake Lurleen State Park
Located 12 miles northwest of Tuscaloosa. Named for alabama's
only woman governor, Lurleen B. Wallace. This 1,625-acre park is
a scenic lakeside retreat, set on the banks of a 250-acre lake.
You may bring your boat or rent one of ours to pursue a
fun-filled day at the lake. For information call: (205)339-1558
Chicksaw State Park
Located on US 43, four miles north of Linden. Rambling in rural
Marengo County, Chickasaw's 520 acres provide improved
campsites, hiking trails, a barbecue grilling pavilion, plus
other large pavilions, picnic areas perfect for group-size
cookouts and gatherings and a wading pool. For information call:
(334)295-8230
Buck's Pocket State Park
Located two miles north of Grove Oak. Secluded in a natural
pocket of the appalachian Mountain chain, this 2,000-acre park
is a naturalist's dream. Various hiking trails highlight this
park. Uniquely located, the park's picnic area offers a natural
vista into the pocket below. a boat launch and fishing area are
also provided, seven miles away at Morgan Cove on Lake
Guntersville. The campground is nestled in the bottom of the
canyon, several miles upstream from the lake. For information
call: (256)659-2000
Blue Springs State Park
Located six miles east of Clio. Fed by a crystal clear
underground spring, the park's swimming pool is the center of
attraction in this 103-acre park. Other complementing facilities
include picnic shelters, tables, grills, comfort stations,
playground, tennis courts and modern campground. For information
call: (334)397-4875
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