This review is not for the entire park, but just for one trail. We parked in a lot across the road…read morefrom the Callaway General Store and Café. We asked them about parking (no fee) and were returning there for lunch later anyway. We then hiked up Rt 190 about 50 yards and found the trail crossing. We opted to do the one on the left - I think it was Bentley? The one on the right was the Pine Mountain trail. The trail was a nice hike through the woods but never more than 200 yards from a main road. We followed it to a junction and turned right so as to begin the loop back. Since it had taken longer than planned already, we hiked back along Route 190 instead of another trail. In total, it was about 2.1 miles and took us from 10:45 a.m. to 12:05 p.m.! The trail was hilly with a lot of rocks so the pace was slow. I enjoyed the hike, though.

Pros: Spacious cabin. Great views. Clean air. Great view of the stars…read more Cons: Very dirty and smoky, stained fireplace. Grey duct tape on ceiling covering wiring. No spatula. Broken electric frying pan. Very noisy campers across the lake late at night. (we found out later you can call the emergency number and get someone to go over and get them to be quiet)

We have stopped here many time because my parents live not far from here. They used to have a spot…read moreto pull over to look at the river below but not they have parking spots and a beautiful deck to overlook the river below. They also have clean public restrooms. They have cabins/tv/tent spots to rent on Airbnb and reserveamerica.com. We have rented their cabins 4 years in a row now. They are gorgeous. They also have a small country store with supplies if you forget something if you rent the cabins and shirts and souvenirs to buy as well. The park itself is down the winding road to the bottom of the mountain there is not designated parking just a gravel road. They have trails to walk and a park and also newly built gazebos to rent or reserve for parties and celebrations. They do have restrooms there as well. You can swim in the river but the current can be strong and there are no lifeguards. If you want a extremely peaceful place to visit take a chance and go here.

Just like life is a text..but this app definitely helps were you have already been …read more I was raised here and discovered...but to know that reaserch is being done....I just need to join in with yall

Beautiful park. We loved the area along the river with enormous rocks to climb around on.read more

Nice open space, but very poorly marked. Adding some directional arrows would greatly improve the…read moreexperience! Hard to tell what hole we were playing.

This lake is huge. You can fish, boat, swim and reserve an area to grill. It is pet friendly but…read morebeware of random particles on the ground that can hurt your fur baby. I would return with friends.

You can't match the beauty of this lake. It's worth a trip. We've spent many years enjoying the…read morefishing, the roads for running, the trails for hiking. It feels like you're on the coast somewhere.

Insert Alan Jackson song here…read more I was in town visiting family and we had the pleasure of a nice morning stroll on the Chattahoochee Riverwalk! What a cool area. It's 15 miles long! Parking is non issue. Theres a cute park along the way, artwork... even zip lining. I loved watching the kayaks in the water. If you're in town and want to get some fresh air-- stop by the Chattahoochee Riverwalk!

Trail Series, Part 27 "Yeah, way down yonder on the…read moreChattahoochee. Never knew how much that muddy water meant to me. But I learned how to swim and I learned who I was. A lot about livin' and a little 'bout love." Alan Jackson I remember when Alan released this song in '93 and (having never visited the South to that point) I wondered if he invented some magical river called the "Chattahoochee" because it made for such a catchy guide vocal. Now that we've seen some of what Alan was singing about while on the "Chattahoochee River Walk" in Columbus, Georgia, it makes me wonder if the lyrics to his song could actually be semi-autobiographical. ‍ This trail runs parallel to the river and offers a consistent connection to it during your adventure. Walkers, runners, cyclists, and leashed dogs are all welcome here and from a safety standpoint I'd assign it a perfect score during daylight hours. Those with mobility challenges should not be dissuaded from enjoying it because it is well maintained, mostly flat, and easily accommodates wheelchairs, baby strollers, etc. While I typically elect to run most of the trails that we review, I quite enjoyed causally meandering along this one. And that's...Henry's Take. #chattahoochee #alanjackson #columbustrails

Cool place to come get away from modern life for awhile. Be advised that to be on this property…read more You need to have either a hunting or fishing license or a land pass.

Well maintained and laid out, this is a peaceful and beautiful park for a picnic, hike or a paddle…read moreon charming Lake Harding. I enjoy every time I visit.

This is a beautiful place to visit. The restrooms were clean, and there's a small lake with a dock…read morewhere you can jump in and swim. The ladder could use replacing, but people still manage just fine. There are also a couple of beautiful waterfalls to enjoy, along with mountain biking trails and nice walking paths. The staff here were very friendly and informative. We truly enjoyed our visit and hope you do too!

This state park has an amazing mountain bike trail system. The trail builders have built awesome…read moretrails that caters to early beginners to Advanced Riders. There's even a Pro line that makes your butt pucker just by looking at it. Way above my pay grade as they say. "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."

We came here mid-morning on a Sunday for a hike. We stopped at the ranger station / gift shop to…read morepay the $5 parking fee. We then proceeded to the end of the road and parked at the lot next to the river. We did the hike along the river. The trail map says it is over 5 miles, but we just wanted to do around 3 total. We passed a couple of markers for 0.5 and 1 miles and hoped to find the 1.5 mile marker as our turn-around spot, but we never saw it. I suspect we were approaching 2 miles when we turned around. The trail was pretty, especially with the fall leaves. We only encountered maybe 4 other hiking groups during our walk. If you are in the area, this is a pleasant area for hiking.

Had a great November day hiking the Riverside Trail end-to-end-to-end (11 miles). Met only 2…read morehikers the whole time. Saw squirrels, armadillos, and white-tail deer. With all of the freshly-fallen leaves, at times the trail was discernable only by rectangular markers on trees. In a few places there were ribbons tied around trees in a way that would lead you off the trail if you followed them. I had fun imagining that the Blair Witch put them there.

Beautiful spot. Super beautiful the waterfall is great. It's a great place to take pictures and…read morejust enjoy yourself. Just hang out. Bring a bottle of wine and sit and have some cheese and crackers.

Nice stop as we were tooling through the area. Very cool old mill and waterfall. Worth the quick…read morestop.

DO NOT STAY IN THE CABINS!!…read more Last night my wife and I swept the walls and floors of lady beetles flushing them down the toilet, since they are invasive. Around two we got to sleep. A few times we got woke up by a bite of two but most were gone or so we thought. We woke up to find the windows covered with them. We called again to ask for help and they sent down a housekeeper. After talking to a few employees we found out this has been an ongoing problem and that many people have cut their stay short. As I understand from what was said to me the management here is fully aware and wants to ignore the problem hoping it goes away instead of addressing it. This is a bad look for Alabama. If I travelled all the way here to stay in these lovely cabins and paid what we paid only to be swarmed by Asian Lady Beetles I would not recommend this beautiful park to anyone. It's not the bugs that give this a two. It's the attitude and lack of action by the management that got them that. The only reason the got a two is the cabin and park are beautiful.

It will take you a solid 30 minutes to drive from Oxford up to the highest point in Alabama, but it…read moreis well worth it. The walk to Bald Rock is extremely easy, but there are areas along the boardwalk where you can step down into the woods and rocks if you like. For us, the highlight of our visit to the area was a hike to Pulpit Rock. That hike is a bit more strenuous, but still very short. I have indicated with a red dot on the map photo where this hike begins. The views are phenomenal. We actually enjoyed this hike the most. Keep your children on a leash.