I've used this park for running, walking, meeting with friends, birdwatching, & logging…read moreobservations for iNaturalist. It's great for all of the above. There's a trail around the lake and an additional trail alongside the creek (what used to be a road back in the day). I'm thinking if you do all the trails once, it's close to 2 miles so you can train for a race without getting too bored of the scenery. It is flat with almost no shade though, so be mindful of that. The trail alongside the creek offers a lot of birdwatching & nature observations - we've even logged a rare bird here in the past, an Ash-throated Flycatcher. Safe park patrolled by Oxford PD, clean restrooms & ample parking.

Recently was here for my nephew's soccer game . The park was easy to find and the landscaping is…read morebeautiful. This park offers fields/areas supporting several different sporting events. The 4 soccer fields are large and the views were great! Concessions are available which come in handy. This is a beautiful park and we really enjoyed our time here for my nephew's soccer game on a beautiful Saturday evening!

Beautiful, calm, HUGE. Over 5 square miles of water to play…read moreon, swim in or snag some fish in. There are lots of restaurants and bars along the lake with docks, which is pretty nice since the only other option is by car and that takes quite a while considering everything is backroads around the lake. There's a small privately owned island in the center, the owners are super friendly as long as you keep the island clean and clean up the mess you make. So don't ruin it for the other party people. Definitely worth checking out if you have the opportunity. Just mind the no wake zones.

The national forest encircles a state park that seems to have some of the best views from high up…read more The federal area includes a number of moderate length trails through the forest. The one I stopped at had a small waterfall for about a two mile roundtrip, with the option to go several miles farther. There wasn't any fee to enter (unlike the state park).

The Nature was really amazing . Enjoyed the company as well. Definitely wear good shoes.read more

Check in was really easy. The office is open later than most camp grounds we've visited…read more They are renovating the park. The camp ground renovations are complete. The hotel is still under construction. We had a pull through full hookup site. Packed gravel and dirt site that was partially separated by trees and plants. Joined to Cheaha Falls and Pulpit Rock. Both were absolutely gorgeous views. It was a great weekend getaway!

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.

This is a great place to get outside. I've seen eagles here, big ones. Research the history on the…read moreten islands I have. Ft. Strother and Andrew Jackson are synonymous to the area. Wait... There's a beach. Places to fish. You can put your boat in and use a public restroom. Wait... There a mile walking path through the woods. Keep your eyes open for wildlife. There has been a bear seen in the area about a year ago. Wait... The water is safe for swimming. Low ecoli, sn ideal place to cool off during the hot summer months. Cook out under a covered picnic area. Wait.... I go here all the time for my namaste moments. Lots of people with there little gold finders. Epic place 4 real!

Day use park in Ragland, Al. When we came out here there were tons of cars/people here on a Sunday…read moreafternoon. Several people had used this as a launch point for their boat (boat ramp available). In addition there were some people there to picnic and enjoy the nice day. In addition to that there is swimming, a nature trail as well as fishing. Lot's of parking and some good views of the area if you hike up the hill to the gazebo on the far end of the parking lot area. Also, there are some interesting reads about the historical relevance of this area and the ties it has with General Jackson and Davey Crockett. Google search Ten Islands in Alabama if you'd like to learn more about this cool place.

Randy and his staff are top shelf, I have bought a boat from them, sold a boat through them and…read moreused them for service. I also store my boat there now. They are a pleasure to deal with!

Beautiful campus, amazing facilities, friendliest staff, best camp food-- the list goes on!! Our…read morechurch has visited this campus 3 summers now and it quickly became our favorite! We have so many other camps closer to home but make the 4+ hour drive to Shocco because it just can't be beat! We love Shocco Springs!

I had the opportunity to spend a few nights here as part of my accommodations during my FEMA Surge…read moreCapacity Force deployment. The facility was about 45 minutes from the FEMA training center in Anniston, Alabama, so being bused back and forth was a bit of a drag. You can expect that on deployments. Anyways, I've sidetracked. The facility here is really cool. It has a large conference center and a beautiful lake with many recreational activities for the whole family. It also has several large housing buildings that are setup like hotels. The rooms are 3 star with some having sleeping quarters for up to 6 people (2 bunk beds and a full size bed) perfect for families with children. The rooms do not have TV'S so they are perfect for wholesome family time. WIFi is also available!

Beautiful area with a lake,a barn,a play area,and walking trails,there's also a old cabin.If you…read morelove history,you need to check this place out.They also have Civil War Reenactments.Don't forget to check out the museum .

Quiet Spot good for families w/kids and Middle Schoolers who like history. This area has had…read moreindigenous peoples long before Europeans settled the area. There are many attractions nearby the help you to share in the lore of the area.