Bucks Pocket, established in 1971, is a 2,000 acre State Park located in Northeast Alabama. The park has many natural features including streams and lakes and nestled within the Appalachian Mountain range.
The park is known for its bass fishing in Lake Guntersville, horseback riding, hiking, and abundance of bald eagle sightings.
Park Information
Information
Hours of Operation: Sunup to sundown.
Cost: Free.
Area: 2,000 acres.
Elevation: 764 ft (233 m).
Established: 1971.
State: Alabama.
County: Marshall, DeKalb, and Jackson.
Phone: 256-571-5444
Address: 393 County Road 174 Grove Oak,
AL 35975
Directions
Trail Map
Activities
Hiking: Yes.
Camping: Yes.
Fires Allowed: Yes.
Fishing: Yes.
Biking: Yes.
Swimming: Yes.
Boating: Yes.
Horseback Riding: Yes.
ATVs: No.
Hunting: Yes.
Spelunking: No.
Rock Climbing: Yes.
Dogs: On leash.
Restrooms: No.
Showers: No.
Lodging: No.
Hiking Trails
There are 15 miles of trails split between 5 trails within the park. All with varying levels of difficulty.
Difficulty: Easy
.5 Miles
Out and Back
Camping and Accommodations
The Park has 24 total campsites available toward the bottom of the canyon. There is also a playground for the kids.
Boating and Fishing
There is both boating and abundant fishing at Buck's Pocket. At Morgan's Cove you will find a secluded lake with Bass fishing as well as a boat launch. And South Sauty Creek has some really great fly fishing.
It's important to note that the rivers and open waters here fluctuate pretty wildly during different seasons and with the amount of recent rainfall. Flooding is fairly normal as well as South Sauty Creek becoming a bit low.
Nature and Scenic Views
This truly is a beautiful State Park. There is a very large canyon that you can hike out of using Point Rock Trail. It's only about a two and a half mile hike up and the view is amazing.
Withing the park you have Sauty Creek witch you can explore by hiking the South Sauty Creek trail. On the trail you will find two waterfalls that, while aren't that big, are very fun to hike to.
In the fall and winter you can also find bald eagles in and around the park often found at point rock overlook and Lake Guntersville.
Directions to Buck's Pocket State Park
From the North: Take 72 S to 35 S then turn right onto Co Rd 43/Main St. S. Follow 43 and turn right onto Co Rd 38, Left onto Co Rd 44, Left onto Co Rd 152, Slight left onto Co Rd 452, 452 turns into 173, then turn right onto Co Rd 174.
From the South: Take 19 and bear left onto 557 then bear right onto 173. If you hit 556 you have gone too far.