Established in 1939 Chewacla State Park is a perfect place for the family. With fishing, swimming, biking, hiking and boating there's always something to do at Chewacla.
This 696 acre park also features a number of different campgrounds, a playground, beach, cabins, and picnic areas with tables, grills and shelters.
Visitors to the park most love to explore the twelve hiking and mountain biking trails with a favorite hiking trail ending at Chewacla Falls using Deer Rub Trail.
The real draw to this park is the fantastic mountain biking trail system throughout. With Flat curves, banked turns, technical climbs, intense dips, off-camber sections, narrow bridges, loose rocks, large rocks, ramps and more, this is a mountain bikers paradise.
During the fall you can expect to find many Tigers fans as Auburn University is close by and out-of-towners often stay at the park when visiting for games.
Park Information
Information
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $4.00 per person.
Area: 696 acres.
Elevation: 472 ft.
Established: 1939.
State: Alabama.
County: Lee County.
Phone: 334 887-5621
Address: 124 Shell Toomer Parkway
Auburn, AL 36830
Directions
Activities
Hiking: Yes.
Camping: Yes.
Fires Allowed: Yes.
Fishing: Yes.
Biking: Yes.
Swimming: Yes.
Boating: Yes (Non-motorized).
Horseback Riding: Yes.
ATVs/Dirt Bikes: No.
Hunting: No.
Spelunking: No.
Rock Climbing: Bouldering.
Dogs: On leash.
Restrooms: Yes.
Showers: Yes.
Lodging: Yes.
Hiking Trails
There are a dozen trails for use by hikers as well as bikers within the park. All with varying levels of difficulty.
Difficulty: Easy
0.6 Miles
Out and Back
Loop
Camping and Accommodations
There are plenty of great camping sites at Chewacla State Park, as well as small and large cabins for you to enjoy.
Primitive Camping:
Prices Start at $26.75 per night for the 9 available tent only sites within the park.
All of the sites have a fire ring and a spot to set up your tent. Sites are for four or fewer people.
Group Camping Area:
There is one group Camping area within the park. The spot is meant for groups of twenty people or more.
There is bathroom access, a fire ring, two pavilions, and picnic tables.
RV Camping:
There are 36 sites set up for up to 60 foot in length RVs, fifth wheels, and travel trailers. Spots can be rented by the day, week or month.
Sites have electric hook-ups of 110 Volt, 30 Amp, and 50 Amp. All sites have access to showers, bathrooms, and changing areas. There is also satellite channels available, but you must supply your own coaxial cable.
Cabins:
Chewacla State Park has six small and large stone cabins available to rent.
The small cabins can house up to four people. They offer a full kitchen including basic utensils, breakfast nook, stand up shower, fireplace, a bedroom/living area that includes a queen sized bed and a pull out couch.
The large cabins can house up to six people. They offer a full kitchen including basic utensils, breakfast nook, stand up shower, fireplace, a bedroom with a queen sized bed, a bedroom/living area that includes a queen sized bed and a pull out couch.
Check-in is at 4:00 p.m. and check-out is at 11:00 a.m.
Attractions
Chewacla Lake
Chewacla Lake is a 26 acre lake that is fed by Moore's Mill Creek. It is from this lake where the artificial spillway was formed to create the beautiful Chewacla Falls.
Boating at Chewacla Lake
Non-motorized boating is allowed at Chewacla State Park, but there are no boat ramps available on the lake. Small personal watercraft are allowed such as: kayaks, canoes and paddle boards.
Swimming at Chewacla Lake
There is a small beach at the park as well as a platform and diving area. The swimming area is open year round, but there are no lifeguards on duty.
Fishing
There's pretty good fishing to be found at the park. You can find Crappie, Largemouth Bass, different types of Catfish and Sunfish. You need an Alabama fishing licence to fish at the park that you can obtain here.
Nature and Scenic Views
Besides the lake, river and multiple waterfalls there are interesting remnants from when the Civilian Conservation Corps built the park.
There is also plenty of nature to see when visiting. There are chipmunks, song birds, red fox, squirrels, turkeys and deer that call the park their home.
Directions to Cheaha State Park
Located 20 minutes south of Auburn University, the Chewacla State Park entrance can be found on Shell Toomer Pkwy east of 84 or St. College St.