State Park

Buck's Pocket State Park

DeKalb County, AlabamaAbout 669 acresEstablished 1971

Also known as Bucks Pocket Tri-County Park

Status
Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
Entrance fee
Not posted
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Not stated — check with park
Camping
Yes
Official site
alapark.com(256) 622-8400

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Covering about 669 acres, Buck's Pocket State Park lies in DeKalb County, about 12 miles south of Scottsboro.

Popular activities here are off-highway vehicle riding and hiking.

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
Day useDailysunrise – sunset—
Official wording

Park Office: 9:00A-5:00P

Day Use Areas: Sunrise to Sunset Camp Host located on site C-1

Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).

Reservations

Day use
No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
Booking system
Alabama State Parks reservations (reserve.alapark.com)

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We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Camping

Whether you’re rolling in with an RV or pitching a tent, Buck’s Pocket offers a peaceful, well-equipped place to stay. The campground includes 23 RV campsites—13 with full hookups (water, power, and sewer), including 4 pull-through sites. The remaining 10 sites offer water and power only. Each RV site features a spacious 16' x 60' concrete camper pad, picnic table, fire pit, and charcoal grill.

For a more rustic experience, 11 primitive campsites are nestled in the quiet interior of the campground—ideal for tent campers and those looking to truly unplug and connect with nature.

Campground amenities include:

  • One ADA-accessible campsite (no sewer hookup)
  • High-speed Wi-Fi in the main campground area
  • Men's and women's bath houses as well as a separate ADA complaint bath house
  • Pavilion available for rent—great for group events
  • Convenient dump station for RVs
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If utilizing the OHV trail as a registered campground guest an additional fee of $5.00 is required.

Check-In Information:

  • Check-in begins at 2:00 P.M. at the park office. All guests are required to register before proceeding to their site.
  • Check-out is 11:00 A.M.
  • Early check-in and late check-out require prior approval from park staff.
  • Late arrivals: Check-in information is located in the decorative wooden cabin by the park office front door.
  • Assistance: The campground host at site C-1 is available after office hours until 9:00 P.M.

Additional Reservations Information:

  • Reservations: May be made by phone at (256) 622-8400, online, or in person at the park office.
  • Payment: Full payment plus taxes required at booking; cash or credit/debit cards accepted (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express). Checks not accepted.
  • Cancellations: Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours prior to arrival for refund eligibility. Cancellations within 72 hours, including due to inclement weather, may not be refunded.
  • Age requirement: Minimum 18; a responsible adult must remain on-site for the duration of the reservation.
  • Primitive tent sites: One tent per site; one additional tent allowed for minors under 18 ($5.00 per night plus tax).
  • Occupancy limits: Maximum eight persons and two vehicles per site. Up to two OHVs per site; additional vehicles may use the OHV parking lot.
  • Wi-Fi calling: Recommended, as most cell carriers have limited coverage.

County Road 173, which leads into the campground, features a steep grade. When approaching from Dekalb County, the roadway includes an 'S' curve or switchback.

BPSP Road

From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.

Cabins and lodging

Campground amenities include:

  • One ADA-accessible campsite (no sewer hookup)
  • High-speed Wi-Fi in the main campground area
  • Clean bathhouse and separate ADA-compliant bathhouse
  • Convenient dump station for RVs

Things to do

HikingOff-highway vehicles

Trails

Buck's Pocket Overlook Trail

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Amenities

Facilities

  • Picnic shelters

✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.

Getting there

Address
393 County Road 174 Grove Oak, AL 35975
AL
Nearest town
Scottsboro — about 12 mi south (straight line)
Coordinates
34.4699, -86.0491
Phone
(256) 622-8400

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DeSoto State Park
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Monte Sano State Park
32.7 mi northwest (straight line)
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Cloudland Canyon State Park
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Head of the Crow State Park
44.1 mi north (straight line) · Tennessee
Tims Ford State Park
53.2 mi north (straight line) · Tennessee

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