Oak Mountain State Park

Camping

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Nestled in a large cul-de-sac that borders Beaver Lake and surrounded by rolling hills topped with the long-lived and majestic Longleaf Pines, our Campground is a favorite spot for families to get away from the hustle and bustle of the modern world. The Campground is open for camping year-round.

BSA and BAC reservations should be made by calling the Campground at #205.620.2520 (Ext. 1).

The North gate closes daily at sunset, and guests will need to utilize the South gate to enter and exit the Park.

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Campground Amenities

• 30/50 Amp Service
• RV sites with Water, Electricity, & Sewer, along with RV sites with only Water & Electricity
• Primitive Tent Sites with water in the area
• Primitive Tent sites with Water & Electricity
• Picnic Table, Tent Pad, Grill, Lantern Hook, and Fire Rings are located at all sites
• 2 bath houses, and an additional restroom located beside the playground and dog park
• Large Playground
• Off-Leash Dog Park
• 2 coin-operated laundry facilities, one on the A side and one on the B side
• Types of sites: Mostly back-in, but there are 9 pull-through sites available
• Most sites will allow for slide-outs
• Pavilion/Activities Building - B side of Campground
• Dogs are allowed in the Park, but must be on a leash no longer than 6ft; however, they are not allowed in any building or beach area. You must clean up after them & keep them quiet during quiet hours.
• Dump Station available for traveling campers not staying for $3 per dumping, plus gate entry fee.

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Hiking Trail access

Reservations

• To make a Reservation, call 205-620-2520 Option 1, or use the online portal at reserve.alapark.com.
• A full payment will be charged to a credit card on all reservations.
• Cancellations must be made 72 hours before noon on the day of arrival, and all paid fees will be refunded except the $5.25 reservation fee. If not, the full cost of your rental will be forfeited.
• Weekends require a 2-night minimum reservation.
• Major holidays require a 3-night minimum reservation.
• You must be 18 years old or older to rent a campsite.

Check-in for campground reservations is 2 p.m.

Check-out is at 11 a.m.

Country Store Hours & Information

Store Phone Number: 205-620-2520 Option 1

Store Hours:

Sunday - Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Our Country Store keeps in stock those items you forgot, as well as a line of camper supplies. We also carry snack items, gifts, and T-shirts. Firewood is available for purchase at the Campground Store. We are open seven days a week, although our hours of operation vary seasonally.

Backcountry Camping

• Backcountry sites accommodate up to 8 persons.
• Each party is also required to purchase a trail map for $1.00
• Backcountry sites are reserved by phone only at #205-620-2527.
• All backpackers must register and pay backpacking fees at least one hour before sunset at the campground office. No one will be allowed to register or start on the trail system any later. Sunset times change with the seasons, so plan your arrival accordingly.
• Backpacking Sites will not be rented if the weather is inclement. This decision is at the discretion of the camp store staff. NO backcountry sites are rented in inclement weather.
• Vehicles must be parked at a designated trailhead with a vehicle pass displayed in the windshield. The two designated parking areas at backcountry sites are the north trailhead and the Group Camp Road parking area.
• Backpackers who leave the Park after park closing hours will not be re-admitted.
• Please make sure all doors are locked before leaving your vehicle. Valuables left in vehicles should be placed out of sight. Oak Mountain State Park is not responsible for stolen or damaged property.
• Check-out time is 11 a.m. Campers MUST have checked in at the Camp Store by 4:30 p.m.
• Drinking water should be packed in or filtered through a portable filtration system. Most streams in Oak Mountain State Park are wet-weather streams (meaning we recommend taking water because there may not be any).
• Carry out all cans, bottles, aluminum foil, or other trash. THE BURNING OR BURYING OF TRASH IS PROHIBITED SINCE ANIMALS WILL DIG IT UP.
• Backing-type stoves (Butane, propane, etc.) are recommended for cooking.
• FIRES ARE PROHIBITED IN THE BACKCOUNTRY AT ALL TIMES.
• Each backcountry site is marked on the trail with a brown carbonite marker showing the site number. You can set up your campsite anywhere within 100 yards of the marker.
• Pets are allowed under the Alabama State Park Regulations.
• Pets & Animals (220-5-.05) Bringing a dog, cat, or other animal into a State Park unless it is crated, caged, or upon a leash not longer than 6 feet or otherwise under physical restrictive control at all times shall be unlawful.
• No person shall keep a noisy, vicious, or dangerous dog or animal or one that is disturbing other persons in a State Park and remain therein after a Park Officer has asked him to leave.

Camping

Rates vary by date, availability, and unit amenities. Please visit www.reservealapark.com to check rates and date availability.

Camping rates based on:

• Two tents and one RV per campsite
• 8 individuals per site
• 17% tax will be added to all nightly rates
• 3.75% Resort Fee
• Tent Sites must have a tent or hammock. No car camping is allowed on tent sites; you must have a camping unit.
• An RV or a tent must be parked at an RV site. No car camping is allowed on RV sites.
• All sites must be occupied immediately upon check-in
• Only one extra tent for dependent children under the age of 18 can be erected for an additional $6 per night
• All tent sites are walk-in sites. You will have a designated parking spot for each tent site.
• Primitive sites will have shared water spigots.
• All Overland or Rooftop Camping must book an RV site. Overland or Rooftop Camping will not be allowed on a tent site.

Equestrian Camping

The Equestrian campground is nestled within the 11,861 acres of Oak Mountain State Park.

It has 12 sites; each site will accommodate a maximum of 8 people, with 2 vehicles, and 1 trailer.

Horse Stalls are available for your horses! A roof has been installed over the stalls, thanks to a grant awarded to the Central Alabama Chapter of the Backcountry Horsemen of America. The guest must provide shavings for the stalls, and only small to medium shavings are allowed.

Book your Horse Stall- Rockin' K Rides LLC has taken over management of the rentable horse stalls. To book your stall please call #334-324-3537 and they will assist you.

Equestrian Campground Amenities:

• All sites have 50-amp service, water, and sewer hookups, a dump station for horse waste, fire rings, and picnic tables.
• Hydrants are now located at the horse stalls.
• "Traveling Campers" are welcome to occupy these sites.
• Registration can be made upon arrival at the front gate of Oak Mountain State Park.
• Current Negative Coggins are required to enter the Park.

SECURITY

Oak Mountain State Park has a friendly, courteous staff that strives to make you feel at home during your stay. Also, as a family-oriented campground, we have our Law Enforcement Rangers and security personnel conduct regular patrols to ensure the safety of our guests. The Park opens one hour before sunset, and the entrance gate is manned 24 hours a day to ensure guests' security. Only registered guests are allowed into the Park during Park hours. For emergencies, call 911. For any non-life-threatening issue, call 205-620-2520.

Park Quiet Hours are enforced between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Complete State Park Rules and Regulations are posted in conspicuous locations throughout the Park.

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OMSP Playground Bathroom Front

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OMSP Playground Bathroom Back

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OMSP Playground Profile

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Playground OMSP

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OMPS Playground Campground

Hiking

Oak Mountain State Park- Hiking Trails

• The Red Trail/Road, White, Blue, North Lakes Connector Trail, and Yellow Trails all begin at the North Trailhead, which is located on John Findley Drive about 6 miles inside the park if you are coming from the front gate. If you use the back entrance, it is about 1.5 - 2 miles inside the gate.
• The Treetop Nature Trail begins at the beach access parking lot.
• The Green Trail begins near the Park Office on Terrace Drive.
• The Yellow Trail also ends on Terrace Drive near the South Trailhead.
• The Lake Trail has entrances on Terrace Drive.

TRAILS OF OMSP:

The Red Road/Trail is a 5.5 mile trail and original logging road for the CCC to build the park in the 1930s. You must turn around and come back the way you came or pick up a connector trail to go a different way. It begins at the North Trailhead and follows a path similar to the Blue Trail but at a lower elevation and is an easier hike for most.

The White Trail, or the Shackleford Point Trail, is 6.4 miles long (one way). You must turn around and come back the way you came or pick up a connector trail to go a different way. It begins at the North Trailhead and follows a path similar to the Blue Trail but at a lower elevation. The White Trail does climb to the highest point in the park, which is known as Shackleford Point at an elevation of 1,260 feet. The White Trail ends at the Peavine Falls parking lot.

The Blue Trail, or the South Rim Trail, is 6.7 miles long (one way). You must turn around and come back the way you came or pick up a connector trail to go a different way. Beginning at the North Trailhead, the Blue Trail makes a steep climb up the ridge, going from an elevation of approximately 620 feet to approximately 1100 feet. Once the ascent is made, the trail follows the ridge to end at the Peavine Falls parking lot.

The Yellow Trail, known as the Foothills Trail, is approximately 8 miles long (one way). It begins at the North Trailhead and travels at a low elevation around Lake Tranquility to end at Peavine Road close to the South Trailhead area (off Terrace Drive). The Yellow Trail does make some climbs.

Maggie's Glen is a popular spot to hike to. It sits along a stream bank with many species of plants and trees growing there. It is a very quiet place to sit and relax. It can be accessed from the White Trail, the Yellow Trail, and the Red/Yellow connector.

The Green Trail, known as the Peavine Falls Trail, begins near the Park Office/Beach area on Terrace Drive. It is the shortest trail at 1.9 miles long, but it is also the steepest. The Green Trail goes from an elevation of approximately 550 feet to approximately 1,100 feet. The Green Trail doesn't lead directly to Peavine Falls (the waterfall) but ends at the Peavine Falls parking lot where you can get on the White or Blue Trail that will take you to the falls. About 1 mile up the trail from Terrace Drive, you begin a climb from approximately 800 feet to approximately 1,020 feet.

The Lake Trail is a multi-use hike and bike trail around Double Oak Lake located on Terrace Drive. There are 2 main entrances to the Lake Trail - you can park at the Marina and walk back to an entrance or you may park at the South Trailhead Parking lot and pick up the trail there. The Lake Trail is 2.3 miles long and can connect you to a section called Rattlesnake Ridge. It is popular with bikers because of the numerous switchbacks. You can observe scenic views of Double Oak Lake as you walk or bike around this trail. It has a gentle rolling terrain with some incline in certain areas.

The Treetop Nature Trail is a short 0.3 mile trail. It leads from the beach parking lot up to the Wildlife Center. It also connects to the Treetop Nature Trail (which is an elevated boardwalk with several cages housing birds of prey that have been rehabilitated after having been injured), the Yellow Trail, and the Orange Trail.

There are several connector trails so that you may make loops so that you don't have to walk the whole length of trail if you don't want or to give you a different route on the way back!

We have implemented a trail marking system on all of the hiking trails. This does not include the Orange Trail, or the Treetop Nature Trail. This marking system is designed to help us cut down on the search time when someone is hurt or lost. Each trail is uniquely colored and numbered. The posts are placed approximately every 1/4 mile and colored the same as the trail. Each post has a number and they do NOT repeat. A lost or injured hiker can call us and tell us the number of the last post that they passed & we can tell them the best way to get out or we can go almost straight to them in a short amount of time. The number to call is 205-620-2520.

• Blue Trail 1 to 26
• White Trail 27 to 51
• Green Trail 52 to 59
• Yellow Trail 60 to 86
• Red Road 100 to 121

Visiting for a day hike? Below is a basic checklist:

• water
• snacks
• sunblock
• bug repellant
• small first aid kit
• fully charged phone
• whistle
• flashlight
• light jacket
• map
• a friend

In the event you are injured or lost try to remember the acronym T.R.A.I.L.S.

Try to Stay Calm – It may take some time for someone to know you are missing, but once they do, we will be notified and looking for you.

Remain Where You Are – Doubling back or even pressing forward can lead you further away from where you initially got lost. So, it is important to stay where you are. This way we can find you faster.

Alert Somebody – Cell phone signals may be spotty. If you can, try texting someone, calling the park office or 911. Let them know the last intersection you passed. If you do not have the battery life or enough cell signal to text or call, use a whistle if you have one.

Insulate Yourself – Wear the light jacket to keep yourself warm and protected from insects at night or use it to shield yourself from the sun during the day.

Listen for People Calling for You – Once alerted to the situation, our search and rescue team will be looking and calling for you, so remember to listen. If you hear us, try to use your whistle, or flashlight at night, to alert us where you are located.

Save Your Supplies – Try to ration your water and snacks since it may be a little while before we find you.

Call 205-620-2520 for Park Rangers or 911 in case of emergency