State Parks Near Scottsboro, Alabama
10 state park units lie within 50 miles of Scottsboro, including 5 parks across the line in Tennessee and Georgia. The closest is Cathedral Caverns State Park, about 11 mi southwest of town. 3 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Cathedral Caverns State Park11 mi southwest
- Within 25 miles
- 3of 10 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 107 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 2pets allowed
State parks near Scottsboro, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Scottsboro; driving distance is usually longer.
Cathedral Caverns State Park
Popular activities here are cave tours, historic sites, and hiking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and primitive or hike-in sites. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Cathedral Caverns State Park →Buck's Pocket State Park
Popular activities here are off-highway vehicle riding and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Buck's Pocket State Park →Lake Guntersville State Park
The park supports golf, historic sites, boating, wildlife watching, and fishing. The official site lists about 36 miles of trails. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Guntersville State Park →DeSoto State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, mountain biking, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, and swimming. The official site lists about 35 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for DeSoto State Park →Monte Sano State Park
Things to do include golf, historic sites, disc golf, biking, and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 20 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Monte Sano State Park →Head of the Crow State Park
Things to do include hiking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and primitive or hike-in sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Head of the Crow State Park →Cloudland Canyon State Park
Visitors come for cave tours, golf, horseback riding, historic sites, and disc golf. The official site lists about 30 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Cloudland Canyon State Park →Tims Ford State Park
The park supports golf, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Tims Ford State Park →James H. Floyd State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, wildlife watching, fishing, and geocaching. Water access includes a boat ramp and a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for James H. Floyd State Park →Fiery Gizzard State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, swimming, fishing, and hiking. Camping is available: 9 camping areas, including tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Fiery Gizzard State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Scottsboro
- Cathedral Caverns State Park 11 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Buck's Pocket State Park 12 mi south · Campground listed
- Lake Guntersville State Park 20 mi southwest · 312 campsites
- DeSoto State Park 27 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Monte Sano State Park 28 mi west · 23 campsites
+ 5 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Scottsboro
- Cathedral Caverns State Park 11 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Lake Guntersville State Park 20 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- DeSoto State Park 27 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Monte Sano State Park 28 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Cloudland Canyon State Park 35 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 2 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Scottsboro
- Tims Ford State Park 42 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Fiery Gizzard State Park 45 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Scottsboro
- Lake Guntersville State Park 20 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- DeSoto State Park 27 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Tims Ford State Park 42 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Fiery Gizzard State Park 45 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Scottsboro
- Cathedral Caverns State Park 11 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Buck's Pocket State Park 12 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Lake Guntersville State Park 20 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- DeSoto State Park 27 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Monte Sano State Park 28 mi west · Hiking trails listed
+ 5 more in the list above
Fishing near Scottsboro
- Lake Guntersville State Park 20 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- DeSoto State Park 27 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Cloudland Canyon State Park 35 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Tims Ford State Park 42 mi north · Fishing listed
- James H. Floyd State Park 43 mi east · Fishing listed
+ 1 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Scottsboro
What is the closest state park to Scottsboro?
Cathedral Caverns State Park is the closest, about 11 miles southwest of Scottsboro in a straight line. Next are Buck's Pocket State Park and Lake Guntersville State Park.
How many state parks are near Scottsboro?
10 state park units are within 50 miles, and 3 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Scottsboro have camping?
10 parks list camping, the nearest being Cathedral Caverns State Park, Buck's Pocket State Park and Lake Guntersville State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Scottsboro?
Yes, at 2 parks, including Tims Ford State Park and Fiery Gizzard State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Scottsboro?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Huntsville, AL36 mi west
- Near Winchester, TN38 mi north
- Near Gadsden, AL44 mi south
- Near Chattanooga, TN54 mi northeast
- Near Rome, GA56 mi southeast
- Near Manchester, TN57 mi north
- Near Shelbyville, TN63 mi north
- Near McMinnville, TN74 mi north
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.