Cabins · Alabama State Parks · Alabama
Cabins at DeSoto State Park
Alabama State Parks · Alabama, United States
- Units
- 6
- Sleeps
- 2–6, stated for 5 of 6 units
- Bedrooms
- 1–2, stated for 3 of 6 units
- Kitchen
- 4 of 6
- Private bath
- 3 of 6
- Electricity
- 4 of 6
- Season
- Year-round
- Elevation
- 1,601 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Nearest town
- Fort Payne
- Address
- 7104 DeSoto Parkway NE
About each unit
Cabin 3 · sleeps 6
A fully furnished 2 Bedroom/1 Bath cabin on Lookout Mountain, accommodating 4-6 adults with 1 king-size bed in the master bedroom and 1 full-size bed in the other, a full bathroom, cable TV, a full kitchen with new appliances and basic cookware, all linens, a full-size sleeper sofa, and a large deck with a patio table and chairs. Outdoor charcoal grill, campfire ring, and picnic table included. Not among the cabin type this park's own dog policy names as pet-friendly ("1 rustic cabin" - see DeSoto's Historic CCC Cabins record).
Cabin 7 · sleeps 2
A fully furnished 1 Bedroom/1 Bath cabin accommodating a maximum of 2 guests, with a king-size bed, a full bathroom, an open living room with cable TV and a fireplace, and a fully furnished kitchen. Front and back porches have a porch swing and rocking chairs; a picnic table, charcoal grill, and campfire ring are outside. All linens supplied. Not among the cabin type this park's own dog policy names as pet-friendly ("1 rustic cabin" - see DeSoto's Historic CCC Cabins record).
Chalets · sleeps 5
Cozy A-frame chalets nestled among DeSoto's woodlands with mountain views, each with an open-concept layout: one bedroom (queen bed) plus an open loft (two twin beds) and a twin sleeper sofa in the living room, comfortably accommodating 4-5 adults. One bathroom, a fireplace, cable TV, a fully equipped kitchen with basic cookware and utensils, all linens provided. Covered porch with rocking chairs, charcoal grill, picnic table, and campfire ring. DeSoto's own dog policy names exactly "3 chalets" as pet-friendly (the park's own page doesn't state the total number of chalets, so which 3 of however many isn't published).
Historic CCC Cabins
Four rustic cabins built in the mid-1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, surrounded by Northeast Alabama's woodlands and mountainous terrain. DeSoto's own page describes their history but doesn't publish a bed count, bathroom, or kitchen detail for these specifically (unlike this park's other cabin tiers) - left unstated here rather than assumed to match. Historic Cabin guests get complimentary access to the swimming pool during summer months (Memorial Day-Labor Day). DeSoto's own dog policy names exactly "1 rustic cabin" as pet-friendly - these CCC cabins are the only tier this park's page itself calls "rustic," so one of these 4 is likely that pet-friendly unit, though this isn't explicitly confirmed and which specific cabin isn't published.
Log Cabins · sleeps 6
DeSoto's log cabins, with an open living room and kitchen, accommodate 4-6 adults across two bedrooms (one queen bed, one king bed) plus a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. The kitchen has utensils and basic cookware; the living room and each bedroom have cable TV; a covered front porch has rocking chairs; linens are supplied. Includes an outdoor charcoal grill, picnic table, and campfire ring. This park's own page doesn't state a bathroom count for this tier (unlike DeSoto's Cabin 3 and Cabin 7, each explicitly billed as "X Bedroom/1 Bath") or a total number of log cabins. Not among the cabin type this park's own dog policy names as pet-friendly ("1 rustic cabin" - see DeSoto's Historic CCC Cabins record).
Pioneer Camping Cabin · sleeps 5
A single down-to-earth, rustic cabin in DeSoto's quiet Primitive Campground, facing the forest with winter views of Lookout Mountain through the trees. Sleeps up to 5 people with a bunk bed (upper twin, lower full), a trundle twin, and a twin daybed. This cabin does NOT have electricity, heat, or water - lights are powered by a rooftop solar kit, and a community water spigot and vaulted toilet are located a short walk away; registered guests get access to the improved campground's comfort stations for showers and flush toilets. No pets, no smoking. Bring your own linens or sleeping bags - it does get cold, so pack accordingly for a winter stay.
Each unit
| Unit | Sleeps | Bedrooms | Kitchen | Bath | Heat | Power | Accessible | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin 3 | 6 | 2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ||
| Cabin 7 | 2 | 1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ||
| Chalets | 5 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Historic CCC Cabins | ||||||||
| Log Cabins | 6 | 2 | ✓ | ✓ | – | |||
| Pioneer Camping Cabin | 5 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47° | 29° | 9° | 68° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 55° | 37° | 20° | 70° | 8 of 11 |
| March | 62° | 45° | 24° | 79° | 5 of 11 |
| April | 69° | 49° | 35° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 79° | 62° | 46° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 84° | 67° | 54° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 86° | 70° | 64° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 87° | 70° | 63° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 83° | 66° | 52° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 69° | 51° | 36° | 85° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 61° | 42° | 23° | 74° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 51° | 35° | 19° | 67° | 8 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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