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Chewacla State Park

175 Reviews
#3 of 19 things to do in Auburn
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124 Shell Toomer Pkwy, Auburn, AL 36830-0600
+1 334-887-5621
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“Wonderful park for strolling ”

This place is great - and has been for decades - as a place to get away from studying inside a... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago
Jeff H
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Madison, Alabama
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“Beautiful park!”

This is a fantastic park to visit for the day or to camp for the weekend. Lots of things to see and... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago
Stacey S
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Auburn, Alabama
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4.5
175 reviews
  • Excellent54%
  • Very good34%
  • Average10%
  • Poor1%
  • Terrible1%
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“hiking trails” (14 reviews)
“swimming area” (8 reviews)
“diving board” (7 reviews)
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Hours Today: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours
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124 Shell Toomer Pkwy, Auburn, AL 36830-0600
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
Wonderful park for strolling

This place is great - and has been for decades - as a place to get away from studying inside a building and getting outdoors for fresh air and sunshine! Great place for a day out walking and hiking. Good for walking dogs.

Thank Jeff H
Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
Beautiful park!

This is a fantastic park to visit for the day or to camp for the weekend. Lots of things to see and do...especially for the 🚴! Cabins are neat and the primitive grounds are fun too.

Thank Stacey S
Reviewed 14 September 2017
Nice park but could use some improvements

Nice park for overnight although our pull through gravel site was a bit tight, probably normal for a state park. Lots of great trees. We walked toward the lake and found that it was closed with no explanation as to why. We heard the waterfall...More

Thank SATraveler_11
Amanda W, Front Office Manager at Chewacla State Park, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

We thank you for your short visit. Please come back to stay a bit longer and we can show you where the waterfall is.

Reviewed 12 September 2017
Dated and Unfriendly

My husband and I visited Auburn for a football game and decided to visit this park to canoe as a Sunday excursion before we headed home. First and most importantly this park is four dollars per person to enter the park. Not four dollars to...More

Thank Stephanie B
Amanda W, Front Office Manager at Chewacla State Park, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

We appreciate you supporting our park and apologize for your inconveniences. Your entrance fees and boat rental fees are standard at most parks and are actually how we generate most of our revenue. We are one of the oldest parks in the system which has...More

Reviewed 9 September 2017 via mobile
Pretty nice state park, good trails.

Good trails (hike & bike), lake, waterfall, cabins, campground (full hookup & primitive), boats, canoes, paddle boats, etc. My wife and I hiked some trails, saw the waterfall, drove through the campgrounds, saw the cabins, beach, and the swimming platform with diving board. The park...More

Thank Toby1959
Amanda W, Front Office Manager at Chewacla State Park, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thanks for your visit and support. The waterfall is man made to dam up the lake. It was built in the 1930s by the CCC.

Reviewed 29 August 2017
Definitely will go back!

Went to the park on a Sunday with children and grandchildren. We hiked, fished, played in the water, and did a little geo caching. Lots of hiking and mountain bike trails. Park also has a campground with cabins to rent or places for tents, campers...More

Thank 130marlenes
Amanda W, Front Office Manager at Chewacla State Park, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you so much for visiting! Come back and stay a while longer.

Reviewed 25 July 2017 via mobile
Beautiful!

Chewacla is a great place for families to go enjoy a picnic lunch and some fun outdoors or if you're just looking for an easy hike. I loved seeing all the beautiful fall leaves. The waterfall is a great place to just sit and relax....More

Thank EShep125
Amanda W, Front Office Manager at Chewacla State Park, responded to this reviewResponded 27 July 2017

Thank you for your visit to our local oasis.

Reviewed 13 July 2017
Campground needs some work

Sites were okay, but nothing extraordinary. The bathhouse was no up to par. Didn't seem to get cleaned the entire time we were there (3 nights/4 days).

1  Thank NursePenny67
Amanda W, Front Office Manager at Chewacla State Park, responded to this reviewResponded 27 July 2017

Thank you for your visit. We have more natural sites (not paved) as to limit the heat in the campground and the impact of campers and runoff. We have spoken to staff about bathroom cleaning policies. We look forward to seeing you again.

Reviewed 11 July 2017 via mobile
Chewacala family outing

My family and dogs enjoy hiking to the water fall and kayaking in the lake. Lots of mountain biking trails, as well. Staff is friendly. Annual pass is a good purchase for us.

Thank thewolaneks
Amanda W, Front Office Manager at Chewacla State Park, responded to this reviewResponded 11 July 2017

Thanks for visiting.

Reviewed 21 June 2017 via mobile
So much fun

This was such a fun day of hiking. The views are beautiful!! The waterfall is gorgeous. A must for people that like the outdoors. The hiking is easy too.

Thank JenC1977
Amanda W, Front Office Manager at Chewacla State Park, responded to this reviewResponded 9 July 2017

Thank you for visiting.

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Fatima M
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Response from David J | Reviewed this property |
$4 for adults, $2 children, $1 seniors
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Pat902
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Response from Paul B | Reviewed this property |
The park entrance is on the south side of the city limits. You are 5-10 min from downtown Aunurn.
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Response from Phil C | Reviewed this property |
Easiest route to falls is drive to top of park on Loop road. Park on right just as you enter park area at top. Then find the trail just to right of outhouses. Straight down to lake and hang a left. You'll run right into top... More
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