Reviewed by: Pat Byington
Oak Mountain State Park campgrounds under renovation
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Thanks to new funding, major renovations are underway at the Oak Mountain State Park campgrounds. Keep reading to find out more
Campground makeovers and more
In 2022, Alabama voters approved an $80 million bond to improve our state parks. Now, a portion of the money is being used to renovate Oak Mountain State Park.
Oak Mountain State Park’s campgrounds–which total over 150– are getting modernized. New amenities will include:
- Expanded campgrounds
- New bathrooms/showers
- New electrical services
- A new playground
- A new dog park
Construction and campground closures should be complete by summer 2024.
Still more to explore
Although many campsites are under construction, you can still camp at the Esquetarian, BSA and BAC sites. Other attractions are still open, like:
- Hiking trails
- Mountain bike trails and BMX park
- Watersports
- Golfing
- Archery
- Fishing
- Alabama Wildlife Center
- and more!
Other camping destinations nearby
In case the remaining campsites at Oak Mountain State Park fill up, check out these other nearby options:
- Cheaha State Park
- Rickwood Caverns
- Cathedral Caverns
- Lake Guntersville State Park
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