I know what TLC says, but I love to chase waterfalls. I've been twice here, and it never…read moredisappoints. I recently went after a heavy rainfall and it was magnificent! It's a fairly easy walk to the falls and there are various overlooks to see the canyon as well.

Beautiful place & very accessible. I always stop here & the Little River Canyon center on road…read moretrips. A great place with a beautiful view & perfect to get out & stretch your legs or eat some lunch during a trip. Also great during the summer to pack a bathing suit & make a day trip out of the area. There's plenty of signage & usually a crowd or DNR officers (depending on the time of year). Lovely view & worth a stop! Fort Payne is also close & very cute/perfect for a quick stop & shop or some lunch. They decorate for the holidays & they've done a lot of work on the downtown area so it's very enjoyable. Definitely a community worth seeing!

Wonderful Place To Camp and Kayak. The next time we visit we're bringing the Gators and taking the…read moreATV trail. Rumor has it Bigfoot had been spotted around area.

WOW! What a crack!…read more Buck's Pocket is a 2,000 acre State Park surrounding a natural canyon affectionately referred to as a pocket. The canyon lies in the Cumberland Plateau, a geological area west of the Appalachian Mountain chain that stretches from eastern Kentucky to northern Alabama and is contiguous with the Allegheny Plateau on the northern side. It's one thing to learn about things like plateaus in school and quite another to see them in person. It's pretty incredible to see grassland and farmland so vast that you forget you are in the mountains, but then suddenly and out of nowhere a canyon like Bucks Pocket appears like a huge crack in the earth. ~~~ The main overlook known as Jim Lynn Overlook @ Point Rock sits at the end of a peninsula of stone that is almost undetectable from the parking area. You will follow a wooden platform with multiple stairs up and down for about 100 yards. The stairs/platforms were recently refurbished in 2017. Along the way are several side overlooks that are not fenced (so be careful with children). According to alapark.com, the cliffs surrounding the overlook roughly exceed 1,000 feet, but that is overall elevation above sea level... not the true height of the cliff. ACCORDING TO THE USGS NATIONAL TOPOGRAPHY MAP, the area of Buck's Pocket nearest to Point Rock overlook sits around 1,100 feet above sea level. The Little Sauty Creek that passes through Buck's Pocket near the base of Point Rock is at an elevation of around 750 feet above sea level. This means Point Rock could not possibly be 1,000 feet tall as advertised, but instead only around 350 feet, which geologically is referred to as its overall prominence. Regardless, there are sheer drops here that would be unquestionably fatal. A fence with wooden beams and stone columns surrounds the overlooks main area. This is not an overlook for long distance views, but instead one that magnifies elevation differences. Without the fence, even someone without a fear heights would probably have a panic attack at the cliffs edge. Area 2,000 acres Established 1971 ~~~ HISTORY The park opened in 1971 after the land was originally purchased from a farmer by a Booster Club in 1966. It was once inhabited by Cherokee Indians and was also used for growing coffee and olives by the French during the 1700s and later for logging in the 1940s. Buck's Pocket was said to have been give its name because an abundant amount of deer that once roamed these lands. Urban legend has it that a buck apparently leapt from Point Rock to its death after being trapped by Cherokee Indian. Yet another urban legend says a man named Buck Berry used this area to escape being drafted during the Civil War and still another more modern legend says Alabama politicians would come here after unsuccessful bids for office I suppose to wallow in their sorrows. There are 15 miles of trails for hiking and horseback riding plus a picnic area with views into the canyon below. ~~~ FINAL THOUGHTS Beautiful canyon worthy of a quick visit if traveling through Alabama on a scenic road trip! 2020 / 27

This falls is gorgeous!!! A couple different trailheads to get different views, but the overlook is…read moreby far the best and it's pretty short. Parking was easy too.

(Yes I am posting about past visits but this is a review nonetheless )…read more Chilly, crisp, but beautifully refreshing at Desoto Falls! Our picture is actually the start of the upper falls at the end of a dam outlet but the rush and glory of so much water was a sight to see, and very relaxing to listen to. The lower falls is accessible fifty or so steps down a staircase. You could feel the mist on your face at the lookout (which has two levels, the second right at the barrier that drops off to the Falls and the best shot for pictures, the first for the faint of heart and further away).

We're from Cape Coral, FL and when we were told to evacuate because of Irma, we headed to Alabama…read more Myself, husband and two pups found a hotel in Scottsboro and stayed two nights. It was NOT easy being on the 4th floor in such cramped quarters! The third day we took a drive and found Jackson County Parks & Marina. We took a chance and visited the office. The young lady could not have been kinder. We were able to rent a two bedroom cabin with a gorgeous lake view. The cabin was spotless and had everything we needed. There are walking paths, boats to rent, a little BBQ restaurant, room for campers and I think tents as well. We highly recommend this place and may even come back to actually vacation and not be running from a hurricane!!! Thank you, Jackson County Parks!!!!

We started our stay in Scottsboro with a horrible experience with another campground. We decided…read morenot to stay there because everyone was packed into the sites! We decided to try Jackson County Park. The experience of calling the park was nicer than what I expected. The gal told me about a few available sites and then called me back to let me know there was another available spot that I would probably like better. The site is absolutely beautiful and almost perfectly level. The view of the lake is gorgeous! The sites are spaced so nicely it actually feels like you have space without intruding on another campsite. (For the record, we're pulling a 29' travel trailer). There's enough space to pull your slides and hook up and still have space to park your pulling car. The grounds are beautiful and there's plenty of space to enjoy yourself and maneuver. I am just immensely happy with our stay. I would absolutely wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone looking.

Loved the trail ride and the views along the ride . The trail has some nice spots and the trail…read moreleader is wonderful

Gentle horses great for beginners and a short break to see beautiful DeSoto Falls. Katelyn was very…read moreinformative about lore.

This was adventure you shouldn't miss out on! We brought our family of four on the caving…read moreadventure and it was truly amazing. Junior and Ashley were amazing tour guides navigating us through the heart of the cave. The cave had areas for all skills levels. We belly crawled thru tunnels, slid down muddy embankments, climbed ladders and experienced total darkness. Can't wait to come back!

We only did the zip line which were two short zip lines that took about four minutes and it cost…read more$70 so we're not a big fan maybe they're better at the other things they do

My experience here was very good the people were nice and the campsites and campgrounds are nice…read more The fishing ponds and rivers ere really nice but the only downside side is the algae and the seaweed that gets caught in your luwer

Beautiful Park with a Great Lake for fishing. They also have a beach, tent sites,RV sites. several…read moreboat ramps and a couple of pavilions to host small picnics. Amazing trails, hiking, bring your own kayak or boat, great wildlife. There is a small fee for the day I believe it's $5.00 it's alcohol free park and there's always plenty of Park Rangers there that are very nice and very helpful.

Menlo Park is a modest community space that mixes recreation with remembrance. At its center stands…read morea Civil War memorial statue, a figure that dominates the playground and shapes the atmosphere of the park. Depending on one's perspective of the war, the placement may feel either like history woven into daily life or an uneasy reminder of conflict watching over children at play. The statue is impossible to ignore, and its presence adds a layer of complexity to what might otherwise be a simple town park. Beyond the monument, the park offers several family‑friendly features. The playground equipment is in good condition, with slides and climbing structures that give kids plenty to enjoy. A picnic pavilion with tables sits nearby, though the restrooms were closed for the season during my visit. The mulch base beneath the play area is especially thoughtful, making it easier for toddlers who are still learning to keep steady on their feet. Taken together, Menlo Park is both a place for play and a site of remembrance, its dual identity making it distinctive but also complicated for visitors. There is plenty of parking nearby on the streets of this small town. [Review 1542 of 2025 - 869 in Georgia - 25092 overall]