Cheaha Lake — Attraction in Alabama

Have loved going to Cheaha lake over the years as it is in a beautiful setting and not to over crowded. On our last visit a cool crisp day in mid April of 2021 our visit was cut short by an unfortunate experience with what I can only presume was a State Park Employee. We had taken our 12 week old puppy to try to introduce him to the water. As I have done many times over the years we set up on the far end of the lake off to our self and made about three throws letting him learn to retrieve before this person informed me he had to be put back on his leash. While I understand if the park is full with multiple dogs and owners especially when large adult dogs are present it could cause some concern. But is is ashame when you can't play with a puppy in a state park that you paid a fee to use to not be allowed to enjoy the day as we had done many times in the past with my adult labs without any issues at all. Common sense is a thing of the past apparently. Maybe if the state would reverse some of these regulations and properly train their employees people would use these parks more and help fund them better. Food...

Living in FL it's easy to get my fill of sand and sea however once in a while, deep within there is a longing for shadow of a mountain. This park did not disappoint. I went to visit a friend so the trip to the park was a surprise, however I will return again. The rangers were easy going and pleasant to converse with and the land was beautiful. There's a really nice lake nestled in the side of the mountain in which you can swim. To me the water was cold, but as I said I'm accustom to FL. I don't recall there exact price of admission however I know it was not expensive. There is camping as well. So, if you find yourself in the deep south and find you have a desire to run to the hills, go check this place out. Take some good company, shut off the phones and recharge your connection...

Participated in a workshop called Gems of the nigh sky:Astro photography with professional photographers, Trey Walker & Matt McGuire and naturalist, Mandy Pearson, from Cheaha State Park. If you love photography but have not tried astro, I highly recommend it. You will be so addicted and want to chase that milky way everywhere. Trey is amazing to take lessons from because he takes his time with you, he's very humble, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to as well is Mandy Pearson. She's very knowledgeable of the mountains history, trails, and loves to share it with everyone and anyone. Join her on her naturalist hikes, womens wilderness weekends or one of the other many events the park has to offer all year long. You won't be...