Chewacla State Park-Alabama

Chewacla State Park-Alabama Official page of Chewacla State Park. The park is conveniently located on the I-85 corridor.

The park features first-class mountain bike trails complete with dirt and wooden design features for intermediate and advanced riders. CAMP (Central Alabama Mountain Peddlers) manages the bike trails and is the home base for their organization. We also have a Nature Center, providing environmental education to all of our guests. You can visit the Nature Center during operating hours to see our wid

e range of animal ambassadors. We also host weekly events that can be found here on our page as well as on our website. The current Nature Center and park operating hours are :

Park Hours:

8:00 AM to Sunset. Nature Center Hours:

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Discover the fascinating world of box turtles at Chewacla State Park on June 6 at 3 PM! During Turtle Talk, we’ll meet a...
06/04/2026

Discover the fascinating world of box turtles at Chewacla State Park on June 6 at 3 PM! During Turtle Talk, we’ll meet a box turtle Creature Teacher and also make a turtle craft after we learn about a box turtle’s diet, habitat, behavior, and more. This program is free with park admission!

Register and learn more here: https://reserve.alapark.com/register/turtle-talk-chewacla

Calling all future Junior Rangers! Join us at Chewacla State Park’s Nature Center on June 5 at 6 PM for a fun-filled Jun...
06/03/2026

Calling all future Junior Rangers! Join us at Chewacla State Park’s Nature Center on June 5 at 6 PM for a fun-filled Junior Ranger Scavenger Hunt! Each participant will receive an activity guide and we will work on completing the booklet. This program is perfect for young explorers who love the outdoors!

Register and learn more here: https://reserve.alapark.com/register/junior-ranger-scavenger-hunt

Explore Chewacla State Park’s Hidden Falls with us on June 6, 2026! This hike will be about a 2.5-mile trip with periods...
06/02/2026

Explore Chewacla State Park’s Hidden Falls with us on June 6, 2026! This hike will be about a 2.5-mile trip with periods of steep terrain. Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes and bring your water! We'll be meeting in the first parking lot loop on the right to begin at 10 AM.

Register and learn more here: https://reserve.alapark.com/register/hidden-waterfall-hike

What glows in the woods after dark? Find out during Eye Spy-der on June 5 at 8 PM! Join us at Chewacla State Park for a ...
05/31/2026

What glows in the woods after dark? Find out during Eye Spy-der on June 5 at 8 PM! Join us at Chewacla State Park for a guided nighttime walk around the Nature Center as we search for glowing spider eyes and all things that glow in the night. This program is perfect for all ages! Flashlights will be provided, but feel free to bring your own to explore.

Click the link to register and learn more: https://reserve.alapark.com/register/eye-spy-der

Due to weather, the May 23 Hidden Falls has been cancelled.Still want to join us for a hike to Chewacla's Hidden Falls? ...
05/22/2026

Due to weather, the May 23 Hidden Falls has been cancelled.

Still want to join us for a hike to Chewacla's Hidden Falls? Come with us tomorrow, May 23, at 3 PM for an exciting adventure to one of our most beautiful spots! This hike will be about a 2.5-mile trip, with some steep terrain. Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes and bring your water! We'll be meeting in the first parking lot loop on the right to begin.

Learn more and register here: https://tinyurl.com/5n8yvpzt

Due to weather, the May 23 BARK Ranger program has been cancelled and rescheduled for June 20.Join us at Chewacla State ...
05/21/2026

Due to weather, the May 23 BARK Ranger program has been cancelled and rescheduled for June 20.

Join us at Chewacla State Park with your dog for BARK Rangers on May 23, 2026! We’ll be meeting at the Nature Center Outdoor Classroom at 2 PM. We’ll share the BARK Ranger guidelines, go on a short walk together, and then all dogs will receive a certificate!

Learn more and register here: https://reserve.alapark.com/register/bark-rangers-chewacla

Explore nature journaling at Chewacla State Park on May 23, 2026! This Nature Journaling Club will meet at the Nature Ce...
05/20/2026

Explore nature journaling at Chewacla State Park on May 23, 2026! This Nature Journaling Club will meet at the Nature Center Outdoor Classroom and is designed for participants to journal, reflect, and document the changing seasons, while learning more about themselves and the park around them. Any experience level is welcome, whether you are brand-new or a seasoned pro! During each session, we’ll take a quick nature walk together for inspiration, complete an exercise to immerse ourselves in nature, and then begin our journaling at Chewacla!

Learn more and register here: https://tinyurl.com/3eyc5zx9

Surrounded by nature, our modern Event Center has a full kitchen, spacious seating, and big roll-up doors that bring the...
05/14/2026

Surrounded by nature, our modern Event Center has a full kitchen, spacious seating, and big roll-up doors that bring the outdoors in.

It’s perfect for weddings, reunions, corporate events, and community gatherings. Dates fill up fast, so call 334-887-5621 for pricing and availability!

Photo Credit: Visit Auburn-Opelika (Godwin Photography)

Looking for an easy way to enjoy the waters at Chewacla State Park? Stop by our front office to rent a kayak, canoe, or ...
05/13/2026

Looking for an easy way to enjoy the waters at Chewacla State Park? Stop by our front office to rent a kayak, canoe, or paddleboat and explore the outdoors.

Whether you want to take a family outing or a solo paddle, we have everything you need for a safe day out on the water at Chewacla!

https://tinyurl.com/BookChewaclaSP

Join us at Chewacla State Park on May 13, 2026, for our last spring homeschool lesson before the summer: Tracks, S**t, a...
05/11/2026

Join us at Chewacla State Park on May 13, 2026, for our last spring homeschool lesson before the summer: Tracks, S**t, and Bones! We’ll be learning about the different wildlife in Alabama through this interactive program by showing track, s**t, and bone replicas. All participants will get to make their own clay animal track to take home!

Register and learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/34k5kjcy

Address

124 Shell Toomer Pkwy
Auburn, AL
36830

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13348875621

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