Oak Mountain State Park

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Official page of Oak Mountain State Park, located in Pelham, Alabama.
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From its humble beginning as a 940 acre park atop Double Oak Mountain established by the Alabama State Lands Act of 1927, Oak Mountain State Park has grown to 11,632 acres making it Alabama's Largest state park. With the largest acreage, the widest variety of outdoor activities of any AL state park, and its proximity to Birmingham, visiting Oak Mountain State Park is an unforgettable experience!

10/30/2026

Grab your friends and family and join us for a day of great music, mountain traditions, and community at the Appalachian Festival!

You can't fully appreciate Appalachian culture without experiencing traditional bluegrass music! Enjoy lively picking, beautiful harmonies, and the unmistakable sound of Appalachian music from two incredibly talented bands.

If the mood strikes you, bring your instruments and pick along at our informal bluegrass jam in the afternoon. Check our comments for more info!

10/29/2026

Trail Update!

Blue Trail: Please use extra caution when navigating this trail, as we replace directional arrows that were lost or damaged in the recent fire.

Blue-White Connector: The original connector is closed while crews work to establish a new route.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to restore this popular area of the park. 🫶

10/17/2026

Harvest Festival 2026 🍂

Drop your pics from the day in the comments, we would love to see them!

10/13/2026

Join us this weekend for our annual Harvest Festival!

Shop unique finds and handmade goods, grab some delicious food, enjoy fun activities, and take in the beautiful fall scenery. It's the perfect way to spend a day outdoors.

October 17 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

We can't wait to see you here!

10/13/2026

Saddle up, friends!

We’re excited to announce that Rockin' K, LLC is now offering guided horseback rides at Oak Mountain State Park.

Book your ride today by calling 334-324-3537, and we will see you on the trails!

10/08/2026

Double Oak Lake Renovation Update

Both boat launches on Double Oak Lake are closed as water levels continue to drop in preparation for renovations. Beaver Lake and Lunker Lake boat launches remain open for use.

10/06/2026

The brush fire at Oak Mountain State Park has been contained, and the park has reopened all trails.

A big thank you to our first responders, conservation professionals, and everyone in the Oak Mountain State Park community for their expertise, hard work, and support over the past few weeks.

10/02/2026

Let’s have some fun! According to weather folklore, a persimmon seed can supposedly predict what kind of winter is ahead based on the shape of the kernel inside.

🥄 Spoon-shaped: Heavy snowfall is on the way.
🍴 Fork-shaped: A mild winter with light, powdery snow.
🔪 Knife-shaped: Watch out for frigid, cutting winds.

We decided to put this age-old tradition to the test using seeds from a persimmon tree here in the park. Could Alabama be in for a little more winter weather than usual?

09/29/2026

Things may look a little different at the park soon! Over the next few weeks, we will be gradually lowering Double Oak Lake’s water level to prepare for upcoming renovation projects.

What you can expect:
• The lake water level will be noticeably lower than normal.
• You may see equipment and crews working in and around the lake.
• Conditions in and around the lake may look different during the renovation process.
• Some areas or activities around the lake may be temporarily affected.

Updates and notices will be posted as needed. We are excited about what these changes will bring to the guest experience. Thank you for your patience and support as we work hard to make your visit great!

09/28/2026

For the safety of park guests, park staff, and first responders, the following trails and areas will be closed today, Tuesday, September 29, 2026, while officials work to address an active brush fire in the park.

These areas will remain closed until further notice:
-Blue Trail
-White Trail
-Red Road
-Green Trail
-Peavine Falls Road, Overlook Parking Lot, Peavine Falls Parking Lot

Crews are on site and actively managing the fire. We appreciate your patience and understanding while this work is underway.

Address

200 Terrace Drive
Pelham, AL
35124

Telephone

+12056202520

Website

https://www.alapark.com/parks/oak-mountain-state-park

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