Lake Chewacla is perfect for reeling in bream, bass, crappie, and catfish or taking a dip off the beach area. No luck in the lake, then try one of the two creeks in the park. There is no boat ramp on the lake, but visitors are allowed to bring their own small non-motorized watercraft such as canoes or kayaks if they can be hand-launched from the bank.

 

Canoe rentals are available Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (closing times change during the year based on park hours of operations). Guests can rent canoes by going to the beach access area and talking to a representative. Rentals can be made as late as 30 minutes before the park closes. Walk-up rentals are available March-October. Canoe rentals during the “off season” and for 3-hour or 7-hour rentals can be made by calling “The Chill Spot” at (334) 703-6286.

 

The park offers plenty of hiking and mountain biking trails to choose from. Options range from the short interpretive Sweet Shrub Trail to the more challenging mountain biking trails built by the Central Alabama Mountain Pedalers (CAMP). While on the trails visitors are likely to see squirrels, chipmunks, red fox, deer, and turkeys; as well as unique rock formations and a variety of native flora and fauna.

 

  

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