Cheaha State Park (Upper) Campground #1

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• Oxford, US · 14 km
• Anniston, US · 19 km
• Talladega, US · 28 km
• Gadsden, US · 61 km
• Carrollton, US · 69 km

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Cheaha Mountain (733 m)Summits & peaks

Cheaha Mountain, often called Mount Cheaha, is the highest natural point in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is located a few miles northwest of the town of Delta in Cheaha State Park, which offers a lodge, a restaurant, and other amenities. The nearest higher peak is Brushy Top in Gilmer County, Georgia, 106.72 miles (171.75 km) away.

2.1 km · ~7 min driveDirections ↗

Cheaha Pinhoti TrailheadTrails & trailheads2.6 km · ~6 min driveDirections ↗

Cheaha State ParkParks & play

Cheaha State Park is a public recreation area located in Clay and Cleburne counties in Alabama, US. The park's 2,799 acres (1,133 ha) include Cheaha Mountain, the highest point in the state. The park adjoins Talladega National Forest and is managed by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. It is Alabama's oldest continuously operating state park. Facilities include lodgings,

3.1 km · ~9 min driveDirections ↗

Bald Rock (696 m)Summits & peaks3.7 km · ~12 min driveDirections ↗

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Oak Hill (532 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in Alabama, United States of America

3.7 km · ~12 min driveDirections ↗

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Adams Gap Pinhoti TrailheadTrails & trailheads12.9 km · ~18 min driveDirections ↗

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Cheaha WildernessParks & play

The 7,245-acre (2,932 ha) Cheaha Wilderness lies next to Cheaha State Park, near the Talladega Mountains in Alabama, United States. It lies within the Talladega National Forest and is administrated by the US Forest Service. Congress designated the area on January 3, 1983 and expanded it in 1988.

16.1 km · ~34 min driveDirections ↗

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Salt Creek FallsWaterfalls18.7 km · ~32 min driveDirections ↗

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Nubbin Creek TrailheadTrails & trailheads19.8 km · ~30 min driveDirections ↗

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