25 Things to do near Fort Payne, AL
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Little River Canyon Area
Oxford, Alabama
6.3 miles SEOne of the deepest gorges east of the Mississippi, with a 22-mile scenic rim drive and a few remote access points to the river far below — a dramatic look-and-drive destination.
Swim
Desoto State Park
Fort Payne, Alabama
6.7 miles NESet on scenic Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama, this state park packs in rushing waterfalls, wildflowers, kayaking, mountain biking, rappelling, bouldering, and 94 RV campsites.
Hike, Kayak, Mountain Bike, Rock Climb, Swim
Desoto Area
Oxford, Alabama
7.0 miles NESwim near Oxford, Alabama
Swim
Desoto Falls
Mentone, Alabama
10.3 miles NEAlabama's tallest waterfall, a 104-foot cascade with its own small canyon inside Desoto State Park — rich in Native American history and Spanish explorer legends, with upper and lower viewing areas.
Hike, Swim
Guntersville Area
Oxford, Alabama
17.4 miles WSwim near Oxford, Alabama
Swim
Blue Hole Pigeon
LaFayette, Georgia
28.0 miles NEA small, deep blue-green spring-fed pool — possibly a cave entrance — with divided pools, primitive camping nearby, and spelunking in the area; a Georgia Outdoor Recreational Pass is required.
Swim
Cave Spring
Cave Spring, Georgia
31.8 miles SEA cave-fed spring flows into a Georgia-shaped swimming pool in Rolator Park — then explore the cave itself for a one-of-a-kind small-town splash.
Swim
Conasauga Area
Cave Spring, Georgia
31.8 miles SESwim near Cave Spring, Georgia
Swim
WinShape Disc Golf Course
Rome, Georgia
32.6 miles EA mostly wooded free disc golf course on WinShape campus near Rome, Georgia — simple, shaded, and free to play.
Disc Golf
Log Cabin Course
Rome, Georgia
32.6 miles EPublic (No Fee)
Disc Golf
Ridge Ferry Park
Rome, Georgia
33.7 miles EA flat, open disc golf layout along the Oostanaula River — nine holes year-round, eighteen for special events, occasionally closed for activities.
Disc Golf
Skate Life Skate Park
Rome, Georgia
34.5 miles EA skateboard and inline park in Rome, Georgia with all-day access most days and BMX welcome on Wednesdays and Sundays — helmets required, and a retail shop is nearby at Mount Berry Square Mall.
Skateboard
Etowah Skate Center
Rome, Georgia
35.8 miles EA concrete skatepark with a snakerun and mini ramp in Rome, Georgia — membership or fee required to skate at Etowah Skate Center.
Skateboard
Rainbow City Disc Golf Course
Rainbow City, Alabama
40.6 miles SWThick woods, winding streams, and a beautiful lake come together with dual tees, alternate pin positions, and a nature trail under construction near Rainbow City.
Disc Golf
Walls Of Jericho
Estillfork, Alabama
43.5 miles NWA massive 200-foot limestone waterfall in a wild Southern Cumberland Plateau amphitheater preserved by the Nature Conservancy — a strenuous 3.5-mile each-way hike to a clear green pool that may be deep enough to swim at higher water levels.
Swim
Jacksonville Community Disc Golf Course
Jacksonville, Alabama
43.9 miles SBeautiful scenery with open and wooded holes, uphill and downhill variety, and a great gym and rec complex with a pool next door — good for kids and beginners.
Disc Golf
Green Mountain Nature Trail
Huntsville, Alabama
46.6 miles WA peaceful 72-acre nature park atop Green Mountain in Huntsville with Sky Lake, a 1.5-mile walking trail, a covered bridge, a chapel, and the state's largest Winged Elm Tree.
Hike
Jack Mattox Recreation Complex
Ringgold, Georgia
47.0 miles NEA mostly open disc golf course in Ringgold with a few trees and a wooded finish on the last three holes — Glasstek tees and parking at the north lot near the Parks and Rec office.
Disc Golf
Camp Jordan Disc Golf Course
East Ridge, Tennessee
47.9 miles NEA challenging, advanced free course in East Ridge with long open holes, wooded sections, tunnel shots, and unique hole designs requiring control and smart shot selection.
Disc Golf
Southside Park
Huntsville, Alabama
48.5 miles WA free disc golf mix of shorter technical holes and longer open ones in a Huntsville city park — good variety for all skill levels.
Disc Golf
