DeSoto Falls Day Use Area
7104 DeSoto Pkwy NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967
2 miles of trails
View the 104-foot DeSoto Falls from overlooks in Fort Payne, Alabama, walking shaded trails with your leashed dog. Water nearby, parking, restrooms, and trash cans facilitate day use. State park access; no pets in certain restricted areas.
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- Park
- DeSoto Falls Day Use Area
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Fort Payne, Alabama
- Coordinates
- 34.5114, -85.6217
- Trail miles
- 2
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (2,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.7 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 2,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · State Park destination
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Dog policy
104ft DeSoto Falls overlook within DeSoto State Park. Leashed dogs welcome on trails and overlooks.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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