Buck's Pocket State Park
393 Co Rd 174, Grove Oak, AL 35975
2,000 acres · 7 miles of trails
Descend into Sand Mountain canyon trails at Buck's Pocket State Park in Grove Oak, Alabama, with leashed dogs over 2,000 acres. It provides shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Wear appropriate footwear for uneven ground.
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- Park
- Buck's Pocket State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Grove Oak, Alabama
- Coordinates
- 34.4628, -86.0444
- Size
- 2,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 7
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (420 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.7 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- June 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
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 2,000 acres of room
- · 7 miles of trail
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Dog policy
2,000-acre state park in Sand Mountain canyon. Leashed dogs on trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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