State park lodging · Fort Payne, Alabama, United States

DeSoto State Park Lodge & Cabins

Lodge rooms, cabins and chalets inside a Lookout Mountain state park, with on-site trails and facilities; follow the park’s official driving guidance.

About DeSoto State Park Lodge & Cabins

DeSoto State Park offers lodge rooms, rustic and log cabins, chalets and campgrounds across 3,502 acres on Lookout Mountain. Comfort-focused travelers can choose between a room near the lodge and a more independent unit with a kitchen; exact features vary by lodging type and should be confirmed when booking.

The park combines trails, waterfalls, a seasonal swimming pool, nature center and the Mountain Inn Restaurant. Picnic areas and park roads follow their own schedules. The lodge front desk operates year-round, but that does not mean every recreation facility is open on every date.

The official park listing gives 7104 DeSoto Parkway NE and a lodging number of 256-845-5380. The park expressly warns that GPS directions can be unreliable, especially for large vehicles, and provides written directions and recommended approaches from I-59. The address is in Fort Payne, not central Mentone, although the park gives access to both landscapes. Official instructions and road signs matter more than a navigation app’s suggested shortcut.

Verified: 2026-09-27 · Official website · Address: 7104 DeSoto Parkway NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967 · Phone: +1 256-845-5380 · Email: DeSoto.StateParkLodge@dcnr.alabama.gov

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