DeSoto Falls (day use)
Alabama State Parks — DeSoto State Park
A tall waterfall on the West Fork of the Little River in its own day-use area a few miles north of DeSoto State Park's campground — one of the most photographed falls in Alabama. Short walk from the lot to the overlooks. Flow depends on recent rain, so late summer can be thin.
Location
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34.54880, -85.59070
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Trip-ready check
Live · National Weather Service · updated 7:18 AMWhat to check the night before you leave — forecast, alerts, and daylight for Mentone, AL.
Today
88°F
Sunny
1% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Tonight
68°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 mph
Friday
87°F
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
43% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Friday Night
68°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
56% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Saturday
82°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
92% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Saturday Night
66°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
92% rain · wind 0 mph
Forecast: weather.gov point forecast. Conditions change — re-check the morning you leave.
Where to sleep nearby
There is no campground on this spot — these are the real options, closest first.
- ~10 min
- ~10 min
- ~25 min
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (approx. from metro Atlanta / Conyers)
- ~3h 10m
- Access
- Any vehicle · paved road
- Hike-in
- 0.2 miles
- Pass required
- None stated for the falls day-use area — confirm with the park office
- Parking
- Day-use lot at the falls overlook
- Camping
- No camping at the falls — camp in DeSoto State Park a few minutes south.
- Max stay
- Check local rules
- Reservation
- None for day use
Must-sees & highlights
- ▸The ~100-ft falls plunging into the gorge
- ▸Upper falls / old dam area
Amenities
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