Chattahoochee State Park

Chattahoochee State Park was a state-owned, public recreation area located in the extreme southeast corner of Alabama operated by the government of Houston County, Alabama. The park occupies 596 acres (241 ha) along Irwin's Mill Creek on the Florida-Alabama border.[2] It closed following the destruction of much of the park by Hurricane Michael.

Chattahoochee State Park
Location in Alabama
Chattahoochee State Park (the United States)
LocationHouston, Alabama, United States
Coordinates31°00′27″N 85°01′59″W[1]
Area596 acres (241 ha)
Elevation118 ft (36 m)[1]
Established1930s
Governing bodyHouston County
WebsiteChattahoochee State Park

History

In 1818, land near the park was the site of an early skirmish in the First Seminole War.[3] The state park was developed by members of the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s. Their handiwork can be seen in the natural stone dam built to create the 23-acre (9.3 ha) CC Pond and in the dirt roads that wind through the park.[3] Chimneys and other remnants of the camp where CCC workers lived can also be found.[2]

The majority of the park's facilities and trees were destroyed by Hurricane Michael in October 2018; subsequently the park was permanently closed due to the state lacking sufficient funds to clear, repair and rebuild the park.[4]

Activities and amenities

The park offered fishing, boating and a boat ramp in addition to campsites for RVs and tents.[5] The park also had a picnic area, beach, eight hiking trails, and dedicated equestrian trails.[2]

References
  1. "Chattahoochee State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. Ress, Thomas V. (August 11, 2015). "Chattahoochee State Park". Encyclopedia of Alabama. Alabama Humanities Foundation. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
  3. "Chattahoochee State Park: Historic Park of the Wiregrass". ExploreSouthernHistory.com. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
  4. "Chattahoochee State Park closes permamently". WTVY. September 10, 2019. Retrieved 2020-05-02.
  5. "Chattahoochee". Parks. Houston County, Alabama. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
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