State Park · Alabama
Oak Mountain State Park
- Location
- Shelby County, Alabama
- Nearest town
- 3 miles northeast of Pelham
- Type
- State Park
About Oak Mountain State Park
At 9,940 acres, this is Alabama's largest state park, spread across land managed by the state's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. It holds the Alabama Wildlife Center, the Oak Mountain Interpretive Center, and a BMX track, alongside grounds set up for hiking, running, mountain biking, swimming, fishing, horseback riding, camping, and golf.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Oak Mountain State Park is in Shelby County, Alabama, 3 miles northeast of Pelham. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
State parks near Oak Mountain State Park
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.