Cheaha Resort State Park is a recreational area with activities for the whole family

Cheaha Resort State Park is located in the Clay and Cleburne Counties in Delta, Alabama. The park is surrounded by the Talladega National Forest and is at the foothills of Appalachian Mountains, which are the highest point in Alabama. The local Creek Indians named the area "Chaha'', which means high place.

The land was acquired by the State of Alabama in 1933 and is part of the 22 state parks. A joint effort between the State of Alabama and the Civilian Conservation Corps developed the park as part of President Franklin Roosevelt's `New Deal'. Construction on the park also began in 1933 to be able to open to the public with a grand opening in 1939.

Due to the continuous operation of the park it is Alabama's oldest operating State Park. There are 11 stone cabins at the park along with the man made Cheaha Lake with a stone bath house, two stone pavilions, an observation tower and the Balk Rock Group Lodge, which was the only hotel to service the park in the early years.

As public demand increased at the park, and the original structures were starting to wear, that it was decided in 1973 to open the Cheaha Restaurant and hotel. In 1997 further renovations were done to the facilities to update the park and preserve the original work done by the Civilian Conservation Corps.

Lodging at the park includes the 30 room hotel with amenities such as a television, telephone, bathtub/showers, air conditioning and heating with a daily housekeeping service available. The Cabins and Chalets feature fireplaces, kitchenettes, coffee makers and a porch. The 2 person bluff side cabins feature stunning views and whirlpool tubs or the 4 person cabins and five chalets are located close to the hotel and pool.

R.V and tent campsites are available at one of the 73 sties, are spread over two campgrounds. These sites feature bath houses, electricity, sewerage and water. Primitive camp sites are also available. Located on the top of the mountain within walking distance to the resort facilities is campground 1 and campground 2 is located near the lake.

The Cheaha Restaurant is open year round and is known for their panoramic dining room and views of the Talladega National Forest and the valley. Dress is causal and dining is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Activities available for visitors to the park include hiking the many short trails or the 100 mile long Pinhoti Trail. Parking is available at each trail head and trails close at sunset. A biking trail starts at the Country Store and is a moderately difficult trail, which loops inside the park. Fishing is available with a license on Lake Cheaha. Picnic areas are located around the lake and along picnic trail, which is down the hill from Observation Tower. Swimming is available at the beach area of the lake from May to September; paddle boats are also available for rental for use on the lake. Guests staying overnight have access to the pool located near the hotel and restaurant.

The meeting facilities available at the park can be used for conferences, wedding, reunions or corporate meetings. Guests can choose the host their event in the Cleburne Room, Al Alexander Activities building and one of the four Picnic Pavilions' or Bald Rock group Lodge. The lodge can sleep up to 30 overnight guests, has a full service kitchen, small conference room for up to 12 people and a large conference room, which can be used as a banquet hall and heat over 100 people.