Rugged mountains and deep canyons are the outstanding natural features of Buck's Pocket State Park, a 2,000 acre area that runs along the west side of Sand Mountain,  and is a nature lover's dream.

The park is loveliest in the spring and fall when the colors of wild flowers and autumn leaves decorate the backdrop of gorges, peaks and streams. The pocket itself, on an upstream tributary of Lake Guntersville, hosts an improved campground, complete with tables, grills, shelters, laundry, comfort station, playground and hiking trails.

Guests can enjoy fishinig and swimming at South Sauty Creek. There is also a boat launch into beautiful Lake Guntersville. Hikers will want to climb to Paint Rock to catch the dramatic view of the 800-foot Buck's Pocket Canyon. 

As legend goes, Buck's Pocket is where all the defeated public officials go to lick their wounds after an unsuccessful election. The Park is located two miles north of Grove Oak in northeast Alabama.  For more information click on Buck's Pocket or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it