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Cherokee Camp Location: Lookout Mountain, Cherokee County, Alabama. Near Desoto State Park, Little River Canyon National Preserve, and Mentone, Alabama.
Cherokee Camp Address:
6110 County Road 103
Mentone, Alabama 35984
Cherokee Camp Setting: Thirty wilderness acres on top of Lookout Mountain with a spectacular view of Shinbone Valley 1,000 feet below. Hiking/biking trails, rappelling/rock climbing cliffs, and gardens. Nearby access to Little River and Little River Canyon National Preserve.
Cherokee Camp Lodging: Large solar-powered lodge sleeps 14, 2 baths, 2 kitchens, 4 private bedrooms, living and dining areas, large deck overlooking beautiful valley and ridges. (2008 completion of new cabin will increase camp's capactiy.) Pets are allowed. DISCOUNTS for long-term rentals or groups.
Family/Group Recreation:
- Raft rentals
- Beginner rappelling
- Numerous scenic hiking trails, varying difficulty and duration
- Little River swimming, fishing, rafting, tubing (one of Alabama's most protected and pristine rivers)
- 500 feet deep Little River Canyon hike/swimming
- Horseback riding (nearby riding/instruction stables)
- Mountain biking and off-road ATV riding
- Rock climbing
- Caving
Group Explorations and Activities:
- Examples and demonstrations of self-reliant and sustainable systems and techniques of alternative energy, farming and building
- Hands-on biological and chemical testing of streams/river
- Explorations of mountain plants, animals, rocks, fossils
- Examination of topographic maps and mountain landforms
- Mountain ecology/geology activities and games
Nearby Attractions:
- Little River Canyon National Preserve
- Little River Falls
- Desoto State Park
- Desoto Falls
- Mentone Craft Village/Restaurants
- Antique shops
- Sequoyah Caverns
- Hang gliding school
- Weiss Lake
Daily Prices:
- Cabin - Starting at $70.00 per night, DISCOUNTS for long-term rentals or groups.
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