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Cahaba River Park

Cahaba River Park in Helena, Alabama, is a wonderful family-friendly destination that brings together a diverse range of outdoor activities. The park features well-maintained hiking and mountain biking trails that wind through the natural landscape, as well as a lovely beach area along the river's edge where families can relax, wade, and enjoy the water in a safe and welcoming setting. Below the beach area, a beautiful population of Cahaba Lilies blooms each spring, adding a touch of breathtaking natural splendor that draws visitors and photographers from across the region. The river corridor here supports an abundance of wildlife, and patient observers are frequently rewarded with sightings of deer, herons, and a variety of waterfowl, with the occasional bald eagle making a dramatic and memorable appearance overhead.

Canoe and kayak launches are available, but accessing the river is difficult. Additional launches, like Booth’s Ford just across the river at Living River Retreat, are just a few feet away, but getting there in a car takes almost an hour.

Details

Dawn to dusk

No fee

  • Fishing 
  • Swimming 
  • Picnic Facilities  
  • Potable Water Available 
  • Restroom Facilities 
  • Canoe Access  
  • Hiking Trails   
  • Bicycle Friendly 
  • Open to the public  
  • Pets Allowed on a Leash  
  • Available with no reservation 
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Helena, the closest town, is about 20 minutes from the park entrance. Plan to bring everything you will need with you to the park. 

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Many parts of the park are accessible by car. Pavilions and restrooms are accessible, and the beach is suitable for all ages.

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