Oak Mountain State Park

Oak Mountain State Park
Aerial view of Oak Mountain
Map showing the location of Oak Mountain State Park
Map showing the location of Oak Mountain State Park
Location in Alabama
LocationPelham, Alabama, United States
Coordinates33°22′13″N 86°42′7″W / 33.37028°N 86.70194°W / 33.37028; -86.70194[1]
Area9,940 acres (40.2 km2)
Elevation551 ft (168 m)[1]
DesignationAlabama state park
Established1927
AdministratorAlabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
WebsiteOak Mountain State Park

Oak Mountain State Park is a public recreation area located approximately 20 miles (32 km) south of Birmingham in the northeast quadrant of the city of Pelham, Alabama, United States. It is the state's largest state park at 9,940 acres (4,020 ha) and is home to the Alabama Wildlife Center, Oak Mountain Interpretive Center, and Oak Mountain BMX Track. Park activities include hiking, running, mountain biking, swimming, camping, fishing, horseback riding, and golf. The park is managed by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.[2]

  1. ^ a b "Oak Mountain Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
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