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Park info

Located in three counties (DeKalb, Jackson and Marshall), Buck's Pocket State Park is secluded in a natural pocket of the Appalachian Mountain foothills. The pocket itself is on an upstream tributary of Lake Guntersville. Seven miles down stream at Morgan's Cove is a boat launch and fishing area.

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What to do

Morgan's Cove Boat Ramp at Buck's Pocket State Park. The park offers breathtaking overlooks and a secluded fishing lake.

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Jim Lynn Overlook at Point Rock

The Jim Lynn overlook at Point Rock is an easy walk from the parking lot. Be careful as the walking surface is an uneven rock once you leave the boardwalk.

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Beautiful stone work

The Jim Lynn overlook at Point Rock is an easy walk from the parking lot. this is a great place to watch the sun rise and set.

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Fishing

Morgan's Cove Boat Ramp is a great place to launch a fishing , canoe or kayak and spent the day on the water. Look for this entrance sign

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Boating

Morgan's Cove Boat Ramp is a great place to launch a fishing boat, canoe or kayak and take in the beauty of the area from the water.

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Hiking

One of the many overlooks, this one near the picnic area parking lot. This is a great place to start a hike on the 15 miles of trails that wind through the park.

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Have a picnic

Buck's Pocket State Park campground is open for day use only. There are picnic tables and abundant shade.

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"Haven for defeated politicians"

Buck's Pocket State Park is the self proclaimed "Haven for defeated politicians". It even says so on the sign. The sign is at the campground.

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Playground

Buck's Pocket State Park playground at the campground is available for day use.

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Picnic pavilion

The Buck's Pocket State Park campground has been closed but can be used for day use. The campground pavilion is available for day use for family gathering and picnics.

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Best Views

Morgan's Cove Boat Ramp at Buck's Pocket State Park is a beautiful, tranquil place. It offers views of the pocket and a beautiful lake. A perfect place to view fall foliage.

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Point Rock

Buck's Pocket State Park Point Rock offer an amazing view of the valley. The overlook, located 800 ft. above the canyon floor, named Jim Lynn Overlook offers a beautiful array of tree tops, birding, and valleys within the 1,000-foot scenic view.

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Panoramic views at Point Rock

A view from Point Rock looking south. The Jim Flynn overlook at Point Rock is an easy walk from the parking lot.

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Lake vista

Morgan's Cove Boat Ramp at Buck's Pocket State Park is a great place to just relax. The autumn, take in the beauty of the fall foliage reflected on the lake.

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Boardwalk scenic views

The Jim Flynn overlook at Point Rock is an easy walk from the parking lot. This is a great place to watch the sun rise and set.

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Where to stay

The Buck's Pocket State Park campground has been closed but can be used for day use. No overnight camping is permitted at the park. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, awarded federal grant money for Buck’s Pocket toward and ATV trail system. With this grant will come renovations to the campground, and the possible reopening of the campground and facilities at a later date to assist in the OHV trail project. The grant awarded Buck’s Pocket was $526,000.

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Where the campground reopens

Buck's Pocket State Park campground is closed to campers. When it reopens, 24 modern campsites will be available. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Helpful links

Alabama State Parks Tour

Alabama State Park Events

Alabama State Park Partners information about Amendment 2

Find an Alabama State Park

Cheaha State Park

Oak Mountain State Park

Lake Guntersville State Park

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