Visit DeSoto Falls in Alabama inside DeSoto State Park for gorgeous, unencumbered (yikes!) views of this impressive 107 foot waterfall.

• 0.1 mi round trip
• Nice View
• Not for Kids
• Not for Dogs

Location: Near Fort Payne in Desoto State Park Alabama (maps & directions)
Gear: Our favorite snacks and camera gear
Gallery: Check out the pictures here

DeSoto Falls is an impressive sight after a rain at over 100 feet tall. And, you can drive right up so it’s easily accessible for all. Just be careful to keep an eye on your kids and dogs around the falls, railing and fencing around the falls is incomplete, and people have often died here (usually swimming) over the years.

The falls and park facilities are at the end of DeSoto Falls trail, and there is even picturesque DeSoto State Park Lake to enjoy above the falls with a small fall over its dam.

Take the pathway down to the falls themselves and continue down to the end of the railed section on the right for a truly harrowing view of the falls overhanging the basin with no railing.

Your trip to DeSoto Falls could easily turn into an entire day of hikes and waterfalls. Nearby DeSoto State Park is home to several falls like the Lost Falls and Indian Falls, and Little River Canyon National Preserve connects to it and continues south with multiple large falls to see such as Little River Falls just off of Highway 35.  If you have time though, you might also want to visit Neversink Falls, an hour drive from DeSoto Falls.

If you want to visit more Alabama waterfalls, we have listed 10 of the best waterfalls that you can visit for a day trip.  

Other Resources

Park Website
Park Map