RV rental DeSoto State Park, AL: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

With more than 3,500 acres of territory to explore, you'll find plenty of activities to enjoy in the great outdoors of DeSoto State Park. But of all the recreational opportunities on offer, it's perhaps the park's spectacular waterfalls that draw more visitors to the park than any other feature. The highlight is undoubtedly DeSoto Falls, which sees rushing water plummet some 107 feet into the deep pool below. It's the highest and most-visited waterfall in Alabama, and is accessed via a paved path of the Lookout Mountain Parkway. The 25-foot-tall Indian Falls isn't quite as spectacular but is still well worth a visit, while the pretty Azalea Cascades (accessed via a short hike) will also have you reaching for your camera. Speaking of hiking, DeSoto State Park has some 30 miles of hiking trails to explore. Walks vary in difficulty from easy to strenuous, so make sure you pick a route suited to your fitness level. If you're looking for an easy stroll, the 360-yard Talmadge Butler Boardwalk Trail leads you through the surrounding forest to the Azalea Cascades overlook. If you want more of a physical challenge, six miles of the 16-mile DeSoto Scout Trail wind their way through the park, eventually leading south to Little River Canyon National Preserve. The trail network in the park leads you past several waterfalls, while visiting any time between March and November should give you a chance to see spectacular wildflowers in bloom. If you work up a sweat while hiking, you can always find a way to cool off. The west fork of Little River is open to swimming and wading, but please note that there are no lifeguards and you do so at your own risk. For something a little safer, the DeSoto State Park Olympic-sized swimming pool is open from late May until early September.