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Talladega National Forest
Recreation areas on the Talladega National Forest.
At a Glance
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Activities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Talladega National Forest
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Talladega National Forest
- Oakmulgee Ranger District
- Hunting Camps (10 sites)
- Payne Lake Recreation Area
- Shoal Creek Ranger District
- Big Oak Physically Disabled Hunting Camp
- Coleman Lake Recreation Area
- Hunting Camps (4 sites)
- Pine Glen Recreation Area
- Talladega Ranger District
- Hunter Camps (7 sites)
- Turnipseed Campground
RV Camping
Areas for RV Camping at Talladega National Forest
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Talladega National Forest
- Oakmulgee Ranger District
- Payne Lake Recreation Area
- Shoal Creek Ranger District
- Coleman Lake Recreation Area
- High Rock Lake
- Morgan Lake
- Sweetwater Lake
- Talladega Ranger District
- Lake Chinnabee Recreation Area
- Lake Virginia
- Little Lake Wills
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Talladega National Forest
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Talladega National Forest
- Shoal Creek Ranger District
- Coleman Lake Recreation Area
- Pine Glen Recreation Area
- Pinhoti National Recreation Trail - Shoal Creek RD
- Talladega Ranger District
- Chinnabee Silent Hiking Trail
- Lake Chinnabee Recreation Area
- Odum Scout Hiking Trail
- Pinhoti National Recreation Trail - Talladega RD
- Sylaward Bike Trail
- Turnipseed Campground
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Talladega National Forest
Horse Camping
Areas for Horse Camping at Talladega National Forest
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Talladega National Forest
Big Game Hunting
Areas for Big Game Hunting at Talladega National Forest
Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Talladega National Forest
Viewing Plants
Areas for Viewing Plants at Talladega National Forest
- Talladega Ranger District
- Chinnabee Silent Hiking Trail
- Odum Scout Hiking Trail
- Pinhoti National Recreation Trail - Talladega RD
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Talladega National Forest
OHV Trail Riding
Areas for OHV Trail Riding at Talladega National Forest
Target Shooting
Areas for Target Shooting at Talladega National Forest
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Talladega National Forest
- Oakmulgee Ranger District
- Payne Lake Recreation Area
- Shoal Creek Ranger District
- Coleman Lake Recreation Area
- Pine Glen Recreation Area
- Talladega Ranger District
- Lake Chinnabee Recreation Area
Group Picnicking
Areas for Group Picnicking at Talladega National Forest
Scenic Driving
Areas for Scenic Driving at Talladega National Forest
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Talladega National Forest
- Oakmulgee Ranger District
- Payne Lake Recreation Area
- Shoal Creek Ranger District
- Coleman Lake Recreation Area
- High Rock Lake
- Morgan Lake
- Sweetwater Lake
- Talladega Ranger District
- Lake Chinnabee Recreation Area
- Lake Virginia
- Little Lake Wills
Swimming
Areas for Swimming at Talladega National Forest
Alerts & Warnings
- 2025 National Forests in Alabama Prescribed Burn Release
- Tuskegee National Forest Road and Partial Trail Closure
- Talladega NF – Shoal Creek District - Closure of FSR 548
- Tuskegee NF-Change in walk-in services offered (Sale or issuance of passes/maps)
- PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING ATVs
- Rules for Forest Visitors
- Law Enforcement Prohibited Acts
