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C h e w a c l a STATEPARK About Chewacla Mountain Biking To learn more about CAMP or join our team visit www.camp-sorba.org. Central Alabama Mountain Pedalers (CAMP) was founded in 2012 by a group of mountain bikers in the Auburn area who recognized the need for more trails and an increased awareness for the sport in Central Alabama. In September 2012, CAMP, already a 501 (c)3 nonprofit, became an official IMBA-SORBA (International Mountain Bicycling Association & Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association) chapter and received a $100,000 grant to improve 26 miles of multi-use trails within Chewacla State Park. CAMP is passionate about improving the communities in Central Alabama through outdoor activities, namely mountain biking. Partnerships with the Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau, Chewacla State Park, and local businesses help CAMP do this. Multiple competitions and festivals are held throughout the year by CAMP to raise awareness for mountain biking in the community and increase visitor traffic to the trails in the area. It’s CAMP’s goal to become an official IMBA Ride Center® to establish Central Alabama as a destination for mountain bikers across the country. Small Cabins (1-4 people) Prices (per night) Regular $97.42 Mar-Oct (Fri&Sat) $103.36 *Football Pricing Varies Roll Away Bed $12.00 Extra Person $12.00 Pet Fee $17.00 Large Cabins (1-6 people) Prices (per night) Regular $133.06 Mar-Oct (Fri&Sat) $139.00 *Football Pricing Varies Roll Away Bed $12.00 Extra Person $12.00 Pet Fee $17.00 All overnight rentals have a $4 reservation fee. All prices listed are subject to change without notice. Cabins CHEWACLA STATE PARK 124 Shell Toomer Parkway Auburn, Alabama 36830 Office: (334) 887-5621 Fax: (334)821-2439 [email protected] Gates and office open at 8 a.m. Closing times change seasonally Large living areas with queen size bed, sleeper sofa and wood burning fireplace Lakeside view cabins include flat-bottomed boat, paddles and two adult life vests (Cabins 2, 4, 5 & 6) Built-in breakfast nook in common area just off the kitchen Galley style kitchen comes equipped with microwave, oven/ range, refrigerator and is fully stocked with cooking utensils Cabin reservations are taken up to four months in advance Bathroom features a stand up tile shower (basic linens and toiletries provided) Campgrounds Improved campsites include 30/50 amp electrical hook- ups, potable water, on-site dump station, cable TV, picnic table and charcoal grill Primitive campsites intended for tents only and include a fire pit Base rates below include four adults with a maximum of eight adults per site All campgrounds have bathhouse access Coin operated washer and dryer in second loop bathhouse Reservations are available four months in advance for improved sites only Football reservations taken on set call dates posted via our website, www.alapark.com/chewacla Extended Stay Rates Weekly $173.45 Monthly $572.62 Primitive Campsite Site $17.82 Dependents’ Tent $6.00 Group Camping Area (C.C.C.) Boy or Girl Scouts $2 per person Other $13 per person * Prices listed throughout do not include 13% lodging tax. All prices subject to change. Improved Campsites Prices (per night) Aug-Nov $34.45 Dec-July $29.70 Football (2 night min) $155.52 Extra Tent $6.00 Extra Person $3.00 Water/Electricity Only Aug-Nov $29.70 Aug-Nov (Fri&Sat) $33.26 Dec-July $22.57 Dec-July (Fri&Sat) $26.14 Extra Tent $6.00 Extra Person $3.00 Cabin Rentals Campsite Rentals Campsite Rentals This information is proudly presented by the Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau, a non-profit service organization driving economic success and enhancing the quality of life in our community through tourism and travel. Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau 714 E Glenn Avenue Auburn, AL 36830 334.887.8747 | 866.880.8747 aotourism.com | [email protected] Chewacla State Park was originally constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (C.C.C.) between the years of 1934 - 1938, as part of F.D.R.’s New Deal Program aimed at alleviating the effects of the Great Depression. Facts: There are six cabins, 36 hook up campsites and 10 primitive campsites Chewacla’s lake is 26 acres, and fishing is allowed with Alabama Fishing License Personal boats are allowed but not gas engines Two waterfalls, one man-made and one natural Diverse geology such as gneiss boulders and marble More than eight miles of walking trails and 26 miles of mountain bike trails Multiple geocaches lie within 696 acres Structures from the C.C.C. still exist within the park, including the original C.C.C. water tower Two-night minimum on weekends and three-night minimum holiday weekends Extra bedroom with a full size bed in Cabin 2, and extra room with two full size beds available in Cabin 4 Cabin 4 is the only ADA compliant cabin and features a wooden deck with lake view Reservations require first night’s deposit, refundable within 72 hours’ notice. ($4 Transaction Fee charged at time of reservation is non-refundable) Football weekends require a two-night, non-refundable deposit upon reservation (football game call dates are posted on our website, www.alapark.com/chewacla) Check-in at 4 p.m. and check-out at 11 a.m. (Please call the office if conflict arises) Pet-friendly cabins include Cabins 1, 2 and 3

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C h e w a c l a

S T A T E P A R K

About ChewaclaMountain Biking

To learn more about CAMP or join our team visit www.camp-sorba.org.

Central Alabama Mountain Pedalers (CAMP) was founded in 2012 by a group of mountain bikers in the Auburn area who recognized the need for more trails and an increased awareness for the sport in Central Alabama. In September 2012, CAMP, already a 501 (c)3 nonprofit, became an official IMBA-SORBA (International Mountain Bicycling Association & Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association) chapter and received a $100,000 grant to improve 26 miles of multi-use trails within Chewacla State Park.

CAMP is passionate about improving the communities in Central Alabama through outdoor activities, namely mountain biking. Partnerships with the Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau, Chewacla State Park, and local businesses help CAMP do this. Multiple competitions and festivals are held throughout the year by CAMP to raise awareness for mountain biking in the community and increase visitor traffic to the trails in the area. It’s CAMP’s goal to become an official IMBA Ride Center® to establish Central Alabama as a destination for mountain bikers across the country.

Small Cabins (1-4 people)

Prices (per night)Regular $97.42Mar-Oct (Fri&Sat) $103.36 *Football Pricing VariesRoll Away Bed $12.00Extra Person $12.00Pet Fee $17.00

Large Cabins (1-6 people)

Prices (per night)Regular $133.06Mar-Oct (Fri&Sat) $139.00 *Football Pricing VariesRoll Away Bed $12.00Extra Person $12.00Pet Fee $17.00

All overnight rentals have a $4 reservation fee. All prices listed are subject to change without notice.

Cabins

CHEWACLA STATE PARK

124 Shell Toomer ParkwayAuburn, Alabama 36830Office: (334) 887-5621Fax: (334)821-2439

[email protected]

Gates and office open at 8 a.m.Closing times change seasonally

• Large living areas with queen size bed, sleeper sofa and wood burning fireplace

• Lakeside view cabins include flat-bottomed boat, paddles and two adult life vests (Cabins 2, 4, 5 & 6)

• Built-in breakfast nook in common area just off the kitchen• Galley style kitchen comes equipped with microwave, oven/

range, refrigerator and is fully stocked with cooking utensils• Cabin reservations are taken up to four months in advance• Bathroom features a stand up tile shower (basic linens and

toiletries provided)

Campgrounds

• Improved campsites include 30/50 amp electrical hook-ups, potable water, on-site dump station, cable TV, picnic table and charcoal grill

• Primitive campsites intended for tents only and include a fire pit

• Base rates below include four adults with a maximum of eight adults per site

• All campgrounds have bathhouse access• Coin operated washer and dryer in second loop bathhouse• Reservations are available four months in advance for

improved sites only• Football reservations taken on set call dates posted via our

website, www.alapark.com/chewacla

Extended Stay Rates

Weekly $173.45Monthly $572.62

Primitive Campsite

Site $17.82Dependents’ Tent $6.00

Group Camping Area (C.C.C.)

Boy or Girl Scouts $2 per personOther $13 per person

* Prices listed throughout do not include 13% lodging tax. All prices subject to change.

Improved CampsitesPrices (per night)

Aug-Nov $34.45Dec-July $29.70Football (2 night min) $155.52Extra Tent $6.00Extra Person $3.00

Water/Electricity Only

Aug-Nov $29.70Aug-Nov (Fri&Sat) $33.26Dec-July $22.57Dec-July (Fri&Sat) $26.14Extra Tent $6.00Extra Person $3.00

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This information is proudly presented by the Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau, a non-profit service organization driving economic

success and enhancing the quality of life in our community through tourism and travel.

Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau714 E Glenn Avenue

Auburn, AL 36830334.887.8747 | 866.880.8747

aotourism.com | [email protected]

Chewacla State Park was originally constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (C.C.C.) between the years of 1934 - 1938, as part of F.D.R.’s New Deal Program aimed at alleviating the effects of the Great Depression.

Facts:• There are six cabins, 36 hook up campsites and 10

primitive campsites• Chewacla’s lake is 26 acres, and fishing is allowed with

Alabama Fishing License• Personal boats are allowed but not gas engines • Two waterfalls, one man-made and one natural• Diverse geology such as gneiss boulders and marble• More than eight miles of walking trails and 26 miles of

mountain bike trails • Multiple geocaches lie within 696 acres• Structures from the C.C.C. still exist within the park,

including the original C.C.C. water tower

• Two-night minimum on weekends and three-night minimum holiday weekends

• Extra bedroom with a full size bed in Cabin 2, and extra room with two full size beds available in Cabin 4

• Cabin 4 is the only ADA compliant cabin and features a wooden deck with lake view

• Reservations require first night’s deposit, refundable within 72 hours’ notice. ($4 Transaction Fee charged at time of reservation is non-refundable)

• Football weekends require a two-night, non-refundable deposit upon reservation (football game call dates are posted on our website, www.alapark.com/chewacla)

• Check-in at 4 p.m. and check-out at 11 a.m. (Please call the office if conflict arises)

• Pet-friendly cabins include Cabins 1, 2 and 3

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Entrance Fees:

• Adults $4• Kids 4-11 $2• Seniors (62+) $2• Kids <3 Free

Annual Pass Fees:

• Individual Pass $100• Family Pass (6 ppl) $150 • Senior Pass (age 62+) $50

*Passes run from date of purchase for one full year.

Park Features

Rental Fees:

• Pavilions $55/day• Canoes/Paddle Boats $7/hr*• C.C.C Area $100/day*

* C.C.C. rates differ for overnight stays and for scout troops. Boat rentals dependent upon staffing

Lower Pavilion

• Located near the playground and mountain bike pump track

• Only pavilion with a wood burning fireplace• Two charcoal grills• Situated alongside Moore’s Mill Creek

C.C.C. Group Area

• Located on three acres of original C.C.C campground • The only day-use area also available for night rental• Includes a bathroom, two charcoal grills and

two pavilions

• Cabins

• Camping

• RV Camping

• Canoeing

• Fishing

• Parking

• Pavilion

• C.C.C. Camping

• Bathhouse/Restroom

• Picnic Areas

• Playground

• RV Storage

• Ranger Station

• Scenic Overlook

• Swimming

• Mountain Biking

• Pump Track/Skills Tracks

• Hank/Graham Creek Crossing

Pavilion Information

Upper Pavilion• Largest of the park’s pavilions• Located near a large grassy knoll• Equipped with water and electricity• Close to heated bathrooms• BBQ pit and a charcoal grill• Short hike to the waterfall

Beach Pavilion • Located adjacent to Chewacla Lake’s swimming area and

boat rentals• Restrooms• One charcoal grill

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