Timberline Glamping Cheaha
Quick Facts
Why Cheaha Mountain
Cheaha State Park sits atop Cheaha Mountain, Alabama’s highest point at 2,407 feet above sea level, known to the Creek Nation as “the high place.” Established in 1933, it’s Alabama’s oldest state park, surrounded by nearly 393,000 acres of Talladega National Forest, with the stone Bunker Observation Tower — built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934 — marking the summit.
Timberline’s glamping tents sit inside the park itself, with genuine lake views and reliably comfortable AC, giving guests a real basecamp for exploring Alabama’s “Island in the Sky.”
What Makes It Special
- Location: Inside Cheaha State Park, Alabama’s highest point
- Setting: Mountaintop, genuine lake views
- Site type: Glamping tents
- Amenities: Mini fridge, mini-split AC, lake views, spotless bathhouse steps away, wedding-capable
- Recreation: Hiking and water activities
Pro Tips for Booking
Embrace the spotty cell service. Reviewers describe it as a feature, not a bug, for actually disconnecting on this mountaintop retreat.
Climb the Bunker Observation Tower. The 62 steps reward you with views stretching to Birmingham on a clear day.
Hike the Bald Rock Trail. It’s a favorite for reaching the Bald Rock Outlook and boardwalk.
What to Do Around Here
- The Bunker Observation Tower, marking Alabama’s highest point
- The Bald Rock Trail, leading to a boardwalk overlook
- Pulpit Rock Trail, for rock climbing and rappelling with a permit
- The Pinhoti Trail, a 335-mile route through the park
- The Civilian Conservation Corps Museum at the tower’s base
