Spookapalooza Weekend At DeSoto State Park
Spookapalooza Pumpkin Carving Contest 2024
DeSoto State Park is glad to host the 14th Annual Spookapalooza Pumpkin Carving Contest! Entries will be judged on overall appearance, creativeness, neatness, and originality. Entries can have any theme or design, i.e., Halloween, nature, fall season, etc. All ages may enter contest. Date: Entries must be turned in no later than 12:00 noon on Saturday, October 26th 2024 to be judged. Turn in at DeSoto’s Country Store on County Road 89-table will be set up on porch. Winners will be announced on Sunday, October 27th via DeSoto’s Facebook/Instagram(#desotostatepark) Entries may be picked up at the DSP Country Store on Sunday, October 27th. Free and Open to all ages. Email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov for any details.
Spooktacular Campsite Contest 2024
Campers in DeSoto State Park have been decorating their campsites with Halloween decorations for years……now there is a campsite decorating contest! Decorate your site with the most original and creative Halloween décor you can find … you might win a prize! The best decorated sites will win great prizes like free camping and more-there will be a 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winner, as well as Most Creative to boost that competitive spark! Winners will be announced on Sunday, October 27th via DeSoto’s Facebook/Instagram(#desotostatepark) Winners will be contacted via email or phone
Regulations: We ask that decor remains on the individual sites and does not bleed over into others sites, roadways, trails, etc. Décor must be completely removed from site at camper checkout-PLEASE no glitter/confetti, paint, toilet paper or other materials that cause damage to the park. Please help us observe Leave No Trace in the park where we can, especially with picking up litter.
Trick or Treating in DeSoto State Park’s Improved Campground
Wear your favorite costume if you wish! Candy stations are located through-out the campground, where campers will be handing out candy. Parking is very limited to the public inside the campground, so for those that don’t mind walking we suggest parking at DeSoto’s Country Store or Picnic Area and walking up to the Lower loop via the gold trail (path behind Country Store) or the silver trail at the end of the store’s parking lot. Campground gates will open at 3:00 pm, no public entry will be allowed before 3:00 pm & after 5:30 p.m. Please do not line up at the gate prior to 3:00(no vehicles will be allowed in prior to 3:00).
PLEASE NOTE: In the Improved Campground, the upper & lower loop will be CLOSED TO VEHICLE TRAFFIC from 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Parking can be found at the campground bathhouses and along the roadsides in the campground. Please note parking is limited and in the past this event has had very high visitation. Please be courteous and do not park vehicles on campsites or on the road leading to the store. Email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov for any details needed.
