Events
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
May 3-5
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
May. 3, 2024 - May. 5, 2024
Wildflower Saturday at DeSoto State Park
Spring will be in full bloom when Desoto State Park in Ft. Payne, Alabama, hosts its annual Wildflower Saturday on May 3-4, 2024. Join the park staff and wildflower experts for a day of guided hikes and more.
May. 3, 2024 - May. 5, 2024
EcoWild Outdoor Expo in Mobile May 10-12
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is excited to announce our sponsorship of the inaugural EcoWild Outdoor Expo in Mobile! The show will take place May 10-12, 2024, at the Mobile Convention Center.
May. 10, 2024 - May. 12, 2024
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
May 17-19
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
May. 17, 2024 - May. 19, 2024
Each year, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources designates a Free Fishing Day for the public to fish recreationally in public waters without a fishing license. This year, Free Fishing Day takes place on June 8.
Jun. 8, 2024 - Jun. 8, 2024
Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
On Saturday, June 15, the Wehle Tract will open for hiking, horseback riding and fishing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fishing is allowed in the Nature Center Pond, Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake during Open Trails and Fishing weekends.
Jun. 15, 2024 - Jun. 15, 2024
Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
On Saturday, July 20, the Wehle Tract will open for hiking, horseback riding and fishing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fishing is allowed in the Nature Center Pond, Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake during Open Trails and Fishing weekends.
Jul. 20, 2024 - Jul. 20, 2024
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
September 6-8
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Sep. 6, 2024 - Sep. 8, 2024
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
September 20-22
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Sep. 20, 2024 - Sep. 22, 2024
Saturday, September 28, is National Public Lands Day.
Sep. 28, 2024 - Sep. 28, 2024
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
October 4-6
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Oct. 4, 2024 - Oct. 6, 2024
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
October 18-20
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Oct. 18, 2024 - Oct. 20, 2024
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
November 1-3
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Nov. 1, 2024 - Nov. 3, 2024
Camping, Open Trails and Fishing at the Forever Wild Wehle Tract
November 15-17
Gate opens at 2p.m. on Friday for camping and closes at dark.
The gate opens on Saturday at 8 a.m. for Open Trails and Fishing and closes at dark (bank fishing at Blue Heron Lake and Wood Duck Lake until 4p.m.).
Nov. 15, 2024 - Nov. 17, 2024