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Talladega National Forest Lake Chinnabee Recreation Area
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Talladega National Forest Lake Chinnabee Recreation Area

Talladega National Forest · Talladega, AL

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Not far from Cheaha State park is Lake Chinnabee Recreation Area. This 17-acre lake is tucked into a pastoral valley of peacefulness. Lake Chinnabee Recreation Area offers sanitary facilities, hiking, picnicking, fishing and the Chinnabee Silent Trail connects the campground to Cheaha Wilderness. Lake Chinnabee is an ideal spot to enjoy nature for daytime recreation.

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Amenities

Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service

Pet Policy

Pets allowed on leash

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Talladega National Forest Lake Chinnabee Recreation Area

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Chinnabee Silent Trail

Chinnabee Silent Trail

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7.3 mi1,316 ftgain
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Cheaha Falls

Cheaha Falls

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2.1 mi299 ftgain
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Chinnabee Silent Trail, Pinhoti, Cave Creek, Odum Loop

Chinnabee Silent Trail, Pinhoti, Cave Creek, Odum Loop

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9.2 mi2,415 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Cheaha Mountain via Lake Trail

Cheaha Mountain via Lake Trail

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3.3 mi1,283 ftgain
TrailModerate

South Connector Hiking Trail

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0.2 mi26 ftgain
TrailEasy
Pulpit Rock Trail

Pulpit Rock Trail

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0.6 mi154 ftgain
TrailEasy

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Skyway Loop Backcountry Site Near Chinnabee

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Chinnabee Silent Trail Backcountry Site 5

Chinnabee Silent Trail Backcountry Site 5

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Chinnabee Silent Trail Backcountry Site 3

Chinnabee Silent Trail Backcountry Site 3

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Cheaha Falls Private Backcountry Campsite

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Chinnabee Silent Trail Backcountry Site 4

Chinnabee Silent Trail Backcountry Site 4

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Turnipseed Campground

Turnipseed Campground

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