Cherokee Rock Village

Cherokee Rock Village Cherokee Rock Village sits a top Lookout Mountain inside Cherokee County, Alabama. It is believed to have been of ceremonial importance to Native Americans.
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The site offers Rock Climbing, Hiking, Primitive Camping, Mountain Biking, and Picnicking. This rock outcropping atop Shinbone Ridge of Lookout Mountain has been known by several names over the years including Little Rock City, Sandrock, and Cherokee Rock Village. The view of Weiss Lake and the surrounding area is spectacular. Cherokee Rock Village has been popular with rock climbers since the ear

ly 1970s even before there was a road to the site. Just as with Cornwall Furnace, the society pushed for years to get the site turned into a public park. Society President, Col. Robert N. Mann, was authorized by the Cherokee County Commission to begin negotiations with Georgia Kraft to acquire the site in December, 1973. In 1974, Georgia Kraft agreed to donate the 20 acres of land that encompassed the outcropping. There were stipulations that the site had to be developed into a park and an access road had to be built to the site. The access road to the site would be built by the county. The county soon decided more land would be needed to make a usable park and negotiations resumed for additional acreage. Once again, Col. Mann began talks with Georgia Craft and The Nature Conservancy in November, 1976. In April, 1977, The Nature Conservancy purchased a total of 200 acres from Georgia Kraft for $15,000.00 for use as a public park. This 200 acres included the 20 acres that had been involved in the prior negotiations. This accomplished the Society's goal of the site being preserved as a public access area. Today, the 358 acre park remains a popular place for rock climbers, campers, hikers and other nature lovers. Some scenes for the film "Failure to Launch", starring Matthew McConaughey, were filmed at the Cherokee Rock Village. The park is owned and operated by the Public Parks and Recreation Board of Cherokee County

Prices:
Daily Admission:
Cars: $8
Passenger Vans: $16
Buses: $21

Camping:
Cars: $19 per night per vehicle
Passenger Vans: $26
Buses: $36

Cherokee Rock Village’s views never disappoint! 🥾🦎⛰️🌲
08/30/2026

Cherokee Rock Village’s views never disappoint! 🥾🦎⛰️🌲

We had some familiar faces at Cherokee Rock Village yesterday!Jonah Johnston, Trent Johnston, and Brice Bolden from TLC’...
08/30/2026

We had some familiar faces at Cherokee Rock Village yesterday!

Jonah Johnston, Trent Johnston, and Brice Bolden from TLC’s 7 Little Johnstons recently visited CRV for a rappelling lesson with Jeff from Alpine Leadership and Professional Services.

Park Board member Ronnie and his wife, Janet, spent some time with the group and helped welcome them to Cherokee Rock Village.

We were glad to have them here enjoying an afternoon of adventure at CRV! A special thanks to Jeff for leading the lesson and providing a safe and memorable experience!

08/24/2026

300 million years in the making, but it only takes one weekend to explore. 🧗‍♂️ Step into the giant sandstone mazes of Cherokee Rock Village, push your bouldering limits, and catch a sunset over Weiss Lake. 🥾🌄🏕️

My apologies for the last video; it got posted with vulgar music, and I was not aware. The video was supposed to have no audio.

08/20/2026
Man it's hot out! lf you're looking for a good reason to stay in the A/C for a few minutes, check out Part Two of our Ch...
08/16/2026

Man it's hot out! lf you're looking for a good reason to stay in the A/C for a few minutes, check out Part Two of our Cherokee Rock Village blog series.

This time, we're going back more than 300 million years as we explore the geology of Cherokee Rock Village. Learn how the sandstone formed, how the Rock Vllage took shape, and how that ancient geologic history still influences recreation, conservation, and stewardship at the park today.

Cherokee Rock Village in Leesburg, Alabama is the perfect place to camp, explore, play, and relax! Book your reservation with us today, and let the fun begin!

08/09/2026

We had an AMAZING time at CRV’s Kids Camp!!! We made seed bombs to spread around the park, hiked, climbed some rocks, and did some nature art!!! Keep an eye out for our next Kids Camp date!🌲⛰️🥾

08/02/2026

There’s nothing quite like wandering through these massive sandstone passageways and discovering hidden trails. The way the natural light filters down into these rock formations is truly surreal. It is the perfect spot for hiking, climbing, and a little weekend adventure!

Golden hours and mountain towers. Rock, road, and water all in one frame. 🌅⛰️🌲🧗⛰️A HUGE thank you to Shea Whitacre for t...
08/01/2026

Golden hours and mountain towers. Rock, road, and water all in one frame. 🌅⛰️🌲🧗

⛰️A HUGE thank you to Shea Whitacre for the AMAZING pictures!!⛰️

Address

2000 County Road 70
Leesburg, AL
35983

Telephone

(256) 523-3799

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