Beautiful spot of heaven outside Huntsville. Picnic areas, hiking and riding trails, scenic views over the land below. Cabins and camping sites. A great day stop as well. Not too busy in the fall with spectaular grand views of the fall change. Entry fee assessed at the front gate. 2 seniors and 2 veterans was a whopping 4 bucks.

Beautiful trails, plenty of levels of hiking difficulty depending on your level of ability, good campgrounds. Primitive campgrounds were easy to access and set up in (but come prepared that most are a good walk from any restroom facilities) and had reasonable access to the two nearest trails (which then interconnected with many others). Saw lots of wildlife: birds, butterflies, deer, and so on. The NA Japanese Garden was lovely and would likely make a beautiful place for a wedding. The overlooks had great views. There were plenty of quiet places to sit and enjoy nature and I loved my camping trip here!Only negatives I experienced were some broken glass in the campsite and a little trash on the trails, and that the firewood sold there seems to be kept in a unit exposed to the environment and so the firewood I purchased was damp and wouldnt light.

We drove in after a long day on the road. There are two approaches to the park... If youre pulling a trailer make sure you take the one without all the hairpin turns. Itll be easier! Great park. Very organized. Welcoming camp host. This photo is the overlook to the city. Pretty cool camping and looking down on a city.

Just got back from our camping trip at Monte Sano.... I cant say enough good things about this Park and camp ground. It is one of the most pristine parks I have been to. The grounds are very well kept. It has been so nice to get away and truly enjoy nature to its fullest. Thank you to the staff that keep this Park working and looking so nice. Sincerely, A Happy Camper! ️

This is an outstanding camp ground. The site I was on was almost perfectly level, I didnt even mess with leveling blocks. Make sure you hit the Home Depot down the road to get some heat treated firewood to bring with you though - the wood there is damp and expensive. Beautiful area with plenty of hiking and even a mountain bike trail (I didnt get a chance to use either but they were pretty popular based in the cars parked in the areas of the trail heads). I highly recommend this area.

What a great time! Me and my husband love to go outdoors and this is one of our favorite places in Huntsville just to get some fresh air.

Beautiful park with many things to do. As a word of caution for anyone attempting the 2 hour Holloway trail, please make sure to bring plenty of water, food, and cell phone battery. More people than you think attempt to do the trail with none of those and they are often found exhausted, completely dehydrated, and suffering from / about to suffer from heat injuries / strokes within the middle of the trail. It isn’t that difficult of a trail and can be completed by almost anyone but many people don’t realize how much fluids and energy you are losing on a 2 hour hike. Bring the necessary supplies. Always be prepared. Even the easiest of trails can become nightmares if you are unprepared and unpredictable storms hit out of nowhere. Don’t be that person who passes out in the middle, needs to have 911 called for them, and have the rescue crew go all the way into the trail to save you or have a helicopter crew pick you up.

Not only multiple trails to choose from but there are grills, camp grounds, picnic areas, bike trails, and lodging houses for whatever type of adventure youre looking for. Including a playground for the kids and disc golf. Enjoy the outdoors again!

Beautiful serene place to take the family. Truley enjoyable. Great for all ages. The playground was great for our baby. The scenic views were awe inspiring. Quaint cabins and great trails.

Monte Sano State Park is a good Alabama state park. We used water and electric site for our camper. There are not very many full hookup sites. All of the sights are good; wooded with plenty of shade. Bath house was nice and clean. There are very nice trails to hike. The Japanese garden is great. My family really enjoyed our stay. There are plenty of attractions in the area, especially if you like caves.

The most beautiful place in Huntsville Alabama. If you love nature, hiking and biking, come here. And bring your dogs! Very pet friendly. Amazing views and scenery!

During our visit to US space and rocket center we decided to drive through this park and we had no expectations. It was February winter time, but still the park was so beautiful.There is $5 per adult and $2 for kids ages 5 - 12, but its all worth it. The park is huge, very scenic and very well maintained.Super friendly people around the park, lots and lots of hiking trails, lot of view points, lots to see around within driving distance.There are campground, cabins, museum, observatory areas, amazing spot for bird watching, then there is Japanese garden.The restrooms clean and well maintained.Very happy with our visit and sure to come back!

Fantastic camping area! Sites were very clean and the restroom/shower/laundry building was spotless! The added electrical and water at the site really came in handy. The site was large and accommodated our 2 room tent without issue. We only stayed one night, but the check in and check out process was smooth. We will definitely be planning another (longer) excursion.

Beautiful park! We visited for a Mountain Bike race and loved the trails and the facilities! Would definitely like to come back and explore some more!

Lots of hiking here. Some cool trails. Nice large sites with deer thru out the park. 4 came right thru our site and saw 8 in the campground the morning we left. Planetarium was closed due to covid. Would have enjoyed that Japanese garden was extremely cool. We did planetarium in Huntsville on a Friday night at the space center. Very cool. Many things to do in Huntsville.

A great place to go hiking either by yourself or with a group of people. $5 per person to enter. They have trails with varying degrees of difficulty. I saw many people walking and hiking but I also saw a good number of people mountain biking. I went in the fall before the leaves fell and it was difficult to see out on the horizon but the view under the tree canopy was still worth it. There are rock shelves and look out points.

Beautiful fall day hike, they have trails for all...from beginners to experienced. They have all the amenties you would want. There is an entrance fee...be aware of that.

I should rate as a 1 star so no one else will go, but I have to admit that this place has become one of our favorite go to places for RV camping. Top notch camp store and friendly folks. Verizon coverage gets a 1-2 star, but that makes it nice to unplug. Incredible trails and views, which I would say, makes it one of the better gems in North AL.

Monte Sano offers a number of trails that vary in length, difficulty, and views. Some trails allow bikes as well. We love to go for a hike here with our dogs and try out different trails. Its a great place to go for a local day hike. The trails are well maintained. Just be aware that there is an entrance fee.

This is a beautiful park and well worth visiting. I do caution that the roads into the park are narrow, steep and curvy but doable. One VERY important warning. If you are pulling a camper. Follow the directions on their website, NOT your GPS. Your GPS tends to lead you up the backside of the mountain which is not allowed for anything other than the smallest of campers. It has one switch back turn that is so sharp youd need borh lanes to get around. Most sites are 30 amp with water (no sewer). 95% of the sites are easy to park on. Enjoy!

One of my favorite parks in the state of Alabama. Took a day trip here and fell in love instantly! The trails are fun, the place is clean, the staff are friendly. There is plenty to do if you are looking for a fun outdoor adventure.

Beautiful state park. Not my favorite, but a good place to visit. Went for the arts and crafts fair today, it was amazing!! They had over 150 booths set up with everything from fiber, wood, steel, jewelry, painting, photography and so much more. There were so many one of a kind items here!The port-a-potties were cleaner than the restrooms, I recommend using those. There were a LOT of people in attendance and only three or four stalls in the latrines, its easy to see how they can get dirty quick.Food options were slim but decent. There was a BBQ truck, a truck with a variety of food and a gyro truck. Plus all the sweet stuff.There was a huge playground and activities for the kids. Pets were allowed on leash. There werent too many places to sit, I recommend bringing your own chair. But it was an amazingly great time!!!!

This was a lovely park. It did cost $5 per person but once you get in, you can see why. It’s kept very clean and has lots of things to do. There’s a huge disc golf course and some nice walking trails. On the Fire Trail, there’s a beautiful Japanese Tea Garden with its own zen garden. Make sure you get a map or take a picture of one.

This is a great place to get out and hike! It’s got a little something for everyone! I love the scenic overlooks too! Very well maintained and every staff member I have met has been super friendly! I would recommend this place 10 time over! It has camping spots as well and cabins you can rent!

We rented a cabin Sun July 26 for a spur of the moment mini staycation.All staff was friendly and helpful.cabin was clean well outfitted and comfortable.We had not been to the Japanese garden in several years and were happy to see it all cleaned up!

The park is really amazing. The views are hilarious. For those who love spending time outside, I recommend. I found it so much easier to zone when I did yoga on the bridge, something about the beautiful views, wind, nature, and sounds made my whole day.

Monte Sano Art Festival is worth visiting. Last day for this years event is September 13, 2020 from 9 am to 4 pm. Artisan crafts for sale, food trucks, live music, dog friendly. Note that face masks are required. (Unless youre a dog!)

Beautiful state park. We visited in our fifth wheel and got a full hookup site #82 with 50 amp situated on a bluff. Highly recommend this site and campground. Campground is large and sites and spread out nicely. Tons of forest within the grounds and there is a ton of walking paths and biking to enjoy. From the campground there is a view of Huntsville you must see. Office was pleasant and our stay was a great one.

My girlfriend and I recently went to visit this state park in Alabama while on vacation to visit her father. Our original plan was to simply check out the view of Huntsville from the peak, however we opened the geochache website and discovered that there was one hidden with in the park. We spent nearly an hour hunting this down until we finally found it. :) It was an excellent adventure and a fun way to see the park.

I am grateful to live down the street from this amazing park! The views are stunning, and the network of trails that connects with the Land Trust gives plenty of opportunities for hiking, climbing, scrambling, etc. If youre in the area, it is definitely worth the 5 dollar donation to spend time at the park.

Great trials out here, even though they were having a hiking event and half of the trails were blocked off it was still a good ride. Its in a really great location. State park fees of 5$ of course, well worth. And will be visiting again. Great scenic views, trails had many variations and was a pleasure to ride.

Love that the trails are well laid out without feeling like you’re on a paved walking trail. Signage is relatively good and trails are well maintained. Our dog loved getting to go with us! It seemed a little high for some walking trails and not being a real mountain. Otherwise, we had a wonderful time and the weather was lovely for some outdoor adventuring!

This is a beautiful park with a nice playground, an 18 hole disc golf course, a picnic area, a Japanese tea garden, and many trails to walk. There is a $5 admission for adults and the price is well worth it!!

Nice trails and you can bring your dog, jog or any out door activities

Absolutely gorgeous. The view is spectacular. Well worth the trip

Spectacular park. Usually a 3 night minimum on holiday weekends for the campgrounds but there was a site available online for one night. Called the park and it was mine

Very nice park, sites were easy to get into. Enjoyed our stsy

Great campground with helpful and friendly Staff. Much cooler up at the campground than down in Huntsville. Lots to do in Huntsville, so be sure to camp here or rent a cabin when you come.

Full of bugs, they refused to refund me, gave me clean linens to change myself. For $130/ night, I was not impressed. Especially since we ended up sleeping in the car!!!

Pretty. This is in the Japanese Garden. Very cool. Short easy trail.

Nice... nice... nice. Laid back and has that state park retro feel.

Camped there for 4 days. Nice campground. Beautiful place! You are in a forest with no city noise but less than 10 miles to Huntsville. Has great hiking and biking trails!

Love knowing this is pretty much my back yard beautiful park.

Its beautiful here.

I have always enjoyed hiking and Monte Sano definitely is an amazing place to visit, see and experience. Facilities are clean, grounds are well kept. The staff are kind and helpful. The scenery is the best stuff of God. We loved Monte Sano so much we were married at the lodge 6 years ago. Our family loves it and so does our, now, 3 year-old. This is the place we think of when we think of special events, bringing our camper, taking special event photos and being the closest we can get to God, on Earth. Any entrance fee is used for upkeep of the property and is more than worth it. $5 per adult, $3 for students, $2 for children 4 and over (I believe.) There are public bathrooms on premises and the camp grounds are well taken care of. Please throw your trash in the garbage cans and be kind to the people working the entrance. They are not there by force but by choice to help. They do not get enough thanks for all that they volunteer to do!

Great park, great view. Has a really nice Disc golf course that was fun to play. Friend family environment.

We had an awesome camping adventure! Nice clean campsites and beautiful scenery.

The trees was beautiful up there colors were awesome

Very peaceful quite place Im from California was looking for a nice place to see nature and hike. The people are very kind. We saw deer everywhere. I took my two kids with me to explore we loved it and took some fruit for a picnic. So much to see not enough time ill be back . Gos bless.

Plenty of room to distance from others. Beautifully maintained!

Best kept secret. We had a great time hiking and playing at the playground. The restrooms were disgusting, but great experience.

Always a great place to spend the weekend. Service Members and Veterans with Military ID get in free. The grounds are always clean. If you do like to challenge yourself on trails make sure you have the right shoes on. Lots of steep areas. The trails were clearly marked and in some areas with bright paint. Over all this is always a go-to place to bring family and enjoy the outdoors.

We had fantastic weather and theres plenty of hiking and biking for all levels

Love the place, just for a clear thought or just to get out during this pandemic is great

This place is hard to get to. But once you are here its the best experience you can have. It brings out the inner child in you. Look at the stars and planets and find out about the telescope that has evolved over the years. The director and other volunteers did a great job in explaining everything slowly to everyone.

Great place to camp, hike, and enjoy nature right in the heart of Huntsville!

Incredible weekend getaway for anyone that loves the mountains ! A beautiful, Incredible place to stay

AMAZING....Views, camp staff and sites. Full hookups at select sites. Day of camping reservations need to be called in and not booked on line.

Tons of trails stones cut trail was awesome also a pretty good lookout point is up near the Von Braun Planetarium

We did the stone cuts trail (2.4mi loop) with three kids (3-8) and they did great. The stone cuts area is really neat and worth the easy hike. The cabins in this area look neat as well, and have great views. Id like to go back to stay there for a night or two.

I loved hiking there...very beautiful and peaceful. I was able to get some great shots as well.

Beautiful mountain top with great views and trail systems both hiking and biking.

My first time camping & I have enjoyed it.

Great place for the family. Very well maintained and dog friendly.

Very beautiful state park. I can remember going to this park as a child. I have always enjoyed its beauty. The hiking trails are great. This park offers easy access, and its just right outside of Huntsville. If you love nature and the beauty it has to offer, then you will love Monte Sano State Park. I highly recommended this place for people of all ages.

This weekend was my second camping trip here. I like their primitive camping spots better than Joe Wheeler. Less bugs and more privacy. This past weekend it was packed, but that was because they had some event going on. In general, it is much more peaceful. The grounds and restrooms are well maintained.

Beautiful place to hike. We took a somewhat moderate trail without difficulty.

Loved this place since I was a kid. Just wish they didnt charge so much to get it up top

Beautiful wooded mountain top with trails galore, camping, Japanese garden, and meeting and banquet hall.

Beautiful park! Cabins are great & so cute! Office staff very friendly & helpful. We had a very relaxing, enjoyable 4 night stay just before Christmas. Looking forward to our next visit to Monte Sano State Park hopefully during dryer weather. We highly recommend this State Park with all its trails, Japanese Tea Garden, Planetarium, cabins, etc. The views here are breath taking!

Beautiful up here and a huge playground. Great for hiking, picnics, bike riding, or just a casual stroll. Brought all the kids and the dog too.

Great family fun! Hikes, trail biking, bike park, gardens, nice camp sites.

Wonderful place to go see. Help is everywhere and good people. Go there every chance I can

Great little State park. It will keep you coming back for more. I have hiked some trails, attended art events, saw the japanese sculpture garden, and saw the overlook. The North Loop Plateau trail is easy and shows you just about the whole main park.I plan on going back to do more trails (check the All Trails app), camp at the campground, rent a cabin, the Von Bron Planetarium, and any events that happen.

Great trails and beautiful scenery! The Land Trust and the Parks Dept. do a great job of maintaining our natural places in Huntsville!

Beautiful large park. Had a little difficulty finding the campground because the GPS took us the wrong way.. But we easily found it. Really enjoyed the campground.

One beautiful mountain. So many wonderful trails. Nice sunset view over Huntsville. The ranger staff was quite helpful. My dad was born at the foot of this mountain. I grew up listening to the stories and seeing many aspects of this special place.

Really cool park with lots to offer.

Amazing park! Hiking and mountain biking a must for anyone. Trails were well marked, and clean. The park was lovely this time of year. We plan to return!

Love this state park so much! The husband and I just spent a great day at the arts and craft festival. Such a beautiful location to display artist talent.

I love this State Park. Hiked a trail with my brother and his wife. Arrowhead trail. It was awesome for my first time. This state park is huge and had tons of trails. It would take weeks to do everyone of them and if I had the time I would. Definitely want to go back and see and hike more of the trails when I have more time.. it is definitely beautiful and I cant wait to get back to it. Some of the most beautiful scenery Ive seen in awhile, trails full of luscious greens to vibrant colors of miss on downed trees, to mini cliffs that you can scale up, there is something for each and everyone to do at this park. Ever in Huntsville do yourself a favor and support and Explore your state park. I promise you wont regret it. Also please pick up after yourselves, Keep your parks beautiful, Leave no trace!

My Great Dane, my girlfriend and I went to the hikers parking lot area for our hike. I was pleased with it. The trails aren’t so bad, but you do need to watch out for branches and loose roots, you can easily trip over them and hurt yourself. The trails are peaceful, only thing that truly bothered me was just the fact that you had to stop and yield to the bikers coming through pretty often. So at times it’s almost too much. But besides that, the views are amazing. It’s peaceful. I had fun.

This was our first time at a campground with a truck but it was inexpensive with beautiful surroundings and nice bathhouses. You’d have thought we landed in a spaceship based on some of the reactions we got as we drove in. One guy even said, “Hey, that’s not a camper,” as we drove by. We had some trouble with our newer 30 amp power cord and their old style boxes so the park staff loaned us a cord. They also made sure we knew which way to come in with our tall truck so we wouldn’t have clearance problems. We’ll be back.

This State park is very beautiful and maintained. It had a lot if activities and sites to see. The Rangers were nice. The trails were easy to walk. The map they give you is really good and it tells you how difficult some trails are.The only thing I didnt enjoy wasnt anything to do with the park, it was the other people there. There was a group of young adults blaring music on this beautiful hiking trail. I didnt say thing... but it did make me sad. I love hearing the wilderness and those people were playing their music too loud. Also when they were leaving they blared it through their car speakers v e r y. L o u d l y.The park was great, but some of the people/tourist have 0 respect/ understanding of how others feel.Pro tip. Dont play music on hiking trails. You upset people. Unless its like calm stuff.. not aggressively loud :/ get earbuds

A great state park with lots of trails and recreation opportunities. Hiking, walking and biking trails are spread throughout the area.

Always a great place to camp and hike.

Was good had fun camping an a birthday party

Real awesome place. Take a weekend and visit the place to have some peace time or to have some adventure time in one of the hiking trails.

Its all right but rv spots are small and can get crowded. Lots of traffic at times.

Nice place for some outdoor fun. Its a great place for camping, hiking and picnics.

Loved it!!!!! Such a beautiful place with lovely cabins and beautiful trails to walk. Came with the kids and we all left relaxed and at peace. Lovely park.

Beautiful park. Must see place to visit if you are in Huntsville. Spend an hour or an afternoon. You wont regret it.

Very quiet, secluded cabins and a friendly, helpful staff.

A beautiful state park with very nice campground sites. We didnt get to see much of the park because we spent time at a family reunion in Madison, but would love to come back and explore the trails in cooler weather.

Beautiful park. This park has great hiking trails for everyone to enjoy with varying difficulty.

Always excellent. One of the best parts of the city.

Monte Sano is such a beautiful state park on the edge of Huntsville. My husband mountain bikes there nearly every week. Lots of unique hiking trails. The lodge is really nice for events. Love the art festival every fall.

Lovin every minute of it.

We cant camped in our tent. Took our dogs for walks. We especially like the Flower Garden Walk. The view is amazing. The staff are all very friendly and helpful.

Nice and cool today. Great place to stay