Monte Sano State Park
| Monte Sano State Park | |
|---|---|
Dry Falls, Monte Sano State Park | |
| Location | Huntsville, Alabama, United States |
| Coordinates | 34°44′42″N 86°30′41″W / 34.74500°N 86.51139°W |
| Area | 2,140 acres (870 ha) |
| Elevation | 1,621 ft (494 m) |
| Established | 1938 |
| Administered by | Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources |
| Website | Official website |
| Designated | June 19, 1996 |
Monte Sano State Park is a public recreation area and mountaintop retreat encompassing 2,140 acres (870 ha) on the eastern portion of the top and slopes of Monte Sano Mountain on the east side of Huntsville, Alabama. The state park has 1930s-era, Civilian Conservation Corps–built rustic cottages, hiking trails and picnic areas with scenic overlooks, and modern campsites. It is managed by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.