Fort Payne, the DeKalb County seat founded in 1836, calls itself Alabama's Mountain Town. Once known as the Sock Capital of the World, it's a 10 minute drive from camp and has what you need to restock.
Quick stops
- Supermarkets, fuel, pharmacies and a range of restaurants in town.
- Downtown for local restaurants, live music, historic sites and shopping.
- Mentone, the mountain village north of DeSoto State Park, for artisan shops and dining.
Useful numbers
- Emergencies: 911
- Fort Payne Police non-emergency line: 256-845-1414
- Campground phone: 256-997-7393
- RV repair: P&F RV Repair, 2828 County Road 51 N, Fort Payne. 256-996-5844. 10 miles from the campground entrance, a 15 minute drive.