Here's an update of Joe Wheeler State Park. The campground and day use area were heavily damaged by a tornado on December 16, 2019. But Section A of the campground will open May 22nd. 43 full service hook up sites will be available for $30 per night plus taxes and fees and $175 for a week. Sections B & C will remain closed. The new 8 mile loop Scenic Trail also known as the Awesome Trail is now open. The newly renovated Camp Store will open with the campground. The campground will remain open through October 31st at which time the entire campground will undergo a complete renovation and reopen in 2021. The day use area will remain closed as debris clean up continues. See the photos and video below.
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Drone photo of the day use area which remains closed. Trees have been cleared but damage is still very evident. Most structures are damaged or destroyed. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
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Drone video of campground and day use are
Drone video showing progress of tornado damage cleanup . Park Superintendent Chad Davis and Facilities supervisor Haley Newton talk about the progress of the cleanup and future renovations of the areas.
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A new 8 mile loop trail opened last week. It's called the Joe Wheeler State Park Scenic Trail but hikers have call it the Awesome Trail. Photos of improvements Joe Wheeler State Park after the December 2019 F1 tornado destroyed portions of the park. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
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Campground and day use area before and after tree removal video
Campground and day use area before and after tree removal. Drone video comparing the areas before and after tree removal.
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Campground Section A will open May 22 with 43 full hook-up camp sites. Section A was spared any damage from the December 2019 tornado. The campground with remain open until October 31st. Cost is $30 per night plus taxes and fees or a weekly rate of $175 plus taxes and fees. All sites are heavily shaded. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
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The campground camp store will open on May 22 along with the campground section A. The store has been remodeled and updated with new shelves and wall treatments. It stocks a variety of camping supplies. Photos of improvements Joe Wheeler State Park after the December 2019 F1 tornado destroyed portions of the park. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
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Drone photo of Camperground sections B & C . This area of the campground took a direct hit from the tornado. All of the downed trees have been removed. Renovation will begin in November. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
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Damage to the Day Use Area after most of the downed trees have been removed. Damage to pavilions and other structures. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
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Campground Section A will open May 22 with 43 full hook-up camp sites. Section A was spared any damage from the December 2019 tornado. The campground with remain open until October 31st. Cost is $30 per night plus taxes and fees or a weekly rate of $175 plus taxes and fees. All sites are heavily shaded. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
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Drone photo of Camperground sections B & C . This area of the campground took a direct hit from the tornado. All of the downed trees have been removed. Renovation will begin in November. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
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A new 8 mile loop trail opened last week. It's called the Joe Wheeler State Park Scenic Trail but hikers have call it the Awesome Trail. Photos of improvements Joe Wheeler State Park after the December 2019 F1 tornado destroyed portions of the park. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
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Drone photo of the day use area which remains closed. Trees have been cleared but damage is still very evident. Most structures are damaged or destroyed. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
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Drone photo of the day use area which remains closed. Trees have been cleared but damage is still very evident. Most structures are damaged or destroyed. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
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Campground Section B loop showing where the tree debris has been removed. Across the water is the Day Use Area. Renovation will start November 1. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
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The campground camp store will open on May 22 along with the campground section A. The store has been remodeled and updated with new shelves and wall treatments. It stocks a variety of camping supplies. Photos of improvements Joe Wheeler State Park after the December 2019 F1 tornado destroyed portions of the park. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
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Drone photo of the day use area which remains closed. Trees have been cleared but damage is still very evident. Most structures are damaged or destroyed. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
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Trees continue to be cleared in the Day Use area of the park. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
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Photos of improvements Joe Wheeler State Park after the December 2019 F1 tornado destroyed portions of the park. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
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Photos of improvements Joe Wheeler State Park after the December 2019 F1 tornado destroyed portions of the park. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
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Damage to the Day Use Area after most of the downed trees have been removed. Damage to pavilions and other structures. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
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A view of Section B Campground. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
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A view of Section B Campground. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
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A new 8 mile loop trail opened last week. It's called the Joe Wheeler State Park Scenic Trail but hikers have call it the Awesome Trail. Photos of improvements Joe Wheeler State Park after the December 2019 F1 tornado destroyed portions of the park. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
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The campground camp store will open on May 22 along with the campground section A. The store has been remodeled and updated with new shelves and wall treatments. It stocks a variety of camping supplies. Photos of improvements Joe Wheeler State Park after the December 2019 F1 tornado destroyed portions of the park. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
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A new 8 mile loop trail opened last week. It's called the Joe Wheeler State Park Scenic Trail but hikers have call it the Awesome Trail. Photos of improvements Joe Wheeler State Park after the December 2019 F1 tornado destroyed portions of the park. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
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Drone photo of the day use area which remains closed. Trees have been cleared but damage is still very evident. Most structures are damaged or destroyed. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
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Drone photo of the day use area which remains closed. Trees have been cleared but damage is still very evident. Most structures are damaged or destroyed. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
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Leaving campground section A too section B. You can see the difference after the trees debris was cleared. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
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The campground camp store will open on May 22 along with the campground section A. The store has been remodeled and updated with new shelves and wall treatments. It stocks a variety of camping supplies. Photos of improvements Joe Wheeler State Park after the December 2019 F1 tornado destroyed portions of the park. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
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Damage to the Day Use Area after most of the downed trees have been removed. This is the very popular beach area and beach pavilion. Tentative plans are to expand this area during renovation. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
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A new 8 mile loop trail opened last week. It's called the Joe Wheeler State Park Scenic Trail but hikers have call it the Awesome Trail. Photos of improvements Joe Wheeler State Park after the December 2019 F1 tornado destroyed portions of the park. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
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Photos of improvements Joe Wheeler State Park after the December 2019 F1 tornado destroyed portions of the park. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
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