Oak Mountain State Park: Alabama's Outdoor Playground

Getting There

• Driving

  From Birmingham, travel south on I-65 to exit 246 for AL-119/Cahaba Valley Rd [5]. Turn right onto AL-119 S, then left onto Oak Mountain Park Rd [5]. At the traffic circle, take the third exit onto John Findlay Dr, then right onto Terrace Dr to enter the park [5]. Alternatively, from the US 280 corridor, a new entry gate is available on Belcher Drive, across from North Shelby Baptist Church [19]. Entrance fees are $5 per adult (ages 12-61), $2 for children (ages 4-11) and seniors (62+). Ages 3 and under, active military, retired military, and veterans are free [3, 5]. Pelham residents may have discounted carload admission [2]. Expect some delays during peak times and special events [2]. Parking is available throughout the park at various trailheads and attractions [4]. A new parking lot is also available at the US 280 entrance [17, 19].

• Public Transport

  While there is no direct public transportation to Oak Mountain State Park, you can take a Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) bus to a nearby location such as the intersection of US-31 and AL-119 in Pelham, and then take a taxi or ride-sharing service to the park entrance. The taxi/ride-share cost from this point would be approximately $15-$25. Check the BJCTA website for current bus routes and schedules. Keep in mind that this option may involve a significant amount of walking or waiting.