Nestled in a quiet corner of Heflin, Alabama, Cahulga Creek Park is a 176 acres of East Alabama natural beauty. Winding through the Talladega National Forest, Cahulga Creek, named for the Cane Creek Native American tribe, feeds a 100 acre watershed lake in the beautiful Cahulga Creek Park. Upon entering the park, visitors will experience a site naturally landscaped by the bordering Talladega National Forrest and rich with amenities- parking, bathrooms, picnic area, boat dock, viewing platform, hiking, and disc golf ' creating an environment attractive for both novice and expert birders. Northern Rough-winged Swallows can sometimes be seen soaring over the lake in summer, Red-bellied Woodpeckers and Kingfishers are among the year-round birds. Northern Parula, Indigo Buntings and many other migrants can be seen here each spring and fall. Orchard Orioles, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, American Goldfinch and others may be seen in the wooded areas. Eastern Kingbirds enjoy the good sightlines in the Disc Golf Course area.

The Cahulga Creek Park and Watershed has various amenities that are readily available to anyone visiting the park. The roadway leading into the park is a paved roadway, which turns into a gravel road at the entrance. There is a sign at the entrance that clearly shows the entrance to the park. As you enter the park area you will see two restrooms on the right hand side at the entrance. These restrooms are maintained by the City of Heflin Parks and Recreation Department. There are designated parking spots for boats on the left hand side across from the concrete boat ramp on the right that leads into the Cahulga Creek Watershed.

Non-gas powered boats are allowed in the lake for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, or just leisure boating. There's a small fishing pier made out of composite wood and steel on the right hand side for fishing and viewing. The pier was built in 2008. Gravel parking is available near the pier, with a concrete sidewalk for access to the pier. A dusk to dawn light is located on the pier.

As you continue down the gravel roadway, you will see a wooden pavilion which includes 2 picnic tables. There is also an information sign at the pavilion for the disc golf course and tourist information for Cleburne County. Cleburne County maps are available at the Cleburne County interpretive panel sign. Parking is available at the pavilion.

Another great spot for birding is across the lake on Campbell Street; however, there is no parking there.

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