Paul M. Grist State Park

Paul M. Grist State Park is a forested area covering more than 1,000 acres north of Selma with a lake at its center that supports swimming, fishing, and boating activities. Trails wind through the woods connecting different parts of the property and reaching the water's edge.

Workers from the Civilian Conservation Corps built the park's roads, trails, and dam in the 1930s as part of New Deal programs. The structures they created remain the backbone of the park's infrastructure today.

The park serves as a designated location on the Alabama Black Belt Birding Trail, reflecting the natural diversity of the region's wildlife species.

The park has eleven camping sites with electrical hookups, water, and sewage connections for recreational vehicles. Separate areas are available for tent camping without these utilities if you prefer a more basic setup.

Boats on the lake must use only electric trolling motors, creating a quieter and more peaceful fishing environment. This restriction allows anglers to catch bass, bluegill, and catfish without the noise of gasoline engines.

Location: Dallas County

Elevation above the sea: 105 m

Website: https://alapark.com/parks/paul-grist-state-park

GPS coordinates: 32.59806,-86.99083

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:03