Monte Sano State Park, Huntsville, Alabama
Monte Sano, Spanish for “Mountain of Health,” rises more than 1,600 feet above sea level. The mountain has attracted visitors since the mid 1820’s with the establishment of the town of Viduta, a derivative of the Spanish word “Vida,” meaning life. Viduta was home to a sanatorium and a hotel resort, Hotel Monte Sano, which opened its doors in 1887 and closed in the early 1900s due to a declining economy.
With the developments of the CCC in the 1930s came 11 stone cabins, which are still used today, picnic area and pavilions, and a stone lodge, which was destroyed by fire in 1947. February 2004 marked the completion of the reconstruction of the Monte Sano Lodge. Today all of these features are still in use and include the addition of three new cabins, one new pavilion and a campground with 89 improved camping sites.
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Cabins rent all year with a two-night minimum on weekends and a three-night minimum on holiday weekends. Of Monte Sano’s 14 cabins, cabins 1 – 11 have working stone fireplaces.We do offer a handicapped cabin that is wheelchair accessible. All cabins are one room with central heat and air and a separate shower and bathroom; kitchens include: stove, microwave, sink, refrigerator, some dishes and utensils. A double bed and a twin bed ( except Cabin 14 which has one double bed), table, chairs, loveseat and basic cable TV are provided in all of our cabins. Monte Sano staff also provide hair dryer, linens, towels, coffee maker, toaster and Iron and Ironing board for use by our cabin guest. All of our cabins provide an outdoor grill and picnic table. One rack of wood is provided October 1 thur April 1. Additional wood can be purchased for $10.00 per rack. We suggest bringing a couple of fire starter logs with you.
A minimum one night’s deposit is required for cabin reservations. Guest may use a Visa, Master Card or American Express for payments and deposits; cash, personal or business checks and money orders are also accepted. A cash deposit must be received within 5 days of the reservation date. All cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to reservation date to avoid being charged the minimum one night’s deposit.
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5105 Nolen Avenue
Huntsville
Alabama
35801
USA
- (256) 534-3757 ( Telephone )
- (256) 539-7069 ( Fax )
- 800-ALA-PARK ( Tollfree )
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