Cleburne County: Alabama’s High Point

Cleburne County, Alabama's High Point

Adventure rises here. From the towering summit of Cheaha Mountain to the winding paths of the Pinhoti Trail, Cleburne County is a destination where nature takes center stage. Whether you’re hiking, biking, camping, or simply soaking in the scenic beauty, you’ll find space to breathe and room to roam. With charming communities, rich Southern hospitality, and a refreshing blend of heritage and modern flair, Cleburne County offers an escape that’s as enriching as it is unforgettable. Come explore where Alabama reaches higher.

Cleburne County, Alabama's High Point

Places to Eat

Cleburne County, Alabama's High Point

Places to Stay

Cleburne County, Alabama's High Point

Things to Do

Cleburne County, Alabama's High Point | Community Calendar

Events

Places to Eat

Almost Italy Italian Cuisine
910 Ross St, Heflin, AL 36264

Bojangles
6647 AL-46, Heflin, AL 36264

Caledonia’s Place
13236 US-78, Fruithurst, AL 36262

Cheaha Country Store
3412 US-431, Heflin, AL 36264

DamnYankees
2190 Almon St, Heflin, AL 36264

Elevated Grounds
816 Ross St, Heflin, AL 36264

Fruithurst Family Restaurant & General Store
15995 US-78, Fruithurst, AL 36252

Hacienda San Antonio Mexican Restaurant
3517 US-78, Heflin, AL 36264

Hunt Brothers Pizza
2216 Almon St, Heflin, AL 36264
7000 AL-46, Heflin, AL 36264

Jack’s Family Restaurant
115 Ross St, Heflin, AL 36264

Lost Creek Mercantile & Provisions
10505 Co Rd 10, Ranburne, AL 36273

Marie’s BBQ House
1414 Almon St, Heflin, AL 36264

McDonald’s
1816 Almon St, Heflin, AL 36264

Papa’s Pizza To Go
41 Owen Cir, Heflin, AL 36264

Piggly Wiggly
800 Ross St, Heflin, AL 36264

Rhythm Cafe
1221 Almon St, Heflin, AL 36264

Red Hollow Brewery
10505 Co Rd 10, Ranburne, AL 36273

Shoal Creek Market and Grill
11015 US-78, Heflin, AL 36264

Subway
1945 Almon St, Heflin, AL 36264

Sweet Southern Market
350 Spirit Dr, Heflin, AL 36264

Vallarta Mexican Restaurant
1921 Almon St, Heflin, AL 36264

W M Grocery Deli
1221 Almon St, Heflin, AL 36264

Places to Stay

America’s Best Value Inn
1957 Almon St, Heflin, AL 36264

Cane Creek RV Park
5002 AL-46, Heflin, AL 36264

Coleman Lake
County Road 553D Fruithurst, AL 36262

Cheaha State Park
19644 AL-281, Delta, AL 36258

Georgia-Bama RV Park
2196 Almon St, Heflin, AL 36264

Love’s RV Hookup
6647 AL-46, Heflin, AL 36264

Tallapoosa River RV & Outdoor Center
9673 AL-46, Heflin, AL 36264

Local VRBOs

Things to Do

Shopping

A Little Bit of Something
542 Ross St, Heflin, AL 36264
3850 Hwy. 46, Heflin, AL 36264

BAMA Guns & Outfitters
1556 Almon St, Heflin, AL 36264

Bell Ringer Florist
606 Ross St, Heflin, AL 36264

Buddy’s Sports Country
8401 US-431, Heflin, AL 36264

Butlers Tack
559 Co Rd 98, Ranburne, AL 36273

Farmporium
2621 Co Rd 45, Ranburne, AL 36273

Full + Life Co.
29 Owen Cir Suite C, Heflin, AL 36264

Dixie General Store
5752 US-431, Heflin, AL 36264

Don’s Pawn Shop
191 Burns St, Heflin, AL 36264

Final Touch Outdoors
7349 AL-9, Heflin, AL 36264

Heflin Vendor’s Mall
553 Ross St, Heflin, AL 36264

Rainouts
1219 Almon St, Heflin, AL 36264

Ruby Mae’s Arrangements & Antiques
985 Ross St, Heflin, AL 36264

TownCreek Market & More
3696 Hwy 78, Heflin, AL 36264

Trends Boutique on Main
1044 Ross St, Heflin, AL 36264

Activities

Bennett Farms
1073 Co Rd 13, Heflin, AL 36264

Cahulga Creek Park
343 Mountain St, Heflin, AL 36264

Cheaha State Park
19644 AL-281, Delta, AL 36258

Coleman Lake Campground & Picnic Area
Fruithurst, AL 36262

Deacon Park
279 M.L.K. Jr Dr, Heflin, AL 36264

Heflin Community Archery Park
Evans Bridge Rd, Heflin, AL 36264

Knotty Pines Gun Club
15786 Co Rd 49, Heflin, AL 36264

LakePoint Disc Golf Course
343 Mountain St, Heflin, AL 36264

Pinhoti Trail: Heflin Spur
850 Ross St, Heflin, AL 36264

Ranburne Recreation Park
474-486 Lake St, Ranburne, AL 36273

Rocky Creek Waterfall
Heflin, AL 36264

Tallapoosa River RV & Outdoor Center
9673 AL-46, Heflin, AL 36264

Paths to Cleburne
The Mountain Center

The Moutain Center

The Cleburne County Mountain Center is a rustic, state-of-the-art, public building a few miles northeast of Heflin, Alabama that has operated as a partnership between the Cleburne County Commission and Jacksonville State University for over a decade. Approximately 30 miles southeast of JSU’s main campus but in close proximity to the Talladega National Forest it has served a site for the JSU Field Schools. A large portion of the facility is available to the public and available to rent for meetings, corporate retreats, church services, weddings, and other special events.

A larger portion of the Mountain Center houses the Cleburne County Public Safety & Administration Center offering county offices such as finance, human resources, compliance, emergency management, and emergency 911 services.

Additionally, an initiative is underway at JSU to identify more opportunities to better collaborate with the community. For more information, please contact us by calling 256-782-8091 or by emailing mountaincenter@jsu.edu. In the meanwhile, you can review our rental rates below.

We hope that you’ll come visit!

The Cleburne County Mountain Center is open Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm and on the weekends for special events or building rentals.

Monday through Friday:

  • Day rates (8:00 am—4:00 pm):
  • White Oak Grove Room $125 for each 4-hour block, includes direct kitchen access
  • Scarlet Oak Grove Room $125 for each 4-hour block, no direct kitchen access
  • Double Room $200 for each 4-hour block, includes kitchen access
  • Gallery $75 for each 4-hour block, no direct kitchen access
  • Dragonfly Deck $250 for each 4-hour block, includes kitchen access
  • All Spaces $450 for each 4-hour block

 

Weekend and Evening rates:

  • White Oak Grove Room $250 for each 4-hour block, includes direct kitchen access
  • Scarlet Oak Grove Room $200 for each 4-hour block, no direct kitchen access
  • Double Room $400 for each 4-hour block, includes direct kitchen access
  • Gallery $150 for each 4-hour block, no direct kitchen access
  • Dragonfly Deck $250 for each 4-hour block, includes direct kitchen access
  • All Spaces $750 for each 4-hour block

 

Jacksonville State University Field Schools, a project of JSU Environmental Policy and Information Center, now have three visitor and education centers: Little River Canyon Center near Fort Payne, Alabama, EPIC Center near Anniston, Alabama, and the Mountain Center near Heflin, Alabama.

The Cleburne County Mountain Center (a partnership between Jacksonville State University, the Cleburne County Commission and the Talladega National Forest) is located on Forte Drive near Southwire manufacturers just north of Heflin, Alabama.
Alabama Highway 78 east of Heflin to Mile Marker 178; take next left turn onto Forte Drive; travel 1/4 mile to Mountain Center on left.

The Mountain Center is open Monday – Friday from 8am – 4pm and on weekends for special events.

Mountain Center Business Phone: 256-463-3838
Mountain Center Rental Information: 256-782-8091
Email: mountaincenter@jsu.edu

From its deepest canyon to its highest mountains, Alabama has an abundance of beautiful natural areas. In the center of this educational corridor lies the Talladega National Forest. Encompassing over 200,000 acres, it is one of the largest national forests in the eastern United States and the home of Dugger Mountain Wilderness Area. To the west of the Talladega National Forest is Fort McClellan and the Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge. Both federally protected and managed areas have enormous potential in terms of habitat conservation, eco-tourism and environmental education.

Because of this, JSU’s EPIC proposed the establishment of Talladega Mountains Natural Resource Center (aka “Mountain Center”) that would benefit both local and regional populations. The Mountain Center houses JSU Field School activities and acts as a visitor center to “the highest concentration of nationally protected natural areas” in the country. Also, a large portion of the center is the “Cleburne County Public Safety & Administration Center.” The Cleburne County portion of the building provides services such as finance, human resources, compliance, emergency management, and emergency 911 services.

The Mountain Center is a Jacksonville State University “off campus” site and is therefore available to all official JSU departments for meetings and events at no cost. It is available to the public and for rent for private events such as weddings, meetings and reunions.

Strategic Partnerships and Special Projects
Jacksonville State University, JSU McClellan Center
100 Gamecock Dr, Suite 1156
Anniston, AL 36205
Telephone: (256) 782-8091
Fax: (256) 782-5817
Email: pconroy@jsu.edu – Director