Cheaha Mountain
Cheaha Mountain , often called Mount Cheaha, is the highest natural point in the U.S.
A mountain, 8 mi southeast of Oxford
Oxford is the nearest base
Oxford is 8 miles northwest, with 27 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Atlanta
Atlanta is about 82 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May and Oct
March, April, May and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Oxford. Green months are the mild ones.
Cheaha Mountain
Cheaha Mountain , often called Mount Cheaha, is the highest natural point in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is located a few miles northwest of the town of Delta in Cheaha State Park, which offers a lodge, a restaurant, and other amenities. The nearest higher peak is Brushy Top in Gilmer County, Georgia, 106.72 miles (171.75 km) away.
- Type
- Mountain
- Elevation
- 2,413 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 25K a year
Where to stay near Cheaha Mountain
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Oxford (27) and Anniston (13).
Oxford
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
22,063 people
8 mi northwest of Cheaha Mountain
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Cheaha Mountain | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 27 21 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 22,063 | $171K | C− |
| Anniston | 13 mi north | 20 min | 13 3 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 21,271 | $159K | D− |
| Lincoln | 20 mi west | 30 min | 22 5 hotels · 5 campgrounds · 12 RV parks | 7,305 | $187K | C− |
| Talladega | 17 mi west | 25 min | 8 3 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground | 14,760 | $122K | D |
| Heflin | 18 mi northeast | 25 min | 6 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 3,467 | $172K | B |
| Ashland | 15 mi south | 25 min | 4 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 1,797 | $159K | D |
| Lineville | 12 mi south | 20 min | 2 2 inns & B&Bs | 2,546 | $176K | A− |
| Munford | 9 mi west | 15 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 1,508 | $78K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Cheaha Mountain
Other well-known places within 70 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
112 mi🏞 National MonumentFreedom Riders National Monument🎢69 mi🎢 Theme parkAlabama Adventure & Splash Adventure
67 mi🏞 National PreserveLittle River Canyon National Preserve782K visitors a year
36 mi🏛 National Military ParkHorseshoe Bend National Military Park51K visitors a year
58 mi🏞 National MonumentBirmingham Civil Rights National MonumentPhoto credits
Freedom Riders National Monument: Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Little River Canyon National Preserve: Richard A. Weaver, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Horseshoe Bend National Military Park: Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
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Visiting Cheaha Mountain
What town is Cheaha Mountain near?
Oxford, AL, about 8 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit Cheaha Mountain?
March, April, May and October, with highs of 67–81°.
How far is Cheaha Mountain from Atlanta?
About 82 miles east of Atlanta, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Cheaha Mountain?
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth (BHM), about 55 miles away.
Where should I stay near Cheaha Mountain?
Oxford (8 mi, 27 places to stay), Anniston (13 mi, 13 places to stay) and Lincoln (20 mi, 22 places to stay).
Tips from people in Oxford
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.