Alabama is a state found in South east USA. This state is bordered by Georgia to the east, Tennessee to the north, Mississippi to the west, and Gulf of Mexico to the south. Alabama is the 24th most populated state and ranked 30th in size.
Birmingham, which is among the most industrialized cities in the country, is the largest city in Alabama. This state is diversified when it comes to geography. The nothern region is dominated by Tennessee Valley (mountainous) while the south has Mobile Bay, one of the most historical ports.
Alabama is generally an exciting state with plenty of captivating locations. When it comes to state parks, Alabama has plenty of them. Discussed below are some of the state parks in Alabama.
Wind Creek State Park
Located on Alabama Highway 128 and south of Alexander City, Wind Creek state park is one of the largest campgrounds in the country. There are many other things that make this state park special.
It also acts as the public access to Lake Martin, one of the largest water bodies in the state. This park sits on a massive 1,445 acres of land that stretches to the beautiful shoreline of Lake Martin. These captivating features make the park an exciting place to be.
Bluegill, crappie, and striped bass are some of the rare and beautiful species the lake has to offer. If you love water sports, this park will be a great place to camp. There are also fishing tournaments that are organized at the park annually. If you are skilled enough to test the rocky waters, you can try the “Chimney Rock” area of Lake Martin.
This is one of the most coveted areas of the lake. After enjoying the lake, you can take a calming visit to the North Picnic Area and enjoy some fishing and swimming. There are plenty of fun activities at this park and its never a dull day!
Other Attractions Close to the Park
There are several attractions located close to this state park. Some of them include areas like the Smith Mountain Observation Tower, Cherokee Ridge Apline Trail, Forever Wild Coos, Coosa Wildlife Management Area, Coon Creek Forever Wild Tract, and the Yates Lake Wildlife Management Area.
Contact Information
- Phone Number: 256-329-0845
- Website: alapark.com
Adress and Directions
- Address: 4325 AL-128, Alexander City, AL 35010, USA, South of Alexander City on Alabama Highway 128
How to Make Reservations
This state park has an online reservation system that works efficiently. You can use it to make reservations or call the park office. If you live nearby, you can simply walk in and make a reservation. This park strongly recommends advance reservations.
There is a $5 reservation fee for people aged 12-61 years. There is also a $4 parking fee for visiting campers. The best time to visit this campground is in the summer and early months of winter. Activities during this time are many and rates are subsidized.
Main Activities and Attractions
- Dining
- Equipment Rentals
- Fishing
- Geocaching
- Mountain Biking
- Golfing
- Trails
- Zip Lines
