4.5Mobile Bay(149 reviews) - Every day life Marinas • Historic Sites • Bodies of Water
I moved to the Mobile area 12 years ago. Oblivious to what Mobile Bay really was. I'm an outdoorsman and have been my whole life. I saw the muddy waters and didn't see the magnificent eco- system that exists here. This huge Area of Watershed: 44,582 square miles creates a tremendous estuary system supporting numerous species. 11 rivers lend water to Mobile Bay. This is a huge estuary system. One of the largest in the US. Species such as the Manatee, Bald Eagle, & Gulf Sturgeon are just a few species that use this area. Not to mention the seafood nurseries for Shrimp, oysters & fin-fish that exists because of this estuary. Muddy Water is not always what it appears to be. Come enjoy this area. It's worth your time and effort to dig into it a little bit. See more..
5.0Lake Guntersville(95 reviews) - Beautiful lake with room for all Bodies of Water
Alabama's largest impoundment of 69,000 acres with more than 900 miles of shoreline. Noted as an excellent bass lake and resort area. Stretches from Scottsboro to Guntersville.See more..
Way prettier, larger, more fun, and fantastic than I ever expected. I was here Fourth of July weekend and had a blast!See more..
5.0Lake Martin(66 reviews) - Enjoying beautiful Lake Martin for 16 years Spent More than 3 hours Bodies of Water
Lovely lake with islands all around, boating, kayaking skiing are all enjoyed here. We have lived near this lake for 16 years and sharing with friends and family when they visit. The lake is big, beautiful and extremely diverse.See more..
4.5Ed Lisenby Lake(23 reviews) - Take the time ... Bodies of Water
You won't be sorry if you opt to walk around this lake. It's a three-mile walk, mostly paved, though a short part is gravel. Trees keep the high temps manageable but you will have plenty of sun, wildlife, and opportunities to snap some pictures.See more..
Made up of 11,200 acres of rippling blue waters and 339 miles of shoreline. Fish for largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, as well as catfish. Runs North-South next to Gadsden, AlabamaSee more..
4.5Pickwick Lake(18 reviews) - A longtime fav for our families summer Bodies of Water
One of the South's best trophy smallmouth impoundments and popular for crappie and catfish. Runs from Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Tuscumbia to the Alabama-Mississippi Border.See more..
4.5Lake Harding(15 reviews) - Family fishing trip Bodies of Water
The lake is part of the Chattahoochee River system which serves as the divide between Alabama and Georgia.See more..
I went a few years ago but this site reminded me what a wonderful peaceful place this is set apart from the hustle of town although Jasper still isn't huge it is nice to get away. I imagine if I could throw a rock a little ways we could hit the lake. We were going toward the Corridor X and passed by the lake and we live in Union Chapel. It was then we said we really need to take a trip there and take the dogs because they would love it as well. We live in the country anyway but it is always nice to be around the peace of water. I call the Walker County Lake a quiet place set apart by God.See more..
4.5Autauga Creek Canoe Trail(14 reviews) - Fun day on the creek Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas
We enjoyed floating down the Autauga Creek Canoe Trail. You could easily kayak or canoe this trail but we chose to float on inner tubes. We used two cars and left one at the take out point on Doster Road and the other at the put in site behind city hall. At the put in site, there is a little beach area for playing in the water. You can also walk to the right up toward the dam in the shallows. As we floated down the creek, we found several places to stop and play in the water. We took about two hours to do this trip but it could be done much quicker or longer if you stopped and played or swam. We chose to take out on Doster Road but you can go on much further and take out at the Reuben Road point. We took a small cooler with a couple of waters and sandwiches and stopped and picniced along the way. This is a great FREE activity on a hot summer day.See more..
5.0Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge(7 reviews) - Great Place to Relax Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails
This is a lovely place to visit! My husband and I went last year but the water was real shallow. We went again this year and the water was up. The river is beautiful. It's a great place to bring your family, for teens, or adults to hang out! They also have some hiking trails, one leads to the over look. It's beautiful. We plan to go back once the Lily's are bloomed! I am super excited to seen them! I'm ready for the festival as well!! See more..
Awesome lake with some of the cleanest water in the Southeast. Great fishing, water sports and low boat traffic. Only 90 miles from Atlanta or Birmingham.See more..
4.0Isaac Creek(7 reviews) - Peaceful Bodies of Water
Good, quet , small campground. Nothing much to do there other than relax , walk, ride bikes, eat and watch wildlife. One of our neighbors started playing radio 6am , kind of loud , so we complained about it and hosts took care of it immediately. No loud noise for the rest of camping. Other played music or radio but it was contained to the their site and nobody made loud noise during the night. Hosts also will deliver free wood to your site if you need it. Campground would be beautiful in the fall, a lot of maple trees around. Premium sites are looking on a big river and a dam.See more..
3.5Limestone Park(7 reviews) - Many rare birds and plants Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks
A hidden biodiversity hot spot. Part of the Alabama Birding Trails system, Limestone Park is a mixed use facility on the edge of a water tupelo swamp. When you first drive in it looks like a lot of nothing but slow down and take a moment and you'll start to see what is there. Over 288 species of animal and plant life have been catalogued so far at the park, including locally rare species like Bald Eagle, Osprey, Sandhill Crane, and Anhinga. There is a wheelchair accessible birding platform to the right side of the park and a road that you can take to two marsh areas on the left (this is near the police firing range so do not be alarmed if you hear a gunshot when they are training). On the far side of the central pond is an RC airplane airfield.See more..
5.0Wheeler Lake(7 reviews) - My family goes here for primitive camping. Bodies of Water
a 65,000 acre reservoir on the Tennessee River running from Huntsville through Decatur to Wheeler Dam in Lauderdale County. Offers diverse sports fishing with largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, crappie, hybrids, bluegill and channel catfish.See more..
4.5Weiss Lake(4 reviews) - The Crappy Bass Capital of the South Bodies of Water
Excellent Crappy, Catfish and Striped Bass Lake. Very shallow. Located right next to Little River Canyon and it's beautiful waterfalls!See more..
4.0Open Pond Recreation Area(3 reviews) - Beautiful Area Spent More than 3 hours Bodies of Water Open Pond Recreation Area is very nice and a great place to go camping. The sites cannot be reserved and are first come, first serve and are reasonably priced. They are large, and there is foliage between the ones that are farther away from the lake. Each one has a nice large fire ring and a stationary picnic table, as well as poles to hang a clothesline, and the bath houses are kept clean. The terrain is hilly, which makes for some great hiking and biking. We also enjoyed a leisurely paddle in our kayaks one day we were there. We camped for 5 days and I wish we could have stayed longer.See more..
5.0Dream Ranch(3 reviews) - Great Corporate Retreat Bodies of Water
Reservations required. Dream Ranch sits on 14,000 acres with over 3,000 of huntable terrain. A luxurious 14,000 sq ft cabin with two decks that overlook beautiful Lake Guntersville.See more..
5.0Bear Creek Lakes(1 review) - Lovely Cabin for Family! Bodies of Water The Bear Creek Lakes are known as the “Cleanest Recreational Waters in Alabama.” The BCDA has a system of four lakes and the surrounding woodlands offer trophy fishing, boating, sand beaches, group pavilions, a 30-mile canoe float stream, and five campgrounds.See more..
5.0Whitley Lee Park(1 review) - Great walking trail Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water • Parks • Hiking Trails
This is a beautiful park nestled in the City of Monroeville. Great views and fun recreation for all ages. See more..
3.0Lake Heflin(1 review) - Walking, Fishing or Canoeing, the Lake is a nice Sideline Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water
Lake Heflin is located only a few blocks from the downtown area of the small rural Southern town of Heflin. Surrounded by trees, flowers and a nice neighborhood, the lake is a relaxing spot for those who want to put a canoe into the water and/or enjoy a walk around the lake on the paved streets. Local residents and visitors enjoy the exercise any time of the year and if you have the proper fishing license you can also find a place to throw out a hook and spend as long a time as you wish. There are several pull-off rough parking areas and if you visit on any day besides Sunday you may be able to use the parking at the nearby Episcopal Church. After you have enjoyed some time in nature you may wish to drive back in town, visit a local restaurant or check some antique shopsSee more..
